Date: Wednesday, April 22nd Time: 11:00 AM - Noon The Pioneer Valley Ballet (PVB) will host a story time that will be followed by a craft and meet the characters. PVB is putting on a production of Cinderella on May 9th at the Academy of Music in Northampton. Come get a peek of what it [...]
Thursday, April 23: Astral Evening: Star Party with the Library, 8-10pm Date has been shifted to 4/23 due to forcasted viewing conditions. 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 [...]
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 [...]
Join Author/illustrator, Christine Copeland, who will read her book Spring in the Forest. She will teach us about illustrating a book and will lead us in a fun craft workshop. Space is limited. Registration is required, click here to sign up. Geared towards ages 3 to 8. Children under the age of 10 must have [...]
Our fiction book club, Clapp Critics meets every 4th Monday of the Month. Email mmarszalek@cwmars.org with any questions.
Have you ever wanted to take the time to discuss a novel in depth? In this five-session group, we will discuss the Gothic novel, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The discussion will be introduced and facilitated by retired professor David Spector. Copies of the book will be available to checkout at the circulation desk. Registration and [...]
A monthly book group for lovers of high fantasy, hard science fiction, fable, far future, and all of the speculative fiction options. We meet online via Google Meet. Upcoming reads: The Tainted Cup / Robert Jackson Bennett (3/24) Nettle & Bone / T. Kingfisher (4/28) Stories of Your Life and Others / Ted Chiang (5/26) [...]
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. [...]
The Clapp Memorial Library has a book club for teens in grades 7-12! On Wednesday, April 29th from 3:00-4:00PM, teens will discuss The Wilderness of Girls by Madeline Claire Franklin. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the library’s circulation desk and on the Libby and hoopla apps. Snacks will be provided at [...]
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. [...]