Have books, dvds and cds you’re ready to part with? The Friends of the Library will take them off your hands. Come to the Town Hall Parking lot and stay in the comfort of your car while the Friends unload your items! Couldn’t be easier. And donations help them raise money to fund so many [...]
Ages 5 and Up Come to the Clapp Memorial Library for an evening of laughter and excitement as yo-yo performer, Brett Outchcunis (better known as "Ooch") shares his tricks, comedy and dance moves in his show! No registration but you must be registered for our Summer Reading Program. If itis a hardship for your family [...]
The Musical Petting Zoo is a fun and informative traveling hands-on exhibit of musical instruments. After an introduction to the instruments, participants get a chance to bow a violin, blow a horn, or tap out a rhythm on a drum. Ages 5 and up. Register at the Circulation Desk or by calling 413-323-0417 x1 The [...]
Welcome author Eric Bennett and enjoy Noodles' & Albie's Mermaid Parade! In the downstairs activity room.
The Clapp Memorial Library Writing Circle is a place for all writers 18 and over to write, share their work, give and receive feedback, and brainstorm together. Whether you've been writing for years, just started today, have a pile of completed novels, or only the idea for a story, you're invited to join! Our first [...]
Friday mornings, 10:00 AM at the Clapp Memorial Library. Infants to age 7 July 6th, 13th, 27th, August 3rd, 10th & 17th (not July 20th). Registration is required. Register by online here. Thank you to the Friends of Clapp Memorial Library for funding this series.
Come watch us launch the rockets built at our Rocket Building event. All welcome, at Foley Field. NEW DATE and earlier start time! Launching now on August 20th!
T.A.R.G.E.T. is TeenAge Reading Group Exploring Together. The group is for teens in 8th – 12th grade. Join us to have snacks, discuss the current pick, and choose future book club reads. For July 10th we'll discuss Laini Taylor's novel Strange the Dreamer, available for pick up at the library circulation desk. No registration necessary, but please let [...]
Come and strum with other ukulele enthusiasts in a fun and relaxed atmosphere guided by the Valley’s Ambassador of the Ukulele, Julie Stepanek. Bring your own uke or sign up to borrow one for an hour of tips, techniques, and playing. Ages 16 through adult.
Meet the authors! Steve and Meg Lanphear of Sentinel Farm in Belchertown have written a memoir “So We Became Farmers.” Join us for a book signing and hear stories about their unusual retirement choice.