Library Closing: Independence Day 2024
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesThe Library will be closed in observation of Independence Day
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What “YA” Readin’? Book Group
What “YA” Readin’? Book Group
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesA book discussion group at the Clapp Memorial Library for adults who read young adult books. We meet on the first Thursday of the month at 7:00PM. Visit the library’s circulation desk to pick up a copy of "Into the Bright Open" by Cherie Dimaline. New members welcome.
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The Rescue of Angeline Palmer
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesOn Monday, July 8th at 6:30pm, come to the Clapp Memorial Library for a presentation by Cliff McCarthy, Stone House Museum archivist and author/editor of several books on Belchertown’s history. “The Rescue of Angeline Palmer” is the true story of a free-born, African American girl who was nearly kidnapped and sold into slavery in the [...]
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D&D Campaign
D&D Campaign
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesWhen 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 [...]
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Wednesday Whodunnits
Wednesday Whodunnits
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesOur Mystery Book Group is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Join us as we discuss a different mystery novel each month. Email [email protected] with any questions.
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Caravan Puppets – Read, Renew, Repeat
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesJoin us at 6PM on July 10th for an evening full of stories and music on the Library Lawn (in the case of rain, Town Hall Auditorium)! Multi cultural puppet tales that celebrate how we learn (“Read, Renew”) and we can enjoy taking the time to get things right (repeat!)! Read Renew Repeat! Features original [...]
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Big Prize Bingo
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesTeens ages 12-18 are invited to the library's third annual Summer Reading Bingo program on Monday, July 15th from 6:00-7:00PM. Teens will play bingo for the chance to win big prizes like gift cards, board games, signed books, and more! All attendees will earn a raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program. Teens can [...]
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Gross, Cool, Weird Science
Lawrence Memorial Hall (Town Hall) Auditorium Belchertown, United StatesJoin us at 6PM on July 17th at the Town Hall Auditorium for Gross, Weird, Cool Science - Things to make you go "EW!" "What?!" and "WOW!!!" The world is full of gruesomely gross, wildly weird and incredibly cool things. Animals, insects, microbes, plants, even the earth itself is full of unbelievable wonders waiting to [...]
Preschool Story Time (3-6 years) Summer 2024
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States9:30-10:30 am, Thursdays, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8 & 15 Preschool Story Time is for ages 3-5 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. Registration open until all slots are filled. If the program is full [...]
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Dr. Rosie
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesJuly 18th, 2PM Meet the author and illustrator of Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals, an award-winning STEM picture book based on and informed by real-world veterinarians. Jennifer, the author, and Rozillia, the illustrator, will first tell the story behind the story of Dr. Rosie and then engage kids in an interactive reading. Following the reading [...]