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 [...]
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 [...]
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!
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
A puppet show on the Library lawn! This show is for children and their families that are participating in our summer reading program, Tails and Tales. All ages welcome. Please bring blankets to sit on. No dogs allowed. This event is funded by a donation by the Jacobs/Goff family in loving memory of David B [...]
Calling all local teens! Remember the joy you felt as a child picking your free book at the end of the summer reading program? Well, now you can experience it again! Come to one of our “Free Teen Book Hours” in August and pick out a free teen book for you to keep for good! [...]
Everyone is invited to enjoy music and dancing with Barynya on the front lawn of the Clapp Memorial Library. All ages welcome. Please bring your own blankets and chairs. No dogs allowed. The Russian music, dance and song ensemble Barynya (Russian: Барыня), established in the year 1991, is a world renowned group that enjoys stature [...]
Wednesdays at 10:30am - Aug 18th, 25th, Sep 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th Families 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 - register through Beanstack. No pets. Funded by [...]
Teens ages 12-19 are invited to the Clapp Memorial Library’s front lawn to play Scattergories in-person on Wednesday, August 18th, from 4:00-5:00PM. Please bring your own blanket/chair, sunscreen/bug spray, mask (if desired), and water! Register at the library or by emailing [email protected]. If raining, this program will be virtual. Attendees will also earn an additional raffle [...]
Summer Reading Finale! Meet and learn about a variety of exotic animals from around the world in this extremely fun & interactive program! No registration required but children and teens should be registered for our summer reading programs. This event will be on the Library lawn so please bring chairs and blankets. Children who qualify [...]
