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SUMMARY:Magical Winter Lights
DESCRIPTION:Magical Winter Lights: From Fire Festivals to Electronic Illuminations – a fun-filled family holiday magic show. \nJoin the Clapp Memorial Library to warm up in the Town Hall Auditorium after the Belchertown Cultural Council’s Winter Light Night on Saturday\, November 29 at 6pm for a performance of Magical Winter Lights: From Fire Festivals to Electronic Illuminations.  Award-winning writer Jonah Knight will present a 60-minute interactive storytelling magic show about winter holiday lights exploring how using light in winter celebrations began with early fire festivals\, how they evolved with lanterns and candles\, and now with spectacular electronic illuminations.  This show is warm-hearted\, bringing the magic of winter lights to everyone.  Topics explored include the early fire festivals of the Vikings\, lights in Hanukkah\, Kwanzaa\, and Christmas\, the electronic lights of Eid al Fitr and the Japanese Winter Illuminations\, Yule Logs\, Butter candles and Diya lamps\, and the lanterns of St. Martin’s Day and Yi Peng. \nFunding provided by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library and the Belchertown Community Alliance.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/magical-winter-lights/
LOCATION:Lawrence Memorial Hall (Town Hall) Auditorium\, Belchertown\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Community Event,Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T190000
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Play Along (Virtual Event)
DESCRIPTION:Strum along with the Ukulele Play Along on the first Monday every month! \nGrab your ukulele and play along – because playing your ukulele is more fun when you do it with others. We’ll be focusing on 3 and 4 chord songs\, with lyrics and chords provided on screen. Participants will be muted\, so don’t worry about how you sound! \nTo join\, email Julie Stepanek (julie@musicjulie.com) for the Zoom link and to receive the songs for the program. Don’t have a Ukulele? Don’t worry – you can borrow one from us!
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/ukulele-play-along-virtual-event/2025-12-01/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Concerts & Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151901
CREATED:20220912T184403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155315Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION:The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting\, crocheting\, felting\, weaving\, embroidery\, needle point\, sewing\, or another fiber art\, you’re welcome to join the fun.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T180000
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CREATED:20250919T182824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T172319Z
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SUMMARY:Quabbin Calendar Sale and Signing with J.R. Greene
DESCRIPTION:Historian and author J.R. Greene returns to the Clapp Memorial Library on Monday\, December 8 at 6pm for a 2026 Quabbin History Calendar Sale and Signing. The program will consist of a slideshow with scenes relating to the calendar images\, followed by the sale and signing of the 2026 calendar and many of his books. The Library is very grateful to be the recipient of a portion of the proceeds from this evening’s calendar sales.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/quabbin-calendar-sale-and-signing-with-j-r-greene/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151901
CREATED:20220912T184403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155315Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION:The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting\, crocheting\, felting\, weaving\, embroidery\, needle point\, sewing\, or another fiber art\, you’re welcome to join the fun.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T183000
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION:The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting\, crocheting\, felting\, weaving\, embroidery\, needle point\, sewing\, or another fiber art\, you’re welcome to join the fun.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T170000
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CREATED:20251014T200134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T160540Z
UID:10004555-1766156400-1766163600@clapplibrary.org
SUMMARY:Community Wellness
DESCRIPTION:BOAT and Clapp Memorial Library welcome anyone in the community needing access to health care\, mental health/substance use resources to the library on the 3rd Friday of every month from 3:00pm to 5:00pm! Free refreshments will be available.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/community-wellness/2025-12-19/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcin Marszalek":MAILTO:mmarszalek@cwmars.org
GEO:42.2761978;-72.3998528
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTSTAMP:20260404T151901
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T193236Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Reading Begins
DESCRIPTION:Winter Reading Bingo starts today!  Pick up your Bingo card at the library or take part online through Beanstack at clapplibrary.beanstack.org or using the Beanstack app!  Programs for Teens & Adults\, running December 20th – February 20th \nFor the first time ever\, the Clapp Memorial Library is running a Teen Winter Reading Program! Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to sign up for Teen Winter Reading Bingo at clapplibrary.beanstack.org or on the Beanstack app! Physical Bingo cards are also available for pick-up at the library. Participating is easy – and\, of course\, there are prizes! Get all the details when you sign up. Save the date\, and start earning tickets on December 20th! This program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/winter-reading-begins/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Community Event,Contests,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T200000
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CREATED:20230714T143623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T160537Z
UID:10004730-1767639600-1767643200@clapplibrary.org
SUMMARY:Ukulele Play Along (Virtual Event)
DESCRIPTION:Strum along with the Ukulele Play Along on the first Monday every month! \nGrab your ukulele and play along – because playing your ukulele is more fun when you do it with others. We’ll be focusing on 3 and 4 chord songs\, with lyrics and chords provided on screen. Participants will be muted\, so don’t worry about how you sound! \nTo join\, email Julie Stepanek (julie@musicjulie.com) for the Zoom link and to receive the songs for the program. Don’t have a Ukulele? Don’t worry – you can borrow one from us!
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/ukulele-play-along-virtual-event/2026-01-05/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Concerts & Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151901
CREATED:20220912T184403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155315Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION:The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting\, crocheting\, felting\, weaving\, embroidery\, needle point\, sewing\, or another fiber art\, you’re welcome to join the fun.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151901
CREATED:20251119T214601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T215320Z
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SUMMARY:Walking the Camino
DESCRIPTION:Join Bob and Sue Stephens as they present an overview of the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage and their experiences from 3 Caminos. They will share resources\, show different options for walking the Camino\, and answer your questions about this once in a lifetime experience.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/walking-the-camino/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Community Event,Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcin Marszalek":MAILTO:mmarszalek@cwmars.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151901
CREATED:20251119T214750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T215204Z
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SUMMARY:Stephen Page Performs Broadway
DESCRIPTION:Join the Clapp Memorial Library on Wednesday\, January 14 at 7pm for a piano concert at the Belchertown United Church of Christ. Jazz pianist Stephen Page returns to perform on the Library’s 1877 Steinway grand piano. Stephen Page Performs Broadway will feature many musical theater favorites. \nStephen Page has played throughout the eastern seaboard with a variety of musical combinations from solo work to big bands. He teaches at Amherst College and Deerfield Academy as well as in his private studio. Page continues to distill his life’s work into original compositions.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/stephen-page-performs-broadway/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Community Event,Concerts & Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151901
CREATED:20220912T184403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155315Z
UID:10003289-1768496400-1768501800@clapplibrary.org
SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION:The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting\, crocheting\, felting\, weaving\, embroidery\, needle point\, sewing\, or another fiber art\, you’re welcome to join the fun.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151901
CREATED:20230504T204030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T150748Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to the The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Board Meeting in the Activity Room at 6:30pm. For information email friendsofclappmemoriallibrary@gmail.com \nhttp://www.friendsofclapplibrary.org/ \n​The Friends of Clapp Memorial Library is a volunteer not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising monies to assist the Library beyond the ordinary scope of the Library’s budget to reach its potential in our community. The group’s additional purpose is to promote and maintain close relationships between the Library and the people it serves\, to increase public awareness of Library resources\, and to encourage community participation in Library activities.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/friends-of-the-clapp-memorial-library-meeting/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151901
CREATED:20251120T155549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T171537Z
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SUMMARY:Hands-only CPR
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 21\, 3PM \nThe free Red Cross Hands-Only CPR course teaches people how to perform hands-only CPR. Having more trained bystanders can help save lives by putting more cardiac arrest victims within a few steps of lifesaving assistance. Participants learn how to check for consciousness\, call 911 (or the local emergency number)\, and give chest compressions. CPR training certification is not provided through this course. \nSign up here: https://forms.gle/HeihwoLbMf9zm8mh7 \nThis program is sponsored by the American Red Cross and will be held at the Belchertown Town Hall Auditorium
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/hands-only-cpr/
LOCATION:Lawrence Memorial Hall (Town Hall) Auditorium\, Belchertown\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons,Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcin Marszalek":MAILTO:mmarszalek@cwmars.org
GEO:42.2770346;-72.4008884
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151901
CREATED:20251022T145857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T143513Z
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SUMMARY:Daughters book talk with Corinne Demas
DESCRIPTION:Corinne Demas will be at the Clapp Memorial Library on Thursday\, January 22 at 3pm to talk about her new book\, Daughters\, a novel “exploring the age-old friction between mothers and daughters\, a story of a family rediscovering itself.” Books will be available for purchase and signing. \nCorinne Demas is the award-winning author of thirty-nine books for adults (The Road Towards Home\, The Writing Circle) and children (The Littlest Matryoshka\, Saying Goodbye to Lulu). She is a Professor Emerita of English at Mount Holyoke College and lives in the Pioneer Valley with her family\, two donkeys\, and a precocious puppy.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/daughters-book-talk-with-corinne-demas/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T183000
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CREATED:20220912T184403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155315Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION:The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting\, crocheting\, felting\, weaving\, embroidery\, needle point\, sewing\, or another fiber art\, you’re welcome to join the fun.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151901
CREATED:20260107T190630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T190636Z
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SUMMARY:Mass Save Pop-Up Resource Table
DESCRIPTION:Learn about no-cost Home Energy Assessments (HEAs) and other MassSave benefits for homeowners and renters. The goal of these assessments is to make residents’ homes safer\, healthier\, and more comfortable\, while identifying ways to lower energy consumption\, carbon emissions\, and utility bill costs. There will be a table with resources and representatives of HomeWorks Energy will help explain all the benefits and answer any questions. \nThis program is funded by HomeWorks Energy\, Inc.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/mass-save-pop-up-resource-table/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T183000
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION:The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting\, crocheting\, felting\, weaving\, embroidery\, needle point\, sewing\, or another fiber art\, you’re welcome to join the fun.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T163000
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CREATED:20251014T200605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T131922Z
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Stories from this Valley and Beyond with David Brule
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, January 31 from 2:30-4:30pm\, the Clapp Memorial Library hosts an afternoon of Indigenous stories with David Brule\, President of the Nolumbeka Project and chair of the Nehantic Tribal Council. Brule shares stories rooted in Nipmuck tradition and histories of the Connecticut River Valley\, including local events such as the Bloody Brook Massacre and the legend of the giant beaver Wequamps\, known today as Mount Sugarloaf. Drawing from oral traditions\, research\, and a decade-long study of King Philip’s War\, his stories highlight gratitude\, balance with nature\, and cultural resilience.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/indigenous-stories-from-this-valley-and-beyond-with-david-brule/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Children's Events,Community Event,Lecture,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151901
CREATED:20230714T143623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T160537Z
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Play Along (Virtual Event)
DESCRIPTION:Strum along with the Ukulele Play Along on the first Monday every month! \nGrab your ukulele and play along – because playing your ukulele is more fun when you do it with others. We’ll be focusing on 3 and 4 chord songs\, with lyrics and chords provided on screen. Participants will be muted\, so don’t worry about how you sound! \nTo join\, email Julie Stepanek (julie@musicjulie.com) for the Zoom link and to receive the songs for the program. Don’t have a Ukulele? Don’t worry – you can borrow one from us!
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/ukulele-play-along-virtual-event/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Concerts & Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151901
CREATED:20260107T190630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T190636Z
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SUMMARY:Mass Save Pop-Up Resource Table
DESCRIPTION:Learn about no-cost Home Energy Assessments (HEAs) and other MassSave benefits for homeowners and renters. The goal of these assessments is to make residents’ homes safer\, healthier\, and more comfortable\, while identifying ways to lower energy consumption\, carbon emissions\, and utility bill costs. There will be a table with resources and representatives of HomeWorks Energy will help explain all the benefits and answer any questions. \nThis program is funded by HomeWorks Energy\, Inc.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/mass-save-pop-up-resource-table/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151901
CREATED:20220912T184403Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION:The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting\, crocheting\, felting\, weaving\, embroidery\, needle point\, sewing\, or another fiber art\, you’re welcome to join the fun.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTSTAMP:20260404T151901
CREATED:20260127T173326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T173327Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Advisory Board’s “Love Your Neighbor” Food Drive
DESCRIPTION:Love your neighbor… donate to those in need! \nThe Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board will be collecting nonperishables at the library in their second-ever Food Drive February 6th through the 13th. There will be a designated donation box inside the library during those dates. Donations will be sorted by Teen Advisory Board members on the 13th and distributed evenly amongst Belchertown food pantries. TAB is a group of 7th-12th grade students who meet monthly during the school year to propose library programming for teens\, provide input on teen services\, volunteer\, and have fun. New members are welcome.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/teen-advisory-boards-love-your-neighbor-food-drive/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Teen Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTSTAMP:20260404T151901
CREATED:20260129T144644Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Auction of handmade Woolens
DESCRIPTION:“The Woolies” Silent Auction of handmade Woolens: February 6th – 14th \nThe Clapp Memorial Library’s fiber arts group\, “The Woolies” will be holding a silent auction of their beautiful\, handmade woolens to benefit the library.  Items include hats\, scarves\, washcloths\, mittens and more!  Stop by the library to see and bid on your favorite between Friday\, February 6th and Saturday\, February 14th. Bidding closes at 2:00 pm on February 14. A huge thank you to The Woolies!
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/silent-auction-of-handmade-woolens/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151901
CREATED:20260106T145422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T145425Z
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SUMMARY:Mending the Body with the Mind Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, February 11 at 7PM\, join us at the Clapp Memorial Library for a talk from Belchertown resident and pediatrician\, David Gottesgen\, who is the author of a new book\, Mending the Body with the Mind: Harnessing Kids’ Superpowers To Heal and Stay Healthy. Dr. Gottesgen will discuss integrative medicine in general\, then talk about how he utilized the mind-body-spirit connection in all parts of his practice. He will discuss how children and teens can utilize this connection\, in a wide array of common disorders\, from chronic pain (specifically headaches and stomachaches) to asthma and other respiratory problems\, to habit disorders like tics and bedwetting\, to sleep issues\, to ADHD\, autism\, anxiety\, depression\, and phobias to anxiety in sports. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/mending-the-body-with-the-mind-book-talk/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Community Event,Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151901
CREATED:20220912T184403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155315Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION:The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting\, crocheting\, felting\, weaving\, embroidery\, needle point\, sewing\, or another fiber art\, you’re welcome to join the fun.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151901
CREATED:20220912T184403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155315Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION:The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting\, crocheting\, felting\, weaving\, embroidery\, needle point\, sewing\, or another fiber art\, you’re welcome to join the fun.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151901
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T150748Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to the The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Board Meeting in the Activity Room at 6:30pm. For information email friendsofclappmemoriallibrary@gmail.com \nhttp://www.friendsofclapplibrary.org/ \n​The Friends of Clapp Memorial Library is a volunteer not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising monies to assist the Library beyond the ordinary scope of the Library’s budget to reach its potential in our community. The group’s additional purpose is to promote and maintain close relationships between the Library and the people it serves\, to increase public awareness of Library resources\, and to encourage community participation in Library activities.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/friends-of-the-clapp-memorial-library-meeting/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151901
CREATED:20260107T190630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T190636Z
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SUMMARY:Mass Save Pop-Up Resource Table
DESCRIPTION:Learn about no-cost Home Energy Assessments (HEAs) and other MassSave benefits for homeowners and renters. The goal of these assessments is to make residents’ homes safer\, healthier\, and more comfortable\, while identifying ways to lower energy consumption\, carbon emissions\, and utility bill costs. There will be a table with resources and representatives of HomeWorks Energy will help explain all the benefits and answer any questions. \nThis program is funded by HomeWorks Energy\, Inc.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/mass-save-pop-up-resource-table/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Community Event
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