Clapp Memorial Library

Anime Club
2021-04-07 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual, MA
Anime Club is for students in 6th-8th grade who want to meet to discuss Anime. We are meeting through Zoom every other Wednesday at 5 pm.
Register through Beanstack: https://clapplibrary.beanstack.com/

Library Closing: Patriot's Day 2021
2021-04-19 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Patriot’s Day

Aesop's Fable Miniature 3D Puppet Theatre Craft and Zoom Program
2021-04-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-04-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Presents Aesop’s Fable Miniature 3D Puppet Theatre Craft and Zoom Program. Children will create their own theaters, puppets, and practice shows, and share them through Zoom. Mary Jo Maichack, a professional singer and storyteller, will guide you in making the theatre. She will share tips on storytelling and demonstrate one fable puppet show. Families are welcome to attend both time slots, but will only present at the one they choose when registering.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Please fill out this form <https://forms.gle/CDLfFVm958PSb6gd9> to register for this program. Program is limited to 25 families and geared for children ages 5 and up.
We will reach out to registered families to schedule a pick up time for the kit, and will send a video link out on April 9th. Participants can attend the Zoom program on April 21st at 9 AM or 4 PM
This program is supported, in part by the Belchertown Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club (Virtual)
2021-04-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-05-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-06-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-07-27 19:00 - 19:30 | Virtual, MA
A monthly book group for lovers of high fantasy, hard science fiction, fable, far future, and all of the speculative fiction options. We are currently meeting virtually on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6PM.
Upcoming Meetings:

July 26th – Light from Uncommon Stars – Ryka Aoki
August 23rd – A Memory Called Empire – Arkady Martine

To sign-up or ask questions email Tegan at tmannino@cwmars.org.

Library Closing: Memorial Day 2021
2021-05-31 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Memorial Day

Name Our Summer Reading Mascot!
2021-06-05 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Help us name our Summer Reading mascot!
Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/ZEbLBGycxEBzXZTbA

Fossil Kits (Make & Take)
2021-06-17 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Calling all paleontologists! Take home a kit to learn all about fossils with real scientists. Each kit of materials includes a replica fossil, 5 real fossils that are millions of years old, and a video to guide you through several fun activities. We’ll learn about how scientists study fossils, what they can teach us, how they form, how they might relate to plants and animals today, and more! Fossils are fun! Recommended for ages 6-12. This program is with the scientists at Science & Engineering Education Development (SEED), Inc.
Visit the Clapp Memorial Library on Thursday, June 17th from 9am to 11 am or 4 pm—5:30 pm (or while supplies last) to pick up your fossils kit. Children must be registered for Tails and Tales, our summer reading program. The pickup will be outside at the side entrance of the Library. If you wish to browse the Library, you must call to schedule an appointment, 323-0417. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Summer Reading 2021 Starts!
2021-06-17 | Virtual, MA
Our Children’s & Teen Summer Reading Programs start today! Sign up and take part at clapplibrary.beanstack.com!
Adult Summer Reading starts on 6/21, register now on Beanstack and start logging on 6/21!

Library Closing: Juneteenth 2021
2021-06-18 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Juneteenth

The Tale of the Tail of the Humpback (9:30 AM, Ages 5-9)
2021-06-18 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual, MA
Whalemobile—interactive virtual programs
The Tale of the Tail of the Humpback (9:30 AM, Ages 5-9)
There will be a session at 11am for children ages 10-12.
All are welcome to join us for a Virtual Whale Watch at 1.
Friday, June 18th
Cynde McInnis, aka the whale lady, will teach us all about Nile, a real humpback whale, and how each of us can better take care of our oceans.
Registration is required for this Zoom program, sign up here: https://forms.gle/Kd9u5eH9BrPUKgQ97
Cynde will bring us inside her life-size inflatable Nile and engage children in a fun session with lots of time for questions. Families will receive a special email from Cynde to prepare for the fun.
Program is limited to 20 families, additional registrations will automatically be added to our wait-list. Jennifer Whitehead will be in touch with program information.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

The Tale of the Tail of the Humpback (11 AM, Ages 10-12)
2021-06-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual, MA
Whalemobile—interactive virtual programs
The Tale of the Tail of the Humpback (11 AM, Ages 10-12)
There will be a session at 9:30am for children ages 5-9.
All are welcome to join us for a Virtual Whale Watch at 1.
Friday, June 18th
Cynde McInnis, aka the whale lady, will teach us all about Nile, a real humpback whale, and how each of us can better take care of our oceans.
Registration is required for this Zoom program, sign up here: https://forms.gle/DpoSuPzZxTwErDtS9
Cynde will bring us inside her life-size inflatable Nile and engage children in a fun session with lots of time for questions. Families will receive a special email from Cynde to prepare for the fun.
Program is limited to 20 families, additional registrations will automatically be added to our wait-list. Jennifer Whitehead will be in touch with program information.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Going On a Whale Watch
2021-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual, MA
1PM, All Welcome
Cynde has led over 2000 whale watch trips out of Gloucester, Ma. We will “virtually” leave Gloucester Harbor and head out to sea aboard the Privateer IV from Seven Seas Whale Watch. We will learn about the species of whales that are observed off the coast of Massachusetts. We will discuss why they are there, see videos of behaviors they do, and learn about individual humpback whales. If you have never been on a whale watch, this is a close second. Zoom link will be posted on the CML’s Facebook page on June 17th or sign-up here and we’ll email you the link.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Nature Storytime
2021-06-23 09:30 - 10:00, 2021-06-23 10:30 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Registration Required.
Outdoor story time programs with Pat from the East Quabbin Land Trust
For information email Jennifer Whitehead at jwhitehead@cwmars.org

Anime Club - June 2021
2021-06-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Anime Club is for students in 6th-8th grade who want to meet to discuss Anime.
Registration Required.
For more information email Jennifer Whitehead, jwhitehead@cwmars.org

Wally’s visit to the Library
2021-06-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Library welcomes Wally from the Boston Red Sox. Come along with
Wally on a virtual interactive reading adventure!
Click the link below to join the webinar:
https://redsox.zoom.us/j/93456095762

Library Closing: Independence Day 2021
2021-07-05 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Independence Day

Sing Along with Jacques "Pop" Hooten
2021-07-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-07-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-07-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Wednesdays at 10:30am – July 7th, 14th, & 21st
Families with children participating in our Tails & Tales Summer Reading Program are invited to register for music on the Library lawn with Pop. Bring chairs and/or blankets. Enjoy a morning of listening, singing, and dancing to songs from Raffi to the Beatles.
Registration required – sign up at https://clapplibrary.beanstack.org
Funded by CountryBank

Virtual Teen Trivia Night (July 2021)
2021-07-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a virtual Teen Trivia Night on Wednesday, July, 7th at 6:00PM. Test your knowledge on everything from animals, to movies, to how well you know Belchertown! The winner of the program will receive a gift card to a local business, and all attendees will earn a raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program! Teens ages 12-19 must email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register for this virtual program.

Virtual Libby Training
2021-07-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual, MA
Libby experts from OverDrive are coming to help you access our library’s digital collection of ebooks and audiobooks through the free Libby app on July 20th! You can sign-up to join here: https://bit.ly/belchertowntrain.
If you haven’t used the FREE Libby app yet to borrow digital titles from our library, join at 10:30 to learn how to Get Started with Libby.
This virtual session will get you up to speed on everything you need to know to get started with Libby, including:
• Finding your library and signing in
• Navigating the app
• Browsing and searching for titles
• Borrowing titles and placing holds • Managing notifications
• And much more
(Live, runtime approx.: 35 minutes)
Want to learn the experts’ favorite tips and tricks? Join us at 11:15 for the Libby Deep Dive session, where OverDrive experts will show you how to get even more out of our Digital Collection.
(Live, runtime approx..: 30 minutes).
Just have a few minutes? Want to ask the experts a few questions? Joe and Marissa have an open period at 11:05 (following Getting Started and before the Deep Dive) to chat!
(Live, approx..: 10 minutes)
You can sign-up here: https://bit.ly/belchertowntrain and come whenever you like!

Virtual Teen Write Night (July 2021)
2021-07-26 19:30 - 20:00 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a virtual creative writing workshop for teens on Monday, July 26th from 7:00-8:00PM. Teens ages 12-19 are welcome to attend this creative writing workshop, also known as a “Teen Write Night,” and no creative writing experience is necessary. There will be writing games and prompts, and the optional opportunity to share your writing with others! Teens must email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register for this virtual program. Teens who attend this program will also earn a raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program!

Author Visit: Max Gladstone
2021-07-27 19:30 - 20:30 | Virtual, MA
The Science Fiction & Fantasty Book Club is excited to host the award-winning author Max Gladstone on July 27 at 7:30PM. We will be reading his book, Three Parts Dead as our monthly pick, and be gathering at 7:00 to share our initial thoughts before joined by our guest.
To join or for further information please email Tegan at tmannino@cwmars.org

Playday
2021-07-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
We’re hosting a playday this morning on our lawn! We’ve got the blue blocks, giant games, and free Belchertown coloring books from the Belchertown Cultural Council. Social distancing encouraged for this outside event.
No registration, but please arrive before 10:30 so you have time to play before clean up!

Family Music Concert with Jacques "Pop" Hooten
2021-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Everyone registered for our Tails & Tales Summer Reading Program is invited to join us for an evening of muisc on the Library lawn. Bring chairs and blankets, and even a picnic dinner, if you’d like. Listen, sing, and dance to songs from Raffi to the Beatles
