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SUMMARY:Creative Nature Photography
DESCRIPTION:Registration required\, click here to sign up. \nLearn how to capture beautiful images of nature in this series of photography workshops. Belchertown’s abundant natural resources offer limitless opportunities for creating amazing photos. Through these workshops\, you’ll gain an understanding of photography fundamentals\, and then go into the field to apply what you’ve learned. All levels of photographers are welcome\, as are all types of cameras (including smartphones). Attend one or all workshops. All sessions are free to attend. \nOpen to Adults & Teens! \nThe ViewFinder workshop series is sponsored by the Clapp Memorial Library and the Town of Belchertown’s Creative Economy Committee\, with support from the Belchertown Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. Additional funding is provided by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.  For more on ViewFinder\, visit https://clapplibrary.org/art-in-the-library/viewfinder/ \nIntroduction to Basic Photography on Saturday\, April 26 with Ed Comeau and Creative Nature Photography on Saturday\, May 3 with Mark Lindhult will meet at the Belchertown Recreation Department\, 66 State Street\, Belchertown. The Art of Smartphone Photography workshop on Saturday\, May 10 with Linda Repasky will meet at the Les and Terry Campbell Visitor Center at Quabbin Reservoir\, 100 Winsor Dam Road\, Belchertown \nViewFinder Workshop List – click here to sign up: \n\nSaturday\, April 26: Introduction to Basic Photography\, 9am-12pm\nSaturday\, May 3: Creative Nature Photography\, 9am-12pm\nSaturday\, May 10: The Art of Smartphone Photography: Nature and Landscape\, 9am-12pm
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/introduction-to-basic-photography-2/
LOCATION:Parks & Recreation\, 66 State Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Crafts,Lecture,Teen Events,Visual Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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SUMMARY:Afterschool Adventures: Enter the Abomination Vaults
DESCRIPTION:Afterschool Adventures: Enter the Abomination Vaults\nCalling all Belchertown Students for Afterschool D&D\nTuesdays\, 2:30-4:00PM\, April 29th\, May 6th\, 13th\, 20th\, 27th\, and June 3rd \nGrab your dice and join us for our Spring Teen D&D Campaign! \nSomething is stirring in the ruins of the Haruvex manor\, abandoned since heroes defeated the evil sorcerer Belcorra Haruvex. But now a strange light glimmers in the Gauntlight tower\, and brave adventurers are needed once again. What will you find as you enter the Keep? What treasures and dangers await as you delve into the hidden dungeon levels below? \nNo experience necessary. For teens in grades 7-12. \nProgram will run weekly starting April 29th for Middle & Highschool Students. Participants may bring their own nut-free snacks. Please inform Librarian & Game Master Tegan Mannino\, if there is a day you will not attend. \nSpace is limited! Register here: https://forms.gle/uKYV3SEaasr5tK1Y8\nConfirmations will be sent out to students confirming enrollment or waitlist status. \nPlease email any questions to tmannino@cwmars.org
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/afterschool-adventures/2025-05-06/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Games,Teen Events
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SUMMARY:Free Food Friday
DESCRIPTION:Teens are invited to the library after school on the second Friday of the month for free snacks as they visit and use the library! Students must be in grades 7-12 and arrive between 2:00-3:30PM for a free snack\, courtesy of the library\, as supplies last. This program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/free-food-friday-6/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen Events
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SUMMARY:Teen Crafternoon: Upcycled Planters
DESCRIPTION:Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to the library to upcycle tea tins into planters just in time for Mother’s Day! Share your new houseplant or keep it for yourself\, the choice is up to you! This program will take place Friday\, May 9th from 3:30-4:00PM on the front lawn of the library\, except in the case of rain in which the program will be moved to the Activity Room. Plants are limited. Email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/teen-crafternoon-upcycled-planters/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T090000
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SUMMARY:The Art of Smartphone Photography: Nature and Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Registration required\, click here to sign up. \nAnyone can take a snapshot with a smartphone\, but what does it take to create photos that are worthy of hanging on your walls? Learn how to elevate your smartphone photos from meh to stunning with a Clapp Memorial Library program on Saturday\, May 10th from 9am-noon at the Les and Terry Campbell Visitor Center at Quabbin Reservoir. We’ll cover smartphone camera basics\, as well as tips for creating compelling images. Learn how to find interesting scenes and subjects that can lead to breathtakingly beautiful photos\, with many examples that can provide ideas and inspiration. A Department of Conservation and Recreation staff member will be on hand to discuss the wide range of wildlife and natural resources at Quabbin Reservoir. We’ll finish by heading outdoors to try out some of the ideas covered during the workshop. What you’ll need: just bring your smartphone. Instructor: Linda Repasky \nOpen to Adults & Teens! \nLocation: Les and Terry Campbell Visitor Center at Quabbin Reservoir\, 100 Winsor Dam Road\, Belchertown\, MA \nThe ViewFinder workshop series is sponsored by the Clapp Memorial Library and the Town of Belchertown’s Creative Economy Committee\, with support from the Belchertown Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. Additional funding is provided by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.  For more on ViewFinder\, visit https://clapplibrary.org/art-in-the-library/viewfinder/ \nViewFinder Workshop List – click here to sign up: \n\nSaturday\, April 26: Introduction to Basic Photography\, 9am-12pm\nSaturday\, May 3: Creative Nature Photography\, 9am-12pm\nSaturday\, May 10: The Art of Smartphone Photography: Nature and Landscape\, 9am-12pm\n\nBio: Linda Repasky is a Belchertown resident who enjoys capturing the beauty of local natural resources with her iPhone. She particularly enjoys exploring around the Quabbin Reservoir\, as well as pursuing macro photography to capture the tiny details in nature that are so easy to overlook. Her iPhone photos have received recognition in numerous international photography competitions. Her iPhone photos can be seen at: https://www.instagram.com/lindarepaskyphotography/
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/the-art-of-smartphone-photography-nature-and-landscape/
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CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Crafts,Lecture,Teen Events,Visual Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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SUMMARY:Afterschool Adventures: Enter the Abomination Vaults
DESCRIPTION:Afterschool Adventures: Enter the Abomination Vaults\nCalling all Belchertown Students for Afterschool D&D\nTuesdays\, 2:30-4:00PM\, April 29th\, May 6th\, 13th\, 20th\, 27th\, and June 3rd \nGrab your dice and join us for our Spring Teen D&D Campaign! \nSomething is stirring in the ruins of the Haruvex manor\, abandoned since heroes defeated the evil sorcerer Belcorra Haruvex. But now a strange light glimmers in the Gauntlight tower\, and brave adventurers are needed once again. What will you find as you enter the Keep? What treasures and dangers await as you delve into the hidden dungeon levels below? \nNo experience necessary. For teens in grades 7-12. \nProgram will run weekly starting April 29th for Middle & Highschool Students. Participants may bring their own nut-free snacks. Please inform Librarian & Game Master Tegan Mannino\, if there is a day you will not attend. \nSpace is limited! Register here: https://forms.gle/uKYV3SEaasr5tK1Y8\nConfirmations will be sent out to students confirming enrollment or waitlist status. \nPlease email any questions to tmannino@cwmars.org
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/afterschool-adventures/2025-05-13/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Games,Teen Events
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SUMMARY:Visit us at the Umbrella of Wellness Fair!
DESCRIPTION:The Clapp Memorial Library will have a table at BOAT’s Umbrella of Wellness Fair on Saturday\, May 17th! Visit our table in the CHCS Gymnasium from 12:00-2:00PM before listening to VIVE18\, the featured speaker. Learn about the library’s free services\, pick up a booklist of recommended reads\, and enter our raffle to win one of three self-care kits! We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/visit-us-at-the-umbrella-of-wellness-fair/
LOCATION:Chestnut Hill Community School\, 59 State St\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T143000
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SUMMARY:Afterschool Adventures: Enter the Abomination Vaults
DESCRIPTION:Afterschool Adventures: Enter the Abomination Vaults\nCalling all Belchertown Students for Afterschool D&D\nTuesdays\, 2:30-4:00PM\, April 29th\, May 6th\, 13th\, 20th\, 27th\, and June 3rd \nGrab your dice and join us for our Spring Teen D&D Campaign! \nSomething is stirring in the ruins of the Haruvex manor\, abandoned since heroes defeated the evil sorcerer Belcorra Haruvex. But now a strange light glimmers in the Gauntlight tower\, and brave adventurers are needed once again. What will you find as you enter the Keep? What treasures and dangers await as you delve into the hidden dungeon levels below? \nNo experience necessary. For teens in grades 7-12. \nProgram will run weekly starting April 29th for Middle & Highschool Students. Participants may bring their own nut-free snacks. Please inform Librarian & Game Master Tegan Mannino\, if there is a day you will not attend. \nSpace is limited! Register here: https://forms.gle/uKYV3SEaasr5tK1Y8\nConfirmations will be sent out to students confirming enrollment or waitlist status. \nPlease email any questions to tmannino@cwmars.org
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/afterschool-adventures/2025-05-20/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Games,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T180000
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SUMMARY:Plant Swap
DESCRIPTION:Bring a plant (or not!) to the library and swap it for a new one. Program takes place on the library lawn. Monthly on the third Tuesday of the month from May to September. \nThis program is funded by the Belchertown & Around Plant Swap
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/plant-swap/2025-05-20/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Community Event,Teen Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marcin Marszalek":MAILTO:mmarszalek@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T143000
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SUMMARY:Afterschool Adventures: Enter the Abomination Vaults
DESCRIPTION:Afterschool Adventures: Enter the Abomination Vaults\nCalling all Belchertown Students for Afterschool D&D\nTuesdays\, 2:30-4:00PM\, April 29th\, May 6th\, 13th\, 20th\, 27th\, and June 3rd \nGrab your dice and join us for our Spring Teen D&D Campaign! \nSomething is stirring in the ruins of the Haruvex manor\, abandoned since heroes defeated the evil sorcerer Belcorra Haruvex. But now a strange light glimmers in the Gauntlight tower\, and brave adventurers are needed once again. What will you find as you enter the Keep? What treasures and dangers await as you delve into the hidden dungeon levels below? \nNo experience necessary. For teens in grades 7-12. \nProgram will run weekly starting April 29th for Middle & Highschool Students. Participants may bring their own nut-free snacks. Please inform Librarian & Game Master Tegan Mannino\, if there is a day you will not attend. \nSpace is limited! Register here: https://forms.gle/uKYV3SEaasr5tK1Y8\nConfirmations will be sent out to students confirming enrollment or waitlist status. \nPlease email any questions to tmannino@cwmars.org
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/afterschool-adventures/2025-05-27/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Games,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T150000
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SUMMARY:Teen Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Clapp Memorial Library has started a book club for teens currently in grades 7-12 OR entering grades 7-12 in Fall 2025! This Teen Book Club is in conjunction with the MA Teen Choice Book Awards (MTCBA)\, the only book award in the state selected by teens. Each month teens will read and meet to discuss one book from the nominee list. On Wednesday\, May 28th from 3:00-4:00PM\, teens will discuss Aisle Nine by Ian X. Cho. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the library’s circulation desk and on the hoopla app. Snacks will be provided at the meeting. Email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/teen-book-club-4/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
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