Clapp Memorial Library

Going On a Whale Watch
2021-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual, MA
1PM, All Welcome
Cynde has led over 2000 whale watch trips out of Gloucester, Ma. We will “virtually” leave Gloucester Harbor and head out to sea aboard the Privateer IV from Seven Seas Whale Watch. We will learn about the species of whales that are observed off the coast of Massachusetts. We will discuss why they are there, see videos of behaviors they do, and learn about individual humpback whales. If you have never been on a whale watch, this is a close second. Zoom link will be posted on the CML’s Facebook page on June 17th or sign-up here and we’ll email you the link.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Nature Storytime
2021-06-23 09:30 - 10:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Registration Required.
Outdoor story time programs with Pat from the East Quabbin Land Trust
For information email Jennifer Whitehead at jwhitehead@cwmars.org

Anime Club - June 2021
2021-06-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Anime Club is for students in 6th-8th grade who want to meet to discuss Anime.
Registration Required.
For more information email Jennifer Whitehead, jwhitehead@cwmars.org

Wally’s visit to the Library
2021-06-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Library welcomes Wally from the Boston Red Sox. Come along with
Wally on a virtual interactive reading adventure!
Click the link below to join the webinar:
https://redsox.zoom.us/j/93456095762

Library Closing: Independence Day 2021
2021-07-05 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Independence Day

Sing Along with Jacques "Pop" Hooten
2021-07-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Wednesdays at 10:30am – July 7th, 14th, & 21st
Families with children participating in our Tails & Tales Summer Reading Program are invited to register for music on the Library lawn with Pop. Bring chairs and/or blankets. Enjoy a morning of listening, singing, and dancing to songs from Raffi to the Beatles.
Registration required – sign up at https://clapplibrary.beanstack.org
Funded by CountryBank

Virtual Teen Trivia Night (July 2021)
2021-07-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a virtual Teen Trivia Night on Wednesday, July, 7th at 6:00PM. Test your knowledge on everything from animals, to movies, to how well you know Belchertown! The winner of the program will receive a gift card to a local business, and all attendees will earn a raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program! Teens ages 12-19 must email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register for this virtual program.

Virtual Libby Training
2021-07-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual, MA
Libby experts from OverDrive are coming to help you access our library’s digital collection of ebooks and audiobooks through the free Libby app on July 20th! You can sign-up to join here: https://bit.ly/belchertowntrain.
If you haven’t used the FREE Libby app yet to borrow digital titles from our library, join at 10:30 to learn how to Get Started with Libby.
This virtual session will get you up to speed on everything you need to know to get started with Libby, including:
• Finding your library and signing in
• Navigating the app
• Browsing and searching for titles
• Borrowing titles and placing holds • Managing notifications
• And much more
(Live, runtime approx.: 35 minutes)
Want to learn the experts’ favorite tips and tricks? Join us at 11:15 for the Libby Deep Dive session, where OverDrive experts will show you how to get even more out of our Digital Collection.
(Live, runtime approx..: 30 minutes).
Just have a few minutes? Want to ask the experts a few questions? Joe and Marissa have an open period at 11:05 (following Getting Started and before the Deep Dive) to chat!
(Live, approx..: 10 minutes)
You can sign-up here: https://bit.ly/belchertowntrain and come whenever you like!

Virtual Teen Write Night (July 2021)
2021-07-26 19:30 - 20:00 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a virtual creative writing workshop for teens on Monday, July 26th from 7:00-8:00PM. Teens ages 12-19 are welcome to attend this creative writing workshop, also known as a “Teen Write Night,” and no creative writing experience is necessary. There will be writing games and prompts, and the optional opportunity to share your writing with others! Teens must email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register for this virtual program. Teens who attend this program will also earn a raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program!

Author Visit: Max Gladstone
2021-07-27 19:30 - 20:30 | Virtual, MA
The Science Fiction & Fantasty Book Club is excited to host the award-winning author Max Gladstone on July 27 at 7:30PM. We will be reading his book, Three Parts Dead as our monthly pick, and be gathering at 7:00 to share our initial thoughts before joined by our guest.
To join or for further information please email Tegan at tmannino@cwmars.org

Playday
2021-07-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
We’re hosting a playday this morning on our lawn! We’ve got the blue blocks, giant games, and free Belchertown coloring books from the Belchertown Cultural Council. Social distancing encouraged for this outside event.
No registration, but please arrive before 10:30 so you have time to play before clean up!

Family Music Concert with Jacques "Pop" Hooten
2021-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Everyone registered for our Tails & Tales Summer Reading Program is invited to join us for an evening of muisc on the Library lawn. Bring chairs and blankets, and even a picnic dinner, if you’d like. Listen, sing, and dance to songs from Raffi to the Beatles

Caravan Puppets presents Tales of Tails!
2021-08-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
A puppet show on the Library lawn!
This show is for children and their families that are participating in our summer reading program, Tails and Tales. All ages welcome.
Please bring blankets to sit on. No dogs allowed.
This event is funded by a donation by the Jacobs/Goff family in loving memory of David B Goff who had some challenges, but always beat to his own drum.

Free Teen Book Hours
2021-08-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Calling all local teens! Remember the joy you felt as a child picking your free book at the end of the summer reading program? Well, now you can experience it again! Come to one of our “Free Teen Book Hours” in August and pick out a free teen book for you to keep for good! The “Free Teen Book Hours” will be Wednesday, August 11th from 5:30-6:30PM and Tuesday, August 24th, from 12:00-1:00PM. A table with bins of books will be set up outside the side door of the library during these hours for teens to pick a new favorite. Teens must be registered for the Teen Summer Reading Program to pick out a book, and they may register for the Summer Reading Program during the “Free Teen Book Hour.” Teens who stop by will also be eligible for an additional raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program. Books are donated by the library and the Friends of the Library. Teens may attend both “Free Teen Book Hours” for a maximum of two books or as supplies last.

From Russia with Love, Music and Dance
2021-08-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Everyone is invited to enjoy music and dancing with Barynya on the front lawn of the Clapp Memorial Library. All ages welcome. Please bring your own blankets and chairs. No dogs allowed.
The Russian music, dance and song ensemble Barynya (Russian: Барыня), established in the year 1991, is a world renowned group that enjoys stature as the premier Russian folk ensemble. Under direction of artistic director/founder Mikhail Smirnov, Barynya has become the most requested Russian dance and music show outside of Mother Russia. Their traditional dancing, music, songs, and virtuoso performances on instruments including the balalaika, balalaika-contrabass, garmoshka (Russian folk button accordion) have entertained people around the world. Mikhail Smirnov was invited as one of the eight judges on NBC’s hit dance show, “Superstars of Dance”.
This event is funded by McCarthy’s Pub. At their fundraising event earlier this year, Mr. Dick Bonnayer won a raffle and picked the CML to provide a fun event for all ages.

Sing Along with Jacques "Pop" Hooten (Fall 2021)
2021-08-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Wednesdays at 10:30am – Aug 18th, 25th, Sep 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Families are invited to register for music on the Library lawn with Pop. Bring chairs and/or blankets. Enjoy a morning of listening, singing, and dancing to songs from Raffi to the Beatles.
Registration required – register through Beanstack. No pets.
Funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Scattergories Outside: A Teen Program
2021-08-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Teens ages 12-19 are invited to the Clapp Memorial Library’s front lawn to play Scattergories in-person on Wednesday, August 18th, from 4:00-5:00PM. Please bring your own blanket/chair, sunscreen/bug spray, mask (if desired), and water! Register at the library or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com. If raining, this program will be virtual. Attendees will also earn an additional raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program.

Animal World Experience
2021-08-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Summer Reading Finale!
Meet and learn about a variety of exotic animals from around the world in this extremely fun & interactive program! No registration required but children and teens should be registered for our summer reading programs. This event will be on the Library lawn so please bring chairs and blankets. Children who qualify for a free t-shirt and book should arrive between 5:15 pm and 5:45 pm to pick theirs out. Shirts and books will be available after the show, too. No dogs allowed.
This event is funded in part by the Friends of Clapp Memorial Library, McCarthy’s Pub and the Goff/Jacobs family in loving memory of David B Goff .

Library Closing: Labor Day 2021
2021-09-06 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Labor Day

Monday Firststeps Storytime (Fall 2021)
2021-09-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
10:00-10:45 AM, Mondays, Sept 13th, 20th, 27th, & Oct 4th, 18th, 25th
Firststeps is for ages 0 – 24 months and begins @ 10:00 AM. Registration is required. Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Program will take place on the Library lawn, families need to bring chairs/blankets and water, sunscreen, and bug repellant are suggested. Masks are not required, but caregivers are responsible for helping children maintain social distance. No pets.
Registration open until all slots are filled – just sign up through Beanstack and Jennifer Whitehead, Children’s Librarian, will be in touch!
When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.

Tuesday Storytime (Fall 2021)
2021-09-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
10:00-10:45 am, Tuesdays, Sept 14th, 21st, 28th, & Oct 5th, 19th, 26th.
Toddlertime is for 2 year olds and begins @ 10:00 AM. Registration is required. Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Program will take place on the Library lawn, families need to bring chairs/blankets and water, sunscreen, and bug repellant are suggested. Masks are not required, but caregivers are responsible for helping children maintain social distance. No pets.
Registration open until all slots are filled – just sign up through Beanstack and Jennifer Whitehead, Children’s Librarian, will be in touch!
When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.

Thursday Preschool (Fall 2021)
2021-09-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
10:00-11:00 am, Thursdays, Sept 16th, 23rd, 30th, & Oct 7th, 21st, 28th
Preschool Storytime is for 3-6 year olds and begins @ 9:00 AM. Registration is required. Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Program will take place on the Library lawn, families need to bring chairs/blankets and water, sunscreen, and bug repellant are suggested. Masks are not required, but caregivers are responsible for helping children maintain social distance. No pets.
Registration open until all slots are filled – just sign up through Beanstack and Jennifer Whitehead, Children’s Librarian, will be in touch!
When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.

Tie-dye with TAB
2021-09-20 16:30 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to tie-dye and learn about the Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) on Monday, September 20th at 4:30PM. The program will take place on the library’s front lawn. This is the first TAB meeting of the 2021-2022 school year. TAB is a group of 7th-12th grade students who propose library programming for teens and provide input on teen services. As they tie-dye, teens will share what programs they would like to see from the library this year. Teens are asked to please bring their own shirt/socks/pillowcase/etc. to tie-dye (hint: summer reading shirts work great!), but teens can contact the library in advance if they will need one of these items provided. Registration is required. Teens can email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com or visit the library’s circulation desk to sign-up.
The rain date for this program will be Wednesday, September 22nd at 4:30PM.

Artober 2021
2021-10-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual, MA
Daily art prompts all through October.
Artober is here! Artober is a month-long program that encourages artists of all levels to create something once a day in the medium of your choice during the month of October based on our daily art prompts.
Share your art on Instagram/Facebook with the hashtag #cmlartober2021 and tagging us @clapplibrary. You can also email us at clapp@cwmars.org and we’ll share your creations!
Looking for more inspiration? Don’t forget to check out CreativeBug for projects and classes.

Bedtime Story Time
2021-10-03 19:30 - 20:00 | Virtual, MA
Put on your pajamas and get cozy for a bedtime story, read to you by Ms Jennifer at the Clapp Memorial Library. These events are geared towards students at Cold Spring and Swift River schools as part of their Read-A-Thon. A link will be posted for families to join through Zoom. Jennifer will begin letting people “in” around 7:25 pm. Once Jennifer has started reading, she may not see to let families join, so please be on time.
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Library Closing: Columbus Day 2021
2021-10-11 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Columbus Day

Teen Pumpkin Carving
2021-10-13 16:30 - 17:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library will be having an outdoor Pumpkin-Carving program for teens in grades 7-12 on Wednesday, October 13th from 4:30-5:30PM. Pumpkins are donated by Austin Brothers Valley Farm. Registration for this program is required, and teens can register at the library or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com. The rain date for this program is Monday, October 18th at 4:30PM.
The library’s Teen Advisory Board will have a 15 minute meeting after the program. New members are welcome to attend TAB.

NaNoWriMo Information Session
2021-10-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, MA
Calling all young writers, poets, playwrights, and novelists! The Clapp Memorial Library will once again host virtual writing programs, or “Teen Write Nights,” for teens in grades 7-12 throughout the month of November. This program celebrating National Novel Writing Month is a great opportunity for teen writers to get feedback, build community, participate in writing exercises and grow their word count. There will be a virtual Information Session for interested teens on Monday, October 25th, from 7:00-8:00PM. Young writers should e-mail clapplibrarytab@gmail.com for more information about the program and to register. Teens must register to receive the link to the virtual program.

Spooky Craft
2021-10-27 16:30 - 17:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join the Clapp Memorial Library, led by one of our Teen Advisory Board members and the Head of Youth Services, for some creative, spooky fun. Students ages 7 to 12 years will need to pick up a bag of materials at the CML between Monday, 10/18 and Tuesday, 10/26. We will all meet virtually on Wednesday the 27th at 4:30 pm to work together on crafts. Students must be available for both dates.
The only supplies students will need at home are; a black pen, scissors, glue, a small paint brush and fork (optional). (Please let us know if there is a supply you do not have).
Registration is required and will be on a first come, first serve. To register, send an email to Jennifer Whitehead, jwhitehead@cwmars.org with Spooky Craft in the subject. Include the student’s name, age, and phone number.

Massachusetts Must Read Authors - Noe Alvarez ('Spirit Run')
2021-10-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, MA
On Wednesday, October 27 at 7pm, The Clapp Memorial Library is joining the Tewksbury Public Library in hosting author Noe Alvarez for a presentation on his latest book, Spirit Run: A 6000-Mile Marathon Through North America’s Stolen Land, hosted through Zoom. Spirit Run was a named a MUST READ BOOK in the Massachusetts Center of the Book’s Mass Book Awards.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
About The Book: Noe Álvarez, the son of working-class Mexican immigrants, fled a life of labor in fruit-packing plants to run a four-month-long Indigenous marathon from Canada to Guatemala that pushed him to his limits. He’ll discuss his harrowing journey — overcoming hunger, thirst, and fear, as well as the dangers he encountered, including stone-throwing motorists and a mountain lion. Alvarez will also share his reimagining of North America and his place in it, exploring Indigenous and working-class humanity in a capitalist society where oil extraction, deforestation, and substance abuse wreck communities.
About The Author: Noe Alvarez holds degrees in philosophy and creative writing from Whitman College and Emerson College, respectively. Alvarez studied conflict analysis, peacemaking, and conflict resolution at American University and in Northern Ireland, received a fellowship at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School, and researched U.S. drug policy, military aid, and human rights issues in Colombia’s Putumayo jungles. He lives in Boston, where, until recently, he worked as a security officer at one of the nation’s oldest libraries, the Boston Athenæum. Learn more about Alvarez HERE.
