National Novel Writing Month 2019
2018-11-20 17:00 - 18:30, 2018-11-27 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
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 that you’re coming.
November 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th!

Cupcake Wars
2018-12-14 17:00 - 19:00
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. All winners will receive prizes and each participant will bring their cupcake creations home with them. The event is for students in grades 7-12 and registration is required due to limited slots, so be sure to do so soon! Register at the Clapp Memorial Library circulation desk or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com.

Bad Art
2019-01-04 17:00 - 18:30
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 three worst pieces, and they’ll be proudly displayed on our Instagram and in the YA section of the library. Registration is required as supplies are limited. You can register at the library circulation desk or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com. This event is open for grades 7-12 and will take place downstairs in the CAR.

Study Skills Workshop
2019-01-16 17:30 - 18:30
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 Library. We’ll discuss everything from how to highlight properly to how your brain processes new information and decides whether or not to keep it.
Presented by Shannon Materka, a Study Skills Support teacher at Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School, this workshop is aimed at high school students (and their parents if they’re interested!). It will be held on Wednesday, January 16 from 5:30 – 6:30pm.
Registration is not required but it would be helpful for planning purposes. Please call the Clapp Library at 323-0417 to sign up or for more information.

Study Hours & Tutors
2019-01-21 16:00 - 20:00, 2019-01-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-01-23 19:00 - 21:00
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 as Spanish, English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. On Monday there will also be a study coach available, again, call the library to register.
These three evenings are free. We will provide pizza, snacks, drinks and wi-fi during hours only open to BHS students.
Monday 1/21 from 4 pm – 8 pm
Tuesday 1/22 from 7 pm to 9 pm
Wednesday 1/23 from 7 pm to 9 pm
Students are welcome to come earlier on Tuesday and Wednesday during our regular open hours and we are open Thursday until 7 pm.

Nailed It!
2019-01-24 17:00 - 19:00
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 can in the time allotted. Students in grades 7-12 are invited to participate and the event will take place on Thursday, January 24th from 5-7PM downstairs in the CAR. Registration is required due to limited supplies – register at the library circulation desk or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com!

Movie Making Program
2019-02-16 13:00 - 16:00, 2019-02-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2019-03-08 18:30 - 19:30
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! This program is open to students in grades 8-12. Registration is encouraged. Register at the library or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com.

If you can only make one of the days on set, we still encourage you to come be part of the program!

Days on set (writing, directing, filming):
Saturday, February 16th, 1-4pm
Saturday, February 23rd, 1-4pm

Movie premiere night:
Friday, March 8th, 6:30-7:30pm

Are You Smarter than a Librarian?
2019-03-20 19:30 - 20:30
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 the main floor of the library. No registration is required; please email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com with any questions. Topics will range from pop culture to English literature to the origins of Belchertown itself. Do you think you’re smarter than a librarian? Prove it.

Movie Night: The Crimes of Grindelwald
2019-04-16 16:30 - 19:00
Catch the latest movie in the Fantastic Beasts trilogy with your friends at the Library!
Registration required.
Ages 10-17.
Movie is PG13.

Book Art For Teens Workshop
2019-04-17 17:30 - 18:30
Join us to give old books a new life! The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a book art workshop on Wednesday, April 17th from 5:30-6:30PM downstairs in the CAR. We’ll be taking weathered books and transforming them into beautiful sculptures, wall paintings, and other pieces of art, which you’re welcome to take home with you or leave with us to display around the library. There will also be a brief Teen Advisory Board meeting after the workshop from 6:30-7. Stick around and tell us what you want to see for future library programs!
For grades 7-12

Teen Advisory Board Meeting
2019-04-17 18:30 - 19:00
A brief Teen Advisory Board meeting after the Book Art Workshop! Stick around and tell us what you want to see for future library programs!

Creative Writing Night
2019-04-26 17:30 - 19:00
A relaxing evening of creative writing (and snacks)! Whether you’ve been writing for years or only just begun, you’re invited to share your work, talk to other writers about things such as plot, technique, and characters, and – of course – have dedicated time to work on your writing. Poets, novelists, short story authors, playwrights, and all others are welcome.
Registration is encouraged but not required. Email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com with any questions or to let us know you’re coming!
FREE
Grades 7-12

TAB & Movie Night
2019-05-24 18:30 - 21:00
Great Scott! The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a Teen Advisory Board and Movie Night on Friday, May 24th from 6:30-9PM, and all students in grades 7-12 are invited to join! We’ll have a brief discussion about future library programs, and then spend the rest of the evening eating pizza and watching Back to the Future (PG).
Registration is required as space (and pizza!) is limited. Please register at the library circulation desk in person or by calling (413) 323-0417, or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!

Paint night with bunnies
2019-06-12 19:30 - 20:30
Stressed out by finals? Need to get away from studying for a little while? Just want to spend time with friends and cute animals? The Clapp Memorial Library invites students in grades 7-12 to join us on Wednesday, June 12th from 7:30-8:30PM for Paint Night with Bunnies! We’ll have bunnies to cuddle with and watercolor and origami crafts led by local artist Teresa Fischer, as well as snacks and tea provided.
Registration is encouraged; register at the library circulation desk or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com. This event has been made possible through an MBLC Teen Summer Grant.

Teen Murder Mystery Night
2019-06-17 18:30 - 20:00
The year is 1874, the place is Lord Archibald Weatherby’s reclusive estate on the English countryside, and you have been cordially invited to a dinner that is simply to die for. Join us at the Clapp Memorial Library to solve the murder of one of our honored guests in a game in which your choices completely determine the outcome. Do you have what it takes to become a world-renowned Victorian sleuth, or will your follies lead to your destruction? Join us and find out!
This program is open to students entering grades 7-12. Registration is required as characters are limited. Please register at the library circulation desk in person or by calling 323-0417, or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com. Pizza and drinks will be provided, please let us know of any food allergies.

Terrarium Making
2019-07-09 16:00 - 18:00
Students entering grades 7-12 are invited to join us to learn about the medicinal properties of certain plants, how to best care for them, and how to create a miniature and self-sustaining biome inside of a terrarium.
Registration is required as materials are limited. Register at the library circulation desk or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com. This program will take place downstairs in the CAR.
Program brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Chess Camp
2019-07-10 15:00 - 16:30, 2019-07-11 17:30 - 18:45, 2019-07-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-07-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-07-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-07-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-07-19 13:00 - 15:00
For students ages 11 to 14.
Mike Vitale, a former high school math teacher, will instruct this free week-long camp running July 15-19. Students should know the basic rules. Mr. Vitale has taught game strategies at CHCS and Jabish and can prepare students to play at tournament level. Register today!
Introduction classes will be offered on July 10th from 3-4:30pm and/or July 11th from 5:30-6:45pm. Registration required, attending a class session is recommended for camp participants, stop by the library to sign up.

Cupcake Wars
2019-07-18 18:00 - 20:00
Registration is required for this program; register at the library circulation desk or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com.
For teens entering grades 7-12.
Frost, decorate, triumph, snack!
Program brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Learn, Laugh, and Let Go
2019-07-22 19:00 - 20:00
For teens entering grades 7-12.
The title says it all, “learn, laugh, and let go.”
Program brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library
