Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2024-02-15 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-02-22 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-02-29 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-03-07 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-03-14 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-03-21 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-03-28 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-04-04 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) and 10 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.

Teen Crochet Night
2024-02-21 17:45 - 18:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Rescheduled from December!
Learn how to crochet an amigurumi tea bag bookmark at the Clapp Memorial Library’s next Teen Crochet Night on Wednesday, February 21st at 5:45PM. All materials will be provided, (though teens are encouraged to bring their own 3.5mm crochet hook if they have one). Teens new to crochet may also attend. Email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com or visit the library to register.

Needle Felting
2024-03-11 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-03-13 17:30 - 20:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Come learn the art of needle felting at the Clapp Memorial Library on Monday, March 11 from 5:30-8:30pm or Wednesday, March 13 from 5:30-8:30pm. Local fiber artist Anna Sunschauer will teach you how to sculpt fluffy wool fiber into a chicken using felting needles. No prior needle felting experience is necessary, but it is recommended that all participants have good fine motor skills to avoid injury with the sharp needles. All necessary tools and materials will be provided. This workshop is open to adults and teens.
Programs & waitlists full!
To view more of Anna’s work, visit her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whimsical.fiber/
This program is made possible by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Cookbook Club
2024-03-11 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-06-03 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.

Seascapes: An Ocean of Possibilities with Pastel Painting
2024-03-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Registration Required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/a1Yz7Rxjb9rVxdAm9
Artist Greg Maichack returns to the Clapp Memorial Library on Thursday, March 21 at 1pm for a hands-on pastel workshop inspired by Winslow Homer: Seascapes: An Ocean of Possibilities with Pastel Painting. This program serves beginners to advanced artists and is open to adults. All materials are provided including professional grade pastels, paper, and pencils. Registration is required. This program is funded by the Belchertown Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Soap-Making Workshop for Teens
2024-04-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
On Friday, April 5th, at 4:00PM the library will host artist and potter Gariné (ga-renée) Arakelian in the library’s Activity Room for a Rainbow Soap Workshop for teens in grades 7-12.
Each participant gets to unleash their creativity and make their own unique and vibrant rainbow soap! Using a glycerin based soap as the foundation, this hands-on experience allows you to explore a world of colors, scents, and cosmetic glitter to craft a dazzling soap creation. With no exposure to lye, this process ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for all. As the heated soap cools, the magic continues as we sprinkle in the glitter, add the vibrant colors, and even embed colorful soap cubes. At the end of the workshop, you will take your handmade masterpiece home, ready to use and enjoy. With an approximated weight of 5 oz. and overall measurements of 4” x 4” x 3/4”, this soap truly encapsulates the essence of fun and quirkiness.
Please note:
Melted soap is hot. The registering of children under 18 years old for this program indicates that the parent/guardian acknowledges the possibility of safety concerns while handling hot soap.

Program starts promptly, no admission is allowed after instructions are given.
No young children will be allowed in the room, only the registered participants.
No exceptions will be made to these rules.

Space is limited. Teens must email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register.

Cocoa & Crochet
2024-04-17 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 hot cocoa and crochet at the library on Wednesday, April 17th 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

Earth Day Ceremony with Ray LaChance
2024-04-29 15:30 - 16:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Community members from age 10 through adult are invited to join us on the front lawn of the Clapp Memorial Library on Monday, April 29 at 3:30 pm for a very special Earth Day Ceremony and Celebration of Indigenous People presented by Raymond LaChance (Nouba Tewk Tomakwa). The program will include a recognition of the land being the territory of the Indigenous Nipmuc People, flute playing and other music, interactive smudging of a tree in recognition of Earth Day and seed planting, and the making of an Indigenous Necklace.
This program is made possible by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.
Space is limited and registration is required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/xQiLqvCu25mQ3DKD8. In the event of rain, the program will take place in the Town Hall Auditorium.

Mindful Mandala Dot Painting Workshop
2024-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
PROGRAM FULL – WAITLIST ONLY
Spend an evening at the Clapp Memorial Library learning the meditative art of Mandala Dot Painting. On Tuesday, May 7 from 6-8pm, artist Karen Miller will guide you through this relaxing workshop with easy step-by-step instructions on how to sketch your mandala outlines, choose your unique color pallet, and use dot-making tools with acrylic paint to fill in the details.

You will create colorful, hand-painted designs on your own beautiful mandala coaster. Your coaster will add an item of interest to your home or workspace, or you may decide to give it as a one-of-a-kind gift.
No experience is necessary. This event is free of charge and all supplies will be provided.
Space is limited, so please only register if you are certain that you can attend.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED, sign up here: https://forms.gle/9EwzAh7uoALmBvqYA
Program is currently full, all new registrations will be added to our waitlist and notified if a seat opens!
Funded by the Belchertown Cultural Council.
Bio: Belchertown resident Karen Miller first became interested in Mandala art creation at a workshop with the Belchertown Women’s Collaborative. Since then she has enjoyed many hours of mindful creating. She wants to share her love of the mandala art with others. Karen believes in the potential and power of art to change lives while fostering a sense of community.

Comic Book Workshop with Jonathan Todd
2024-05-08 14:30 - 15:30 | Lawrence Memorial Hall (Town Hall) Auditorium, Belchertown, 01007, United States
May 8 at 2:30PM, Lawrence Memorial Hall auditorium
Belchertown kids in grades 3-6 are invited to come by for an afternoon with comic book creator Jonathan Todd, author of Timid, a semiautobiographical graphic novel about frenemies, fitting in, and finding your voice! The Clapp Memorial Library is teaming up with Mass Center of the Book for their Mass Kids Lit Fest to host this comic book-focused workshop.
Learn how to make your own comic from a pro! In this workshop, Jonathan Todd will teach the elements of a story, panel planning, creating thumbnail sketches, and penciling and inking your very own graphic novel page.
Registration & confirmation are required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/3nLkshx6WXr1U9ER8. Students under the age of 10 must have a caregiver present.
The Odyssey Bookshop will be present with copies of Timid for purchase.

Pride Craft Program
2024-06-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to the library to make a welcoming, rainbow craft for Pride Month! This program will take place Wednesday, June 12th at 4:00PM in the library’s Activity Room. More details to come.
Email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to sign up.
