Bring a plant (or not!) to the library and swap it for a new one. Program takes place on the library lawn. Monthly on the third Tuesday of the month from May to September. This program is funded by the Belchertown & Around Plant Swap
Come and create Claude Monet’s Water Lilies with crayons! Marie Tucker will lead you step by step to make your own beautiful work of art. Registration required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/JTJC3mp2ToojGLKG8 Due to the high popularity of the program and limited capacity, seats will be filled by lottery drawn from all registrants signed up by [...]
Getting Ready for Kindergarten Summer 2025 9:30-10:30 am, Wednesdays, Jul 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug 6 & 13 Getting Ready for Kindergarten is for children entering Kindergarten at Cold Spring School this fall and begins at @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Getting Ready for Kindergarten feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities [...]
PROGRAM FULL The Clapp Memorial Library hosts a bi-weekly writing group for adults aged 18+. Whether you write romance, mystery, fantasy, non-fiction, poetry, children’s books, or screenplays, you’re welcome to join us! Come meet with other writers and share what you’ve been working on over the past month, work on your writing, and more. If [...]
Back by popular demand, Ed Popielarczyk, will present his comical magic show. Many in Belchertown know Ed as the “Balloon Guy” that has attended the Belchertown Fair for many years. Join us on the Library lawn for laughs and amazement geared to people of all ages. We will relocate to the town hall auditorium if [...]
Preschool Storytime (3-6 years) Summer 2025 9:30-10:30 am, Thursdays, Jul 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7 & 14 Preschool 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, sign up here: https://forms.gle/uMiU45Siq5qBZUgr8. Registration open [...]
Due to circumstances outside our control, this event is postponed. We hope to have information about the new date shortly. Join local kid authors and sisters, Emma (12) and Belley (8), as they go on a detective adventure. Hear each page of their self-written and illustrated book in both English and Chinese. After the reading, [...]
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.
Teens ages 12-18 are invited to the library’s fourth annual Summer Reading Bingo program on Thursday, July 17th from 7:00-8:00PM. Teens will play bingo for the chance to win big prizes like gift cards, signed books and swag, puzzles, and more! All attendees will earn a raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program. Teens [...]
Come and see the Public Health Nurse, Kirsten Krieger RN, BSN, Quabbin Health District! No appointments needed, no charge! Blood pressure and blood sugar screening Health and wellness education Community resource connection Harm Reduction resources And more!