Due to severe cold, program is being rescheduled. We are reaching out to registered participants. Outdoor Survival Skills Workshop with Frank Grindrod, author and director of Earthwork Programs LLC Students under the age of 10 must have a caregiver who is 14 years old or older on Library property during the workshop. Registration is required. [...]
On Wednesday, January 8 at 7PM, join us at the Clapp Memorial Library for a book talk with Ed Orzechowski. Becoming Darlene: The Story of Belchertown Patient #4952 is Orzechowski’s second account of life within the Belchertown State School following You’ll Like It Here: The Story of Donald Vitkus. After the presentation, books will be [...]
Preschool Story Time (3-6 years) Winter 2024 9:30-10:30 am, Thursdays, Dec 12, 19, Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 & Feb 6 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, sign up here: [...]
It's time to strap on that proton pack and play Ghostbusters: A Frightfully Cheerful Roleplaying Game. For fans of the movies and roleplaying games (such as D&D, Call of Cthulhu, and others). No experience necessary to join in on this zany adventure. Ghostbusters has expanded from it's original team of four, with new hires and [...]
All are invited to the The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Board Meeting in the Activity Room at 6:30pm. For information email friendsofclappmemoriallibrary@gmail.com http://www.friendsofclapplibrary.org/ The Friends of Clapp Memorial Library is a volunteer not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising monies to assist the Library beyond the ordinary scope of the Library’s budget to reach its [...]
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to a movie night at the Clapp Memorial Library on Friday, January 17 from 6:00-8:30PM! Watch the movie based on the popular game, Dungeons & Dragons! Popcorn and beverages will be provided. The film is rated PG13, so students age 12 will require parent/guardian permission to attend. Register by [...]
Calling all writers! The Clapp Memorial Library invites you to learn about getting published and receive feedback on your work from a literary agent! Registration required, program is full. Thank you! Session I: Publishing Tips - Saturday Jan 18, 2pm Gain an insider's view of book publishing with literary agent Jan Kardys from Black Hawk [...]
The Library will be closed in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
PROGRAM FULL, WAITLIST OPEN Tuesday, January 21, 7PM Come and create Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night with crayons! Marie Tucker will lead you step by step to make their own beautiful work of art. All supplies provided. Please register in advance as space is limited, sign up here: https://forms.gle/n9KSJYjN5dXjRpEm8 This is an adult program. This [...]
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to the library’s Activity Room on Wednesday, January 22nd for a Teen Crafternoon from 4:00-5:00PM. Teens will create a 2025 “mood board” collage using magazines, photos, and scrapbooking materials. All materials will be provided. Teens should email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register.