• “Ware’s Boys of Summer” with author Stephen Katz

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

      When author Stephen R. Katz, a native of Ware, discovered that seven major league baseball players had come from his hometown, he felt compelled to tell their stories. His detailed narrative chronicles the lives and careers of these seven players while illuminating the region’s rich baseball history. Katz will talk about, and sign his [...]

  • Book Drive–Drive Through Book Drop Off Event

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

    Got books? Donating books to the Friends of the Library will be super easy on July 29 from 10am to 1pm. Load up your car and drive to the Library where members of the Friends will unload the items. No need to get out of the car! Dvd's also accepted but no VHS tapes. Drop off [...]

  • Rocket Building

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

    Children ages 7 and up are invited to build a rocket. All supplies provided. Space is limited and registration is required.

  • Rocket Launching

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

    Everyone is invited to watch the launch of the rockets build on 7/31 at the Rocket Building Workshop. How far can they go? *This program takes place at the Chestnut Hill Community School field.

  • Music on the Lawn with Donna Lee

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

    Local favorite Donna Lee returns for an outdoor concert. Great for families; all ages welcome. Bring a blanket. In case of rain, meet in Town Hall Auditorium.

  • Music on the Lawn with Donna Lee

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

    Local favorite Donna Lee returns for an outdoor concert. Great for families; all ages welcome. Bring a blanket. In case of rain, meet in Town Hall Auditorium.

  • Build a Better World Roller Skating Party

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

    Participants in the Build a Better World Summer Reading Program are invited to a Roller Skating Party at Interskate 91 in Hadley. Pick up free tickets at the Library.

  • We have distributed all Solar Viewing Glasses!

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

    The Solar Eclipse 2017 is coming on August 21. While the view from Massachusetts will be partial, please be aware that eclipse viewers still need appropriate protective eyewear. The response to our give-away was immense and we gave away all glasses within 7 hours! According to the NASA website, eclipse viewing glasses and handheld solar [...]

  • Babytime

    Babytime

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

    For ages 3-12 months.  Features age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays & art activities.  Registration is required and is determined by a lottery.

  • Firststeps

    Firststeps

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

    For ages 13-24 months.  Features age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays & art activities.  Registration is required and will be determined by lottery.