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SUMMARY:Genealogy Basics
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of effective family research with Dave Robinson of Old Bones Genealogy of New England. Dave will introduce research strategies and best practices when exploring records and documents on ancestry.com\, familysearch.org\, and others. There will be a Q&A session at the end of the program. \nThis program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/genealogy-basics/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons,Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcin Marszalek":MAILTO:mmarszalek@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T190000
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SUMMARY:Ladies of the ‘70s with Laura Hicks
DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy the sweet voices of lady singers such as Linda Ronstadt\, Judy Collins\, Joni Mitchell or Barbara Streisand? Would you like to learn a little more about these singers and listen to some of their songs? If so\, then Ladies of the ‘70s with Laura Hicks is the event for you. Join us at the Clapp Memorial Library on Monday\, September 15 at 7pm. \nLaura Hicks is a local professional singer who enjoys delving into the lives of these ‘70s icons (the voices of her youth). In her 1 hour presentation sponsored by the Belchertown Cultural Council\, Laura will lead you through a musical journey punctuated by educational information pertaining to 13 women who left their musical mark. She will then perform one song from each of the artists. Singing along is encouraged!! \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/ladies-of-the-70s-with-laura-hicks/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T190000
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SUMMARY:Seed Saving: the Why & How
DESCRIPTION:No matter your level of gardening\, saving seeds is easy. Some people save seeds to save money\, while others selectively save seeds from favorite varieties to further a particular trait. Come learn some simple seed saving basics as well as resources to further your knowledge. \nPaulina Borrego\, Wrangler of the Mass Aggie Seed Library at UMass Amherst.  Sponsored by the UMass Seed Library.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/seed-saving-the-why-how/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marcin Marszalek":MAILTO:mmarszalek@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T203000
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CREATED:20250912T211050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T211051Z
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SUMMARY:Who Goes There…
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in local paranormal investigations? Join us as Rob Goff from Agawam Paranormal showcases some local sites and investigations done there. Beginning with an introduction as to the historic value and events that happened there\, we will get into the actual investigations that were conducted and finally end with the potential evidence captured on site. Learn about paranormal investigations and a little history from our own backyard. \nThis program is sponsored by Agawam Paranormal.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/who-goes-there/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcin Marszalek":MAILTO:mmarszalek@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T190000
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CREATED:20250915T161017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T161021Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Harvest: Ghost Stories with Davis Bates
DESCRIPTION:The Clapp Memorial Library is excited to welcome back award-winning storyteller Davis Bates on Friday\, October 24th at 6:00PM for a night of ghost stories\, supernatural songs\, and harvest tales. His performance will conclude with a workshop for teens on telling their own ghost stories. Will a certain library or local state school be a feature? Teens in grades 7-12 are asked to email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register. \n This program is funded in part by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/halloween-harvest-ghost-stories-with-davis-bates/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Music,Lecture,Teen Events
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SUMMARY:Gravestone Girls
DESCRIPTION:“Welcome to the Graveyard!” is a 90 minute in-person ‘virtual tour’ chronicling cemetery art\, history and symbolism. From colonial New England burial grounds of the 16 & 1700s\, through the nation-wide rural cemetery movement of the 19th century and into 21st century locations\, the program examines why we have cemeteries and gravestones\, why they look like they do and how styles and art have evolved over almost 400 years. The presentation is robust with photographs of original gravestones and burial grounds from cemeteries visited by Gravestone Girls over many years\, including plenty of content from Belchertown’s local haunts! \nAbout:\nGravestone Girls create replicas of old New England tombstones in the form of wall hangings\, magnets\, coasters\, mirrors\, tombstone chocolate and more! Cast directly from originals still on cemetery landscapes\, their art is a piece of history in your hand! “Keeping Our Dead Alive” through lectures\, tours\, classes and art\, they work nationwide\, raising cemetery awareness and teaching citizens the history buried under their feet. \nThis program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/gravestone-girls/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marcin Marszalek":MAILTO:mmarszalek@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T183000
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SUMMARY:In Defiance Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:Authors Tom Weiner and Dr. Amilcar Shabazz will be at the Clapp Memorial Library on Monday\, November 3 at 6:30pm to present on their new book\, In Defiance: 20 Abolitionists You Were Never Taught in School (April 2025\, Interlink Publishing). In Defiance uncovers the stories of individuals who risked their lives to fight enslavement\, serving as a compelling call for justice and the preservation of history. This book brings to light the often-suppressed stories of 20 Black and white men and women – their courage\, activism\, and unwavering commitment to freedom. \nAmid ongoing efforts to erase history\, these stories serve as a powerful corrective—meant to challenge\, inspire\, and ignite action. Co-authored by Tom Weiner\, a Northampton-based writer\, educator\, and anti-racist activist\, and Dr. Amilcar Shabazz\, professor and former president of the National Council for Black Studies\, the book weaves their perspectives into the narrative\, emphasizing the importance of learning from the past. For fans of The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander and The Color of Abolition by Linda Hirshman\, In Defiance is both a testament to those who fought for justice and an inspiration for those who continue the struggle today. \nIf you would like to place a hold for In Defiance to read on your own\, you can ask the circulation desk or visit the catalog here.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/in-defiance-book-talk/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Community Event,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T164537Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Galapagos
DESCRIPTION:The Galapagos Islands are most famous for inspiring Charles Darwin to develop his theory of evolution. They are the home and habitat for many species of birds and wildlife that are unique to the islands. Photographer Mark Lindhult explored the Galapagos Islands in May and returned with images that illustrate many of the unique behaviors and characteristics that the wildlife exhibit. Join him on an armchair adventure to see the magic this place holds at the Clapp Memorial Library on Wednesday\, November 12 at 7pm.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/exploring-the-galapagos/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Visual Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T190000
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CREATED:20251014T194930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T145148Z
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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
GEO:42.2770346;-72.4008884
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190630
CREATED:20251119T214332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T214952Z
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SUMMARY:Passage to Poros: A book talk with Edward Tick
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Clapp Memorial Library on Thursday\, December 11 at 7pm for Passage to Poros: In the Sanctuary of the Sea God\, a book talk with Dr. Edward Tick. Explore the reawakening of ancient Greek healing practices by taking this journey of transformation\, myth\, and divine presence to the sacred island of Poros\, a site of pilgrimage and healing for more than 3\,000 years. This book examines pilgrimage\, sanctuary\, and asylum\, the duties of Poseidon who was the ruling god of Poros. Edward Tick rediscovers asylia\, the original practice of sanctuary that provides safety and inspiration while facilitating healing and connection to divinity. He explores “crossing the strait” as safe passage between the visible world and the invisible realms of the sacred. Drawing on ancient traditions\, Tick shows how we know ourselves\, our destinies\, and our connection to the divine through dreams\, visions\, oracles\, and synchronistic events. Passage to Poros offers wisdom for anyone seeking healing\, sanctuary\, spiritual presence\, and reconnection with ancient and eternal forces. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/passage-to-poros-a-book-talk-with-edward-tick/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190630
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
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190630
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190630
CREATED:20260106T145805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T145806Z
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SUMMARY:When a Loved One Is Dying: A Book Talk with Maureen Groden
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, March 11 at 7pm\, the Clapp Memorial Library will host a book talk with Maureen Groden on her new book\, When a Loved One is Dying: Conversations About Care\, Connection\, and Coping. When faced with a loved one’s serious illness\, many families find themselves overwhelmed\, uncertain\, and afraid. In this compassionate guide\, hospice nurse and educator Maureen Groden\, RN\, offers a sympathetic and deeply human glimpse into one of life’s most challenging passages. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/when-a-loved-one-is-dying-a-book-talk-with-maureen-groden/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190630
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T150227Z
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SUMMARY:Viet Nam in Peace and War
DESCRIPTION:Most Americans\, especially our veterans\, only know of Viet Nam as a place of horrible warfare. But Viet Nam is an ancient culture with a rich spiritual\, artistic\, and historical heritage stretching back 3\,000 years. This week marks the 51st anniversary of the end of the Viet Nam-American War. \nJoin Belchertown resident and psychotherapist Dr. Ed Tick and area war veterans Gene Herman and Pete Rogers for a program on Tuesday\, April 28 at 7pm presenting Viet Nam in both peace and war. Ed has led 19 healing and reconciliation journeys to Viet Nam since 2000. Pete has returned on his own. In Viet Nam we find loving\, forgiving people with no wartime PTSD who say\, “Please bring your veterans here so we can heal them with our love.” \nJoin us to explore Viet Nam in peace and war. Share stories of Viet Nam during the war and at peace. Learn why these remarkable people have no wartime PTSD and how understanding and reconciliation brings healing. Immerse with us in Vietnamese culture and honor our veterans and the end of that war. Ed Tick will also read from his full poetry collection\, Coming Home In Viet Nam. Books will be available.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/viet-nam-in-peace-and-war/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190630
CREATED:20260312T152531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T153157Z
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SUMMARY:Transform Your Yard to Support Pollinators: A 12 Step Program
DESCRIPTION:Many people now realize the importance of pollinators and other essential wildlife. They want to make their yard pollinator-friendly\, but don’t know where to start. This talk will step you through the process of evaluation\, planning\, and implementation\, with many options for large and small changes.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/transform-your-yard-to-support-pollinators-a-12-step-program-2/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Community Event,Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marcin Marszalek":MAILTO:mmarszalek@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T200000
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SUMMARY:Love and Loss After Wounded Knee: A Book Talk with Julie Dobrow
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, May 27 at 7pm at the Clapp Memorial Library\, Tufts University Professor Julie Dobrow shares the tumultuous and storied lives of Charles Eastman\, and his wife\, Elaine\, former Belchertown residents. Like most star-crossed lovers\, they came from vastly different worlds. Elaine Goodale\, a white woman who grew up on a farm in the remotest part of the Berkshires\, was a poet\, writer and teacher who’d come to the Dakota Territory in 1884 to teach Native American children. Ohíye S’a\, or Charles Alexander Eastman\, was a Santee Sioux\, born in Minnesota and one of the only Native Americans educated at Dartmouth College and Boston University Medical School. He’d come to Pine Ridge as a reservation physician. Elaine and Charles improbably met in December 1890\, and more surprisingly\, fell in love. And then the Wounded Knee Massacre happened\, and changed everything. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/love-and-loss-after-wounded-knee-a-book-talk-with-julie-dobrow/
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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