Clapp Memorial Library

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2022-11-17 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-12-01 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-12-08 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-12-15 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-12-22 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-12-29 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-01-05 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-01-12 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) and 12 more dates | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
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.

LEGO & Duplo Build Time
2023-01-28 09:00 - 12:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Bring your creativity (and watch where you step), and build. Make something big or small, whatever inspires you, or create something that makes you think “community” and help us build a little LEGO community of our own.
We have lots of LEGO, plus Duplo for smaller builders.
Take part in any of our events or visit the library on Saturday, January 28 and earn a raffle ticket to win a LEGO kit.

Full Schedule of National LEGO Day Extravaganza Events
Saturday, January 28
9 AM – 12:45 PM LEGO and DUPLO play
Main Floor, Clapp Memorial Library
10 AM – 12 PM LEGO Wii video gaming
Children’s Activity Room, Clapp Memorial Library
2 PM Interactive presentation with LEGO Master Dan
Auditorium, Town Hall

LEGO Master Dan
2023-01-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Come for an interactive presentation with LEGO Master Dan in the Town Hall Auditorium!
Dan Steininger has worked for the LEGO company as a Master Builder for over 24 years and he loves to share his passion for The Brick. Event includes a slide show, a physical presentation, an audience building activity, and a Q&A!
All welcome, but audience building activity will be capped at 35 kids (ages 7-12), to be selected at the event.
Take part in any of our events or visit the library on Saturday, January 28 and earn a raffle ticket to win a LEGO kit.
Full Schedule of National LEGO Day Extravaganza Events
Saturday, January 28
9 AM – 12:45 PM LEGO and DUPLO play
Main Floor, Clapp Memorial Library
10 AM – 12 PM LEGO Wii video gaming
Children’s Activity Room, Clapp Memorial Library
2 PM Interactive presentation with LEGO Master Dan
Auditorium, Town Hall

Cocoa & Crochet
2023-02-01 16:30 - 17:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
RESCHEDULED TO FEBRUARY 1st DUE TO SNOW
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to enjoy hot chocolate and crochet at the library on Wednesday, February 1st from 4:30-5:30PM! Teens can bring their own project or use the library’s crochet supplies. Crochet hooks, yarn, and instruction will be provided for those new to crochet. This program will take place in the library’s Activity Room. Register for this program at the library or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com

Virtual Knit Along: The Lopapeysa Sweater
2023-02-09 19:00 - 20:00 | MA
Calling all Knitters & Adventurers!
Join knitwear designer Joan of Dark (Knockdown Knits, Knits for Nerds) & photographer Kyle Cassidy (This is What a Librarian Look Like) on Zoom to knit and discuss their new book, The Lopapeysa Sweater, a travel adventure with knitting patterns, horses, volcanoes, adventure & a historical mystery!
Event hosted at the library

Cupcake Wars!
2023-02-22 17:30 - 18:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 5:30-6:45PM
Rise to the cupcake-decorating challenge! Teens in grades 7-12 will be given themes and timed rounds to decorate their cupcakes. Bring home the tasty treats at the end of the program!
Visit the library or email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register.

Beyond the Book Club
2023-03-01 15:30 - 16:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Open to kids ages 10-12
If you love reading, hanging out with friends, and crafting, this is the group for you.
Beyond the Book Club meetings are hosted by Jennifer Whitehead and Camryn Scoon. Bus 18 is available for students to ride to the library, but they need to bring a note into school stating by a guardian that they can ride said bus. Students are encouraged to bring a small nut-free snack to eat.
Being part of the Belchertown Beyond the Book Club means to have an open mind and a full heart. We are a unique group made up of creative kids who want to create a positive change in our world, no matter how small.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/XBr773nXg6Dnro7P8

Perfume Making with Essential Oils
2023-03-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
PROGRAM IS FULL WITH WAITLIST.
Thursday, March 9 @ 7pm
Registration Required

Perfumes have been used for thousands of years to add pleasing scents to bodies, bedding, rooms, and more. Essential oils were the main ingredient until the early 20th century when chemists began making artificial scents. Coco Chanel made synthetic perfume a legend when she selected Chanel No. 5 from a sample of 10 vials from a French perfumer.

Natural is back! Essential oils are gaining popularity because of their purity and properties. They can support the health of the mind and body. They are hypoallergenic, versatile, and fun! Come and make your own personal perfume – one that speaks to you! Learn how to blend essential oils and take one home with you.

This program is offered by Nora Zinan, RN, Holistic Nurse and Certified Aromatherapist. Nora is dedicated to introducing people to the benefits of essential oils and natural support for wellness.

Space is limited! Confirmations will be sent out before program confirming enrollment or waitlist status.

Cookies and Crochet
2023-03-15 17:45 - 18:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to enjoy cookies and crochet at the library on Wednesday, March 15th from 5:45-6:45PM! Teens can bring their own project or use the library’s crochet supplies. Crochet hooks, yarn, and instruction will be provided for those new to crochet. This program will take place in the library’s Activity Room. Register for this program at the library or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com

Cookbook Club
2023-03-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Do you like browsing cookbooks and trying new recipes? Register at the circulation desk and pick up our current cookbook. Pick a recipe and let us know (to avoid duplicates), then make and bring your dish for everyone to try at our meeting. Registration is required for each meeting, no alcoholic beverages.

Pastel Painting Workshop with Greg Maichack
2023-03-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
PROGRAM FULL
Registration Required
Award-winning pastel artist Gregory John Maichack will present “The Rose,” a pastel painting workshop for adults (18+) hosted by the Clapp Memorial Library on Tuesday, March 21st from 1pm to 3pm.
This is a pastel painting workshop designed for both sheer beginners to advanced participants. In this new, fun, two-hour workshop, all participants produce their very own personalized and original pastel based on Georgia O’Keeffe’s rose. Maichack guides everyone in drawing, blending, and layering.
All materials supplied (pastels, paper, blending material, etc.) and all keep their 12 X 18 painting, while entertained by anecdotes on Georgia O’Keeffe’s flower painting and her life. Maichack will bring his Georgia O’Keeffe rose pastel painting to the presentation to help give close up detail in pastel and supplement our creations, and which will unveil the process. All will be broken down into easy steps and methodically planned out to make it so easy.
Space is limited! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/hT3mNayXEVy9vWmJ8
Confirmations will be sent out before program confirming enrollment or waitlist status.
This project is supported in part by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency
