Library Closing: Presidents’ Day 2026
The Library will be closed in observation of Presidents’ Day
The Library will be closed in observation of Presidents’ Day
On Friday February 20 at 6pm at the Clapp Memorial Library, Edward Tick will share the spiritual and communal meaning of Tết, the Lunar New Year, and how it is celebrated in Viet Nam. He will contrast the violent experiences of the 1968 Tet Offensive of the Vietnam War with the beautiful and peaceful meaning [...]
Calling all Belchertown Students for Afterschool D&D Mondays, 2:30-4:00PM, Feb 23rd, Mar 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th Grab your dice and join us for our Spring Teen D&D Campaign! Necromantic energies are stirring 500 years after the defeat of the evil sorcerer Belcorra Haruvex. Brave adventurers are needed once again to delve deep within [...]
The public is invited to the Clapp Memorial Library on Tuesday, February 24th from 6-7pm for an Art Exhibit Reception for Elizabeth Texeira’s Studio Art 3, Studio Art 4, and Honors Art Classes at Belchertown High School. The reception will celebrate the young artists’ work, which will be on display in the library throughout the [...]
The Clapp Memorial Library has a book club for teens in grades 7-12! On Wednesday, February 25th from 3:00-4:00PM, teens will discuss The Honeys by Ryan La Sala. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the library’s circulation desk and on the Libby and hoopla apps. Snacks will be provided at the meeting. [...]
Can you escape before time runs out? The library will host Escape the Under, a Stranger Things themed Escape Room for adults on Thursday, February 26th with sessions at 6:00PM and 7:00PM in the library’s Activity Room. You will have 40 minutes to look for clues, solve puzzles, and work together to escape before time runs [...]
Can you escape before time runs out? The library will host Escape the Under, a Stranger Things themed Escape Room for adults on Thursday, February 26th with sessions at 6:00PM and 7:00PM in the library’s Activity Room. You will have 40 minutes to look for clues, solve puzzles, and work together to escape before time runs [...]
For the second year in a row, the Clapp Memorial Library invites the public to visit and celebrate Pokémon Day on Friday, February 27th with fun for all ages! Take part in any of our themed activities to earn a raffle ticket for a Pokémon Prize Bundle! All Day: Pokémon Scavenger Hunt Pokémon have taken [...]
Learn how to cross-stitch a Pokémon! Jon Rymaz will demonstrate cross-stitching and assist others in learning on the main floor of the library. Fill out this form to preregister and choose your Pokémon. Kits will be distributed on Pokémon Day. Walk-ins are welcome, but Pokémon options for walk-ins will be limited. This program is for [...]
Celebrate Pokémon Day at the Clapp Memorial Library! Students in grades 6-12 are invited to the library to learn the basics of diamond-painting by diamond-painting their own Eeveelution drink coaster! All materials will be provided. Space is limited; email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register. This program, which takes place in the library’s Activity Room, is funded by [...]