Family StoryWalk
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesA fun educational activity for families. Follow the signs featuring a children’s picture book around the Library lawn. 4/26-5/4, weather allowing!
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Creative Writing Night
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesA 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, [...]
The Sugarloaf String Band
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesKicking off Belchertown Art Week! The Sugarloaf String Band explores traditional cowboy music from the 1800's and 1900's. Hit the trail with "Ghost Riders," "Cool Water," "Old Cowhand from Rio Grande" and more.
Mae Horak – Handmade Clothing & Photography Exhibit
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesThe Taiga is a photography series initially inspired by the Decemberists Hazards of Love album. It tells a story of destructive love, heartbreak and rebirth through handmade clothing, sets and photography. The story takes place in an ancient mysterious forest and is inspired by European fairy tales. The Taiga reminds us that nature is vastly [...]
Drawing Games
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesJoin Head of Youth Services, Jennifer Whitehead, for fun games of drawing and creativity. FREE Pre-Registration Required 413-323-0417 Ages 8-12
Bad Art
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesBecause even Leonardo Da Vinci had rough days. Here is a great way to have some fun with art and not worry about whether or not what you’re making is “good.” Clapp Memorial Library 1:00-3:00pm FREE Adults and children ages 8+
Mae Horak presents Taiga
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesMae will share her creative work and discuss where her ideas come from and show the behind the scenes pictures of Taiga. The Taiga is a photography series initially inspired by the Decemberists Hazards of Love album. It tells a story of destructive love, heartbreak and rebirth through handmade clothing, sets and photography. The story [...]
Creating a Picture Book with David Hyde Costello
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesJoin us at the Clapp Memorial Library during the week of April 29-May 3 as we create our own picture book with author/illustrator David Hyde Costello. At the start of the week Monday, April 29th at 4 pm David will lead a brainstorming session with an audience of young co-creators to generate a brand new [...]
Cookbook Club
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesDo you like browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Here's how it works! Register and pick up a copy of the cookbook at the circulation desk. Choose a recipe. Email or call the library with your choice (to avoid duplicates). Make & bring your dish for everyone to try. Taste, enjoy, and chat with [...]
Art Meets Poetry
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesCelebrate National Poetry Month & ArtWeek 2019 with the Quabbin Art Association and the Clapp Memorial Library. Six pieces of artwork will be hosted in the Clapp Memorial Library to inspire poetry. Come in, enjoy, and submit your entries during the month of April! Each entry must be for a specific piece of art, and [...]