Join Gardener, Debra Lapointe and Head of Youth Services at the Clapp Memorial Library, Jennifer Whitehead for an evening of creepy stories and a dark scavenger hunt through the gardens. Costumes welcome, come dressed for the weather and bring your own flashlight. Geared toward brave children ages 5 to 9 and their families. Stories start [...]
This 90 minute ‘virtual tour’ chronicles New England cemetery art, history, and symbolism, from colonial burial grounds, through the rural cemetery movement of the 19th century and into 21st-century locations. Why do we have cemeteries and gravestones? Why they look the way they do? How have styles and art evolved over 400 years? The Gravestone Girls scoured Belchertown’s graveyards, [...]
Calling all young writers, poets, playwrights, and novelists! Once again the Clapp Memorial Library is opening its doors to young and aspiring writers during National Novel Writing Month. The library will host a weekly writing program for teens in grades 7-12 throughout the month of November. The program, held mostly on Monday nights, is a [...]
Clapp Memorial Library is offering an eight-week Stress Reduction Awareness course led by Magda Bechar, starting on Monday, October 21st. Mindfulness meditation skills teach us to be fully present in the moment and, when practiced regularly, helps decrease stress levels and improve general well-being and health. Skills covered in the course are gentle and free [...]
Did you get a new device or want to do more with the one you already have? Drop on by to learn how to use Libby to access library ebooks, downloadable audiobooks, and magazines! Our Technology Librarian, Tegan, will be hosting drop-in sessions from noon to 1 on the first Tuesday of every month. Can’t [...]
Treat yourself to an unforgettable slideshow as Peter Christoph shares his experiences looking for wildlife, by land and by boat, at the beautiful and pristine Quabbin Reservoir. A rich diversity of birds call the Quabbin their home, the main attraction being the common loon and their babies that nest here. Learn about the creation of [...]
Come join the fun! Snacks, raffle prizes, and dozens of games for all ages. Old games, new games, and some you've never heard of will be available for play.
Saturday, November 9th 10:30 am—11:30 am In Children's Activity Room A sleep workshop for parents and caregivers of infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Sleep consultant, Jensine Rich will lay out 7 basic sleep tips and reasons why children may not be sleeping through the night. The program will end with a question and answer time. Registration [...]
The Library will be closed in observation of Veterans' Day.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - SPACE LIMITED No experience necessary for this fun workshop presented by Belchertown Artist Barbara Sullivan. If you love color, you'll love this workshop. Make a unique piece of art to take home. All supplies provided. Register at the library, program attended for individuals 18+ who have not previously taken an alcohol ink [...]
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