A reception for Valentina Pavlyuk will be held at the Clapp Memorial Library on January 30 from 6-7 PM to celebrate her art exhibit currently on display. Valentina Pavlyuk is a self-taught artist who began painting flowers and landscapes due to her love of gardening and has since expanded to include abstract works. Everyone is [...]
Celebrate Hot Chocolate Day with Cocoa & Papercrafts! January 31st is Hot Chocolate Day! Drop by the Clapp Memorial Library from 2:30-5:30PM for free Hot Chocolate donated by Starbucks. During this time, the library will have a card & scrapbooking station open for patrons of all ages. Paper, glue, scrapbooking materials, and the library’s Ellison [...]
Take Your Child to the Library Day! Saturday February, 1st, 9:30 AM - 2 PM Bring a child in your life to visit the Clapp Memorial Library! Fran Ferry will be performing magic. Special activities and a craft will be available all day. Learn Magic the Gathering from 11 am to Noon. Open play of [...]
Register to learn about animal ambassadors from The Zoo in Forest Park. Saturday, February 1st for ages 5 to 10. A child can be registered for one of the two time slots; 10:00 am or 11:00 am. Registration is required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/13gXnu5BuFBHJKRWA Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a [...]
For the first time, local historian Cliff McCarthy will speak publicly about his mixed-race family, telling the story of his grandfather’s “passing” over the color line, his accomplished family members, and describing how his family’s incredible story illuminates many aspects of African American history and the history of our nation – from Negro League baseball [...]
Strum along with the Ukulele Play Along on the first Monday every month! Grab your ukulele and play along - because playing your ukulele is more fun when you do it with others. We'll be focusing on 3 and 4 chord songs, with lyrics and chords provided on screen. Participants will be muted, so don't [...]
PROGRAM FULL The Clapp Memorial Library hosts a bi-weekly writing group for adults aged 18+. Whether you write romance, mystery, fantasy, non-fiction, poetry, children’s books, or screenplays, you’re welcome to join us! Come meet with other writers and share what you’ve been working on over the past month, work on your writing, and more. If [...]
More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside a hospital each year. Learn how to deliver lifesaving CPR care without rescue breaths. When you immediately provide Hands-Only CPR, you can increase the chance of survival. Program will take place in the Town Hall Auditorium. Registration required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/UHZmg5ikZHu7mjfB9
A 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 "Blood at the Root" by Ladarrion Williams. New members welcome.
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 [...]
