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  • Ditch the Plastic – Using a soil blocker for seed starting

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

    Soil blocking is a method of creating cubes of soil to hold and germinate seeds. Come learn about the benefits of soil blocking and make some soil blocks to take home. Space is limited and registration is required to attend.  Sign up here: https://forms.gle/Zay35MSA6FUg7YQ49 The soil for the program was generously donated by the Gardener’s Supply Company [...]

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    Astral Evening: Star Party with the Library

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    Foley Field 66 State Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

    Wednesday, April 22: Astral Evening: Star Party with the Library, 8-10pm Raindate: Thursday, April 23 Members of Springfield STARS Astronomy Club will be setting up telescopes to lead us on a tour of the night sky. Witness some of the most impressive sights! We’ll be outside, so please wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing. Foley [...]

  • "ViewFinder Belchertown Nature Photography Program" over an owl in flight

    Advanced Nature Photography

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    Parks & Recreation 66 State Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

    Saturday, April 25 - Advanced Nature Photography with Mark Lindhult The classroom session will be from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, followed by outdoor practical sessions at Lake Wallace (weather dependent), so come prepared to walk a short distance to Lake Wallace and spend some time outside! ViewFinder workshops are open to anyone, you do [...]

  • Knotweed Knockdown Work Day

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

    This April through October 2026, we'll be working to clear the invasive Japanese knotweed as part of a project we're calling: Knotweed Knockdown. Chemicals will not be used, so we're recruiting volunteers to help with the physical removal of the plants. No gardening experience is necessary. There will be no digging or grubbing the roots, [...]

  • "Clapp Critics, a monthly fiction book group. 4th Monday of the month." Bordered by an image of a stack of books and a ribbon twist.

    Clapp Critics

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

    Our fiction book club, Clapp Critics meets every 4th Monday of the Month. Email mmarszalek@cwmars.org with any questions.

  • Frankenstein Reading Group

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

    Have you ever wanted to take the time to discuss a novel in depth? In this five-session group, we will discuss the Gothic novel, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The discussion will be introduced and facilitated by retired professor David Spector. Copies of the book will be available to checkout at the circulation desk. Registration and [...]

  • Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club. A monthly book club for readers of SF/F. Clapp Memorial Library

    SFF Book Club

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

    A monthly book group for lovers of high fantasy, hard science fiction, fable, far future, and all of the speculative fiction options. We meet online via Google Meet. Upcoming reads: The Tainted Cup / Robert Jackson Bennett (3/24) Nettle & Bone / T. Kingfisher (4/28) Stories of Your Life and Others / Ted Chiang (5/26) [...]

  • Viet Nam in Peace and War

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

    Most Americans, especially our veterans, only know of Viet Nam as a place of horrible warfare. But Viet Nam is an ancient culture with a rich spiritual, artistic, and historical heritage stretching back 3,000 years. This week marks the 51st anniversary of the end of the Viet Nam-American War. Join Belchertown resident and psychotherapist Dr. [...]

  • Teen Book Club (April 2026)

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

    The Clapp Memorial Library has a book club for teens in grades 7-12! On Wednesday, April 29th from 3:00-4:00PM, teens will discuss The Wilderness of Girls by Madeline Claire Franklin. 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 [...]