On Friday February 20 at 6pm at the Clapp Memorial Library, Edward Tick will share the spiritual and communal meaning of Tết, the Lunar New Year, and how it is celebrated in Viet Nam. He will contrast the violent experiences of the 1968 Tet Offensive of the Vietnam War with the beautiful and peaceful meaning [...]
Can you escape before time runs out? The library will host Escape the Under, a Stranger Things themed Escape Room for adults on Thursday, February 26th with sessions at 6:00PM and 7:00PM in the library’s Activity Room. You will have 40 minutes to look for clues, solve puzzles, and work together to escape before time runs [...]
Can you escape before time runs out? The library will host Escape the Under, a Stranger Things themed Escape Room for adults on Thursday, February 26th with sessions at 6:00PM and 7:00PM in the library’s Activity Room. You will have 40 minutes to look for clues, solve puzzles, and work together to escape before time runs [...]
On Wednesday, March 11 at 7pm, the Clapp Memorial Library will host a book talk with Maureen Groden on her new book, When a Loved One is Dying: Conversations About Care, Connection, and Coping. When faced with a loved one's serious illness, many families find themselves overwhelmed, uncertain, and afraid. In this compassionate guide, hospice [...]
Join us on Tuesday, March 31 at 7pm at the Clapp Memorial Library for an evening of music and stories with the Klines. Michael and Carrie Kline perform country harmony duets from coal mining songs to gospel, family songs, front porch music, and songs of people in nature. Listeners may find themselves dancing a waltz [...]
The Library will be closed in observation of Patriots’ Day
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 [...]
The Library will be closed in observation of Memorial Day
The Library will be closed in observation of Juneteenth
The Library will be closed in observation of Independence Day