The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board will meet Friday, April 10th from 4:30-5:30PM in the library’s Activity Room for an early celebration of Good Deeds Day by making cards for Cards for Hospitalized Kids! TAB is a group of 7th-12th grade students who meet monthly during the school year to propose library programming for [...]
Saturday, April 11 - Smartphone Photography with Linda Repasky Belchertown Recreation Department, 66 State Street (behind the police station). 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 [...]
Saturday, April 18 - Photography for Beginners with Ed Comeau 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 [...]
Join us for an evening of classical music with Kalos Trio. Kalos Trio is comprised of Rebecca Hartka on cello, Julia Liao on violin, and Barbara Lysakowski on piano. This concert will be held at BUCC with Ms. Lysakowsi’s playing the library’s 1877 Steinway piano. This program is funded in part by a grant from [...]
The Library will be closed in observation of Patriots’ Day
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 This program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to the library’s Activity Room for a Teen Crafternoon on Wednesday, April 29th from 4:00-5:00PM! Teens will make their own earrings using perler beads. Design options are endless, but patterns will be provided for those needing inspiration. No prior experience is necessary. Space is limited; email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register. [...]