Grades 7-12 are invited to join us and get into the spooky spirit by decorating pumpkins and watching the murder mystery film, Clue (PG)! Pumpkins and all materials will be provided for those registered to attend. Register by at the library or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com, as supplies and spaces are limited!
Escape Rooms are not just for kids (but kids are totally welcome)! An escape room is a physical game in which players work together to solve a series of puzzles using clues, hints, and strategy to complete the objectives at hand within a time limit. Sign up for an hour of fun at our Star [...]
Join us at our weekly NaNoWriMo meetings where you'll have time to write, share your writing, try out different techniques and styles, and have the chance to win prizes. Visit YWP.NaNoWriMo.org to sign up for the Young Writer's Program and start planning your novel today! Email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com with any questions or to let us know [...]
It's the battle of the bakers! The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting the return of Cupcake Wars on Friday, December 14th, from 5-7PM downstairs in the CAR. You'll be challenged to create the best cupcake based on the theme of each round, and at the end you'll have the chance to vote on your favorites. [...]
Calling all teens - Bad Art Night! Can’t draw? Now’s your time to shine! The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a Bad Art Night on Friday, January 4th from 5-6:30PM and our main goal is to make the absolute worst art of all time - we’re talking really dreadful. Prizes will be awarded to the [...]
Midterms are around the corner and you know you should be studying for them, but how? What are the most effective ways to learn the material? What is the optimal amount of time to spend studying? Get the answers to these questions and more at the “Turn Studying into Learning” workshop at the Clapp Memorial [...]
The Clapp Memorial Library will hold special hours just for BHS students. Come study by yourself or with a friend or group. Call or stop by the library to register for time with a tutor. Our tutors are college students, college graduates and UMass professors who volunteer their time to help students in subjects such [...]
![[Image] Two cakes artfully sculpted to look like people, next to two very messy attempts to make the same thing](https://clapplibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/nailed-it-image.png "nailed it image")
Have you ever seen a gourmet cake and thought that you could have easily made it yourself? Now’s your chance to prove it! The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a Nailed It! program based on the Netflix show and participants will be divided into teams and challenged to replicate a beautiful dessert as best they [...]
Have you ever wanted to write and shoot your very own film? Or create and compose an original soundtrack? Or design the costumes and makeup? How about editing it all together? Now's your chance! We'll be creating an entirely original short film over February break and premiering it to friends and family at the library! [...]
The Clapp Memorial Library proudly presents Are You Smarter than a Librarian? Students in grades 7-12 are invited to go head-to-head against a team of librarians from Belchertown High School, Jabish Brook Middle School, and the Clapp Memorial Library in the ultimate battle of trivia. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 20th from 7:30-8:30PM on [...]