• Library Closing: Veterans Day 2019

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

    The Clapp Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, November 12, in observation of Veterans Day

  • Meditation Class

    Meditation Class

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. The Clapp Memorial Library will be offering an 8-week introduction to Mindfulness Meditation workshop.  Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a technique developed at UMass Medical Center and is used to help people reduce stress in their lives.  This class for Belchertown residents will be led by nursing professor Magda Bechar and [...]

  • National Novel Writing Month 2019

    National Novel Writing Month 2019

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 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 [...]

  • Aromatherapy 102 with Kim Larkin

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

    A hands-on make & take workshop! Join us for a fun, educational, and aromatic program.  Many woman 40+ are looking for natural ways to address changes in their bodies.  Learn how to make a hot/cold herbal flax pillow, an aromatherapy cooling spray, and a customized essential oil applicator to take home. In-person registration is required.  [...]

  • Music with Pop Hooten

    Music with Pop Hooten

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

    Music in the morning, all welcome! For infants through age 7. No registration required.

  • Mermaid Parade – author reading and book signing

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

    Listen to Author Eric Bennett read his new book, Noodles' & Albie's Mermaid Parade, join in a parade with JBMS Band Members and enjoy a snack, all at the Clapp Memorial Library.  Costumes are welcome! Book signing to follow the program.  Eric will have all three of his books available. This family fun event is free [...]

  • Early Closing: Thanksgiving 2019

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

    The library will be closing at 5PM on Wednesday, 11/21 and reopening for our normal hours on Saturday, 11/24 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

  • Needle Felting Workshop

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

    Register in person at the Library Circulation Desk! Join local fiber artist Rory Valentine for a fun introduction to needle felting - the craft of binding wool fibers together with a barbed needle.  Experiment with color blending, surface design and sculptural elements to make an ornament or small gift or two to take home. All [...]

  • Ukulele Strum Along

    Ukulele Strum Along

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

    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.

  • Cookie Exchange

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

    Attention bakers! Help us kick off the holiday season!  On Thursday, Dec 6th at 7:00 pm the library, along with members of the Cookbook Club, will host an evening for everyone who loves to bake.  Join us for fun and conversation, and bring along a dessert to share.  You will also be able to take [...]