Clapp Memorial Library

Candy & Crochet Night
2023-10-18 17:45 - 18:45 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to enjoy candy and crochet at the library on Wednesday, October 18th from 5:45-6:45PM. Teens can bring their own project or use the library’s crochet supplies. Crochet hooks, yarn, and instruction will be provided for those new to crochet. The candy will be peanut-free. This program will take place in the library’s Activity Room. Register for this program at the library or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com

Preschool Story Time (3-6 years) Fall 2023
2023-10-19 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-10-26 09:30 - 10:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Preschool Story Time (3-6 years) Fall 2023
9:30-10:30 am, Thursdays, Sep 28, Oct 5, 19, 26, Nov 2 & 9
Raising Readers Story Time is for ages 3-6 and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign up. Registration open until all slots are filled. If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2023-10-19 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-10-26 17:00 - 18:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you’re welcome to join the fun.

Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Meeting
2023-10-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
All are invited to the The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Board Meeting in the Activity Room at 6:30pm. For information email friendsofclappmemoriallibrary@gmail.com
http://www.friendsofclapplibrary.org/
​The Friends of Clapp Memorial Library is a volunteer not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising monies to assist the Library beyond the ordinary scope of the Library’s budget to reach its potential in our community. The group’s additional purpose is to promote and maintain close relationships between the Library and the people it serves, to increase public awareness of Library resources, and to encourage community participation in Library activities.

Friend's Annual Meeting
2023-10-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Friends of Clapp Memorial Library announce that they will hold their annual meeting for this year at 7 PM on October 19, 2023, in the Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA 01007. The meeting will review actions (including disbursement of funds) from the past year, hold elections for Board members, and discuss plans for the coming year. The general public is invited, and current members of the Friends group are highly encouraged to attend.

Crafternoon: Mail Bracelet
2023-10-20 15:00 - 18:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Registration Required – click here to sign up
Are you curious about mail armor? Mail dates back to the 5th century BC in texts and is still used today to protect people from cuts. Throughout history and today, mail is used as decoration.
Come get hands-on with history with Castle Nitor. Learn how to make your own mail bracelet. You will leave with a bracelet and some extra rings to play with. We will show you the fundamental techniques as you create your own piece of history. We will have all the supplies and tools needed for you to make a fun project. Enjoy a break in a different time!
This class is run by Allison, the Lady of Castle Nitor; she is a history lover who collects craft skills and loves teaching and creating a fun, relaxing environment for all. Castle Nitor helps people live fully by learning from historical daily life and bringing the arts of the past to life again.

Music with Caylin
2023-10-21 10:00 - 10:30, 2023-10-28 10:00 - 10:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Saturday mornings from 10:00 to 10:30 AM
October 21st, 28th, November 4th and 18th
Ages 7 and Under
Come join music time with Mrs. Caylin for a blend of music and movement for littles (ages birth to 5). This stay at home mom of two has been studying music since she was 10. She is well versed in guitar and ukulele. A former preschool teacher she understands the importance of music in early childhood years. Music and movement help promote language, gross motor skills, fine motor skills and fun! Along with her littles Mrs. Caylin brings a mixture of original songs, traditional and cover songs along with movement to her classes. We can’t wait to sing with you!
Space is limited, registration and confirmation required – click here to register! Registration open until all slots are filled. If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2023-10-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet twice a week at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you’re welcome to join the fun.

A Pleasant Pairing: Tea & Fine Chocolate
2023-10-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
REGISTRATION REQUIRED – Click here to sign up.
Join the Clapp Memorial Library on Saturday, October 21 from 2 – 4p.m., when we welcome Kim Larkin of Klassic Kreations for a tea and chocolate workshop & tasting. This is an educational talk highlighting the history and health benefits of tea and dark chocolate (cacao) with insights from Kim’s commercial chocolatier background. This program includes samplings of tea, tea infused food, various chocolates, trivia, poetry, and an antique teapot/lace display. Kim Larkin of Klassic Kreations has been teaching students 5 – 75+ for over 20 years. She has a commercial chocolate business and she is a licensed chocolatier. She holds programs at libraries, schools, women’s groups, retirement communities, and fundraising events in Connecticut and Massachusetts. You can find out more information about Kim Larkin at klassickreations.weebly.com.
This library program is free and open to the public. Due to the popularity of programs, registration is required. This program has limited space.

Babytime Story Time (3-12 mo) Fall 2023
2023-10-23 09:00 - 09:45, 2023-10-30 09:00 - 09:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Babytime Story time (3-12 mo) Fall 2023
9:00-9:45 AM, Mondays, Sept 18, 25, Oct 2, 23, 30, & Nov 6
Babytime is for ages 3 – 12 months and begins @ 9:00 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign up. Registration open until all slots are filled.
If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.

Firststeps Story Time (12-24 mo) Fall 2023
2023-10-23 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-10-30 10:00 - 10:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Monday Firststeps (12-24 months) Fall 2023
10:00-10:45 AM, Mondays, Sept 18, 25, Oct 2, 23, 30, & Nov 6
Firststeps is for ages 12 – 24 months and begins @ 10:00 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign up. Registration open until all slots are filled. If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.

Afterschool D&D (Fall 2023)
2023-10-23 14:30 - 16:00, 2023-10-30 14:30 - 16:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Calling all Belchertown Students for Afterschool D&D
2:30-4:00PM, October 16th, 23rd, 30th, November 6th, 13th, & 20th
When a cosmic enemy threatens to destroy their world, brave heroes must do everything in their power to save it. This quest will take them across the teeming oceans of Wildspace to the silvery void of the Astral Sea and beyond. Along the way, they’ll make friends, encounter terrifying foes, and face one cliffhanger after another. Can they save their world before time runs out? Players of all experience welcome.
Program will run weekly starting in October. Students may bring their own nut-free snacks. Please inform Librarian & Game Master Tegan Mannino, if there is a day they will not attend.
Game will cover the first half of the Spelljammer Light of Xaryxis Campaign. Students will have the option of continuing play when we restart Afterschool D&D in the Spring.
Space is limited! Register here: https://forms.gle/8oDEyTMWVWkkkitJ8
Confirmations will be sent out to students confirming enrollment or waitlist status.
Please email any questions to tmannino@cwmars.org

Tuesday Toddler Time (2 years) Fall 2023
2023-10-24 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-10-31 09:30 - 10:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Tuesday Toddler Time (2-3 years) Fall 2023
9:30-10:30 AM, Tuesdays, Sep 19, 26, Oct 3, 24, 31, & Nov 7
Toddler Storytime is for children aged 2 years, and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign up. Registration open until all slots are filled. If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.

Spooky Stories & Flashlight Scavenger Hunt at the School Gardens
2023-10-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Chestnut Hill Community School, 59 State St, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Spooky stories and flashlight scavenger hunt at the School Gardens at SRE & CHCS
Tuesday, October 24th 5:30 pm
Join Debra Lapointe, a master gardener and Jennifer Whitehead, Head of Youth Services at the Clapp Memorial Library, for an evening of creepy stories and a dark scavenger hunt through the gardens.
Costumes welcome, come dressed for the weather and bring your own flashlight. Rumor is there will be free cookies by Cakes by Pip’s.
This program is geared toward brave children ages 5 to 9 and their families. Stories start at 5:30 pm in the garden. No registration is required.
Ending time will depend on how quickly you complete the hunt. Most likely done around 6:30 pm.

Mammoth, Massachusetts Book Launch Party & Reception
2023-10-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Meet local author Jordan J. Hall and celebrate the launch of his new book, Mammoth, Massachusetts. Enjoy a refreshment while he reads from this collection of speculative short stories.
After spending half his life on a dairy farm in northern Wisconsin and half his life in film production in New York City, Jordan now resides in western Massachusetts. He is a husband and a father. Nature and society’s underbelly are often the focus of his work.
Mammoth, Massachusetts is a collection of sci-fi, fantasy and horror that combines unfortunate histories with the world of folk tales. Comprised of 20 stories spanning time and space, the mainstay is Mammoth, Massachusetts, a rural town where the weird rubs against everything. Rambunctious, inventive, and darkly compelling, these stories investigate the importance of local lore, legends and what it means to be part of a community. Mammoth, Massachusetts will show you parts of the world you never knew existed. Some of those parts are right in your back yard…

Teen Write Night: Info Night
2023-10-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Attention young writers, poets, playwrights, and novelists! Teen Write Nights, a weekly creative writing program for students in grades 7-12, will soon resume at the Clapp Memorial Library. This program celebrating National Novel Writing Month is a great opportunity for young writers to get feedback, build community, participate in writing exercises and grow their word count. There will be an Information Session for interested teens on Wednesday, October 25th from 5:30-6:30PM. Young writers should email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com for more information about the program and to register. No creative writing experience is necessary!

Things That Go Bump in the Night: The History and Impact of the Horror Film
2023-10-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Come join film historian Frank Mandosa at the Clapp Memorial Library on Thursday, October 26 as he shows us the fascinating history of horror films on the big screen – just in time for Halloween! You will view all kinds of spooky and outrageous bits from great scary films through the ages in this fun event and learn more about them.
Even if you have never been a fan of horror movies, this funny, entertaining look at snippets of some brilliant films produced by American cinema shown on our big screen will send some thrills your way! Hopefully this program might entice you to then maybe watch a spine-chilling film all the way through! Mr. Mandosa is a very entertaining speaker and has tons of movie information to share.

Crafternoon: Block Printing
2023-10-27 15:00 - 18:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Registration Required – click here to sign-up
Potato decorating your clothing? YES! Block printing is a fun way to decorate paper, fabric, and any flat surface. Block printing is a craft thought to be thousands of years old.
Come get hands-on with history with Castle Nitor. Learn how to make your own block from a potato. Then print a sample or two with our replica blocks and your own potato blocks. If you would like to bring a garment or two to embellish, please do, only natural materials please. We will show you the fundamental techniques as you create your own piece of history. We will have all the supplies and tools needed for you to make a fun project. Enjoy a break in a different time!
This class is run by Allison, the Lady of Castle Nitor; she is a history lover who collects craft skills and loves teaching and creating a fun, relaxing environment for all. Castle Nitor helps people live fully by learning from historical daily life and bringing the arts of the past to life again.

Peanut’s Playhouse Presents: Be a Superhero, Not a Bully
2023-10-27 18:00 - 18:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Peanut’s Playhouse Presents: Be a Superhero, Not a Bully
Friday, October 27, 6 PM
You don’t need to be a superhero to stop bullying! This educational puppet show will show your kids what different kinds of bullying are and how we as a community and as individuals can stop it. Kids can participate and enjoy singing a special song.

Red Ribbon Week Bookmark Contest Award Announcement
2023-10-27 18:45 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Red Ribbon Week Bookmark Contest Award Announcement
Friday, October 27, 6:45 PM
Join the Clapp Memorial Library and Belchertown Overcoming Adversity Together (BOAT) as we announce the winners of our Red Ribbon Week Bookmark Contest. A winner will be chosen from each age category: ages 12-18 and 11 and younger. Free pizza will be provided by Sleigh City Pizza Co.

Teen Halloween Interactive Movie Night
2023-10-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Fly on your broom to the Clapp Memorial Library on Friday, October 27th at 7:00PM for a spooky and interactive movie night. Arrive early and dress like your favorite witch or zombie and get ready to be transported to a wild Halloween night in Salem, Massachusetts… A gift card will be awarded to the teen with the best costume, and free pizza will be provided. This program is for teens in grades 7-12 and is co-sponsored by BOAT-Belchertown Overcoming Adversity Together. Register by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com or by visiting the Clapp Memorial Library.

Teen Write Nights (November 2023)
2023-11-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to weekly Teen Write Nights throughout November as part of the Clapp Memorial Library’s annual program for young writers during National Novel Writing Month. Teen writers will get feedback, build community, participate in writing exercises, and grow their word count. Teens can attend as many Teen Write Nights as desired; frequent attendance means more chances to win prizes at the final party in December. Teen Write Nights will be on Wednesdays in November from 5:30-7:00PM. (There will be no Teen Write Night on the 22nd due to the holiday.) The first Teen Write Night of November will take place in the library’s Activity Room on Wednesday, November 1st, from 5:30-7:00PM. Young writers can e-mail clapplibrarytab@gmail.com for more information about the program and to register.
