Visit the Clapp Memorial Library for the public premiere of the documentary "The Muddy Ground of Fences that Kept Me," a documentary on the Belchertown State Schools. The documentary was created by local high school seniors Nora Dyer-Murphy and Ori Sussman and features local author and historian Kate Anderson. A Q&A will follow.
Tuesday Toddler Time (2-3 years) Summer 2023 9:30-10:30 AM, Tuesdays, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 Toddler Storytime is for children aged 2 years, and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign up. [...]
Open to kids ages 10-12 If you love reading, hanging out with friends, and crafting, this is the group for you. Beyond the Book Club meetings are hosted by Jennifer Whitehead and Camryn Scoon. During the school year, bus 18 is available for students to ride to the library, but they need to bring a [...]
Getting Ready for Kindergarten Summer 2023 10:00-11:00 am, Wednesdays, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16 Getting Ready for Kindergarten is for children entering Kindergarten this fall and beings at @ 10:00 AM. Getting Ready for Kindergarten feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities independent of their caregivers to prepare young children [...]
Teens are invited for free pizza and tie-dye at the Teen Summer Reading Finale Party at the Clapp Memorial Library on Wednesday, August 16th! Pizza will be served at 5:30PM in the library's Activity Room. At 6:00PM, the winners of the Teen Summer Reading prizes will be announced after which the Party will move outside [...]
PROGRAM FULL The Clapp Memorial Library hosts a bi-weekly writing group for adults aged 18+. Whether you write romance, mystery, fantasy, non-fiction, poetry, children’s books, or screenplays, you’re welcome to join us! Come meet with other writers and share what you’ve been working on over the past month, work on your writing, and more. If [...]
STORYTIME FULL WITH WAITLIST. Raising Readers Story Time (3-6 years) Summer 2023 9:30-10:30 am, Thursdays, July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17 Raising Readers Story Time is for ages 3-6 and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Registration and confirmation required, [...]
All are invited to the The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Board Meeting in the Activity Room at 6:30pm. For information email friendsofclappmemoriallibrary@gmail.com http://www.friendsofclapplibrary.org/ The Friends of Clapp Memorial Library is a volunteer not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising monies to assist the Library beyond the ordinary scope of the Library’s budget to reach its [...]
There will be a Taylor Swift Appreciation Party for teens ages 12-18 at the Clapp Memorial Library on Friday, August 18th from 6:00-7:00PM. Be fearless; come dressed in your best "eras" costume and compete in our Eras Costume Contest! Can I ask you a question? How well do you know all things Taylor Swift? Play [...]
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet twice a week at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you're interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you're welcome to join the fun.