Clapp Memorial Library

Creative Camp with the CML (Virtual)
2020-04-20 - 2020-04-24 | Virtual, MA
Follow along and take part here: https://www.facebook.com/events/272529927099673/
Pack your bag, build a tent and get ready for Creative Camp during school vacation week.
We will post videos about puppet shows, crafts and stories for you to enjoy and get ideas from. Then using what you have at home, get creative! And the end of the week you can put on a puppet show, tell a story and/or display your art work to you household.
Some things you may want to pack;

paints, crayons, colored pencils
scissors, tape, glue
paper, cardboard, string, yarn, toilet paper tubes
boxes, sticks, pencils
fabric scraps, old t-shirts, feathers, pom poms, cotton balls
ruler
puppets, stuffed animals, building blocks

What to pack for camp (all optional)

sleeping bag
snacks
flashlight
book
above magic trick supplies
more snacks
more books

How to make a tent/secret hideout;

use sheets, pillows, chairs, and/or rope to make an indoor tent
or real tent outside (though pack extra blankets, some days look cold and rainy)
anyway you want!

Even though you will show off your talent with your household, we would love for you to share comments, pictures, stories and videos with all of us!
Happy camping!

Building Challenge (Virtual)
2020-04-24 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual, MA
An online Building Challenge at 10:30 am, geared towards kids ages 6 to 10. Join information sent to parents via GoToMeeting.

Free Craft Friday – Cat Sculpture (Virtual)
2020-05-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual, MA
Did you miss our last virtual teen craft program? We are doing it again! This time find us on Facebook Live! CML Teen page can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/teenclapp/
After you read your Sentinel, repurpose it in this fun craft! Learn how to make a Cat Sculpture out of newspaper!
Facebook Live
Friday, May 15, 5:00PM
Materials Needed: Newspaper (cut into 5, 5 inch-wide strips lengthwise), Glue, Paperclips, Pencil, Marker

Aesop's Fable Miniature 3D Puppet Theatre Craft and Zoom Program
2021-04-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-04-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Presents Aesop’s Fable Miniature 3D Puppet Theatre Craft and Zoom Program. Children will create their own theaters, puppets, and practice shows, and share them through Zoom. Mary Jo Maichack, a professional singer and storyteller, will guide you in making the theatre. She will share tips on storytelling and demonstrate one fable puppet show. Families are welcome to attend both time slots, but will only present at the one they choose when registering.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Please fill out this form <https://forms.gle/CDLfFVm958PSb6gd9> to register for this program. Program is limited to 25 families and geared for children ages 5 and up.
We will reach out to registered families to schedule a pick up time for the kit, and will send a video link out on April 9th. Participants can attend the Zoom program on April 21st at 9 AM or 4 PM
This program is supported, in part by the Belchertown Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Tie-dye with TAB
2021-09-20 16:30 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to tie-dye and learn about the Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) on Monday, September 20th at 4:30PM. The program will take place on the library’s front lawn. This is the first TAB meeting of the 2021-2022 school year. TAB is a group of 7th-12th grade students who propose library programming for teens and provide input on teen services. As they tie-dye, teens will share what programs they would like to see from the library this year. Teens are asked to please bring their own shirt/socks/pillowcase/etc. to tie-dye (hint: summer reading shirts work great!), but teens can contact the library in advance if they will need one of these items provided. Registration is required. Teens can email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com or visit the library’s circulation desk to sign-up.
The rain date for this program will be Wednesday, September 22nd at 4:30PM.

Artober 2021
2021-10-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-08 08:00 - 17:00 and 15 more dates | Virtual, MA
Daily art prompts all through October.
Artober is here! Artober is a month-long program that encourages artists of all levels to create something once a day in the medium of your choice during the month of October based on our daily art prompts.
Share your art on Instagram/Facebook with the hashtag #cmlartober2021 and tagging us @clapplibrary. You can also email us at clapp@cwmars.org and we’ll share your creations!
Looking for more inspiration? Don’t forget to check out CreativeBug for projects and classes.

Teen Pumpkin Carving
2021-10-13 16:30 - 17:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library will be having an outdoor Pumpkin-Carving program for teens in grades 7-12 on Wednesday, October 13th from 4:30-5:30PM. Pumpkins are donated by Austin Brothers Valley Farm. Registration for this program is required, and teens can register at the library or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com. The rain date for this program is Monday, October 18th at 4:30PM.
The library’s Teen Advisory Board will have a 15 minute meeting after the program. New members are welcome to attend TAB.
