Wednesday, April 22: Astral Evening: Star Party with the Library, 8-10pm Raindate: Thursday, April 23 Members of Springfield STARS Astronomy Club will be setting up telescopes to lead us on a tour of the night sky. Witness some of the most impressive sights! We’ll be outside, so please wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing. Foley [...]
This April through October 2026, we'll be working to clear the invasive Japanese knotweed as part of a project we're calling: Knotweed Knockdown. Chemicals will not be used, so we're recruiting volunteers to help with the physical removal of the plants. No gardening experience is necessary. There will be no digging or grubbing the roots, [...]
The Clapp Memorial Library has a book club for teens in grades 7-12! On Wednesday, April 29th from 3:00-4:00PM, teens will discuss The Wilderness of Girls by Madeline Claire Franklin. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the library’s circulation desk and on the Libby and hoopla apps. Snacks will be provided at [...]
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to the library’s Activity Room for a Teen Crafternoon on Wednesday, April 29th from 4:00-5:00PM! Teens will make their own earrings using perler beads. Design options are endless, but patterns will be provided for those needing inspiration. No prior experience is necessary. Space is limited; email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register. [...]
The public is invited to the Clapp Memorial Library on Tuesday, May 5th from 6-7pm for a Collaborative Art Show featuring works by BHS and Swift River Elementary School students! The reception will celebrate Swift River students’ 2D monster drawings reimagined into 3D sculptures by BHS students. Light refreshments will be provided. Artwork will remain [...]
Join us for the last Free Food Friday of the school year! Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to the library Friday, May 8th, from 2:00-3:30PM for free snacks (as supplies last) as they visit and use the library. This program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board will have its last meeting of the school year on Friday, May 8th from 4:30-5:30PM in the library’s Activity Room. Free pizza will be provided as we celebrate this year’s accomplishments and talk about opportunities for summer programming and volunteering. Teens who have attended any TAB meetings during [...]
The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting an Anime and Manga club for tweens and teens in grades 6-8! The club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 4-5pm in the library’s Activity Room. During club meetings, we will watch 1-2 episodes of an anime, discuss manga, share artwork, eat snacks, and more! Registration [...]
The Clapp Memorial Library has a book club for teens in grades 7-12! 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. May’s meeting [...]
Taking part in ViewFinder, Belchertown's all-ages photo contest? Come by the library for assistance submitting your photos online: Saturday, May 23, 10am-12pm Tuesday, May 26, 5:30-6:30pm Wednesday, May 27, 5:30-6:30pm What is ViewFinder? A juried, all-ages, photo contest will run from March 21 through May 30. Photographs must be taken in Belchertown. Contestants will be [...]