Divinity Roxx is bringing a concert to Belchertown for our Summer Reading Program! Join us at the Belchertown High School auditorium at 3 pm on June 17th, doors at 2:40 pm. After touring with Beyonce, Divinity turned her attention to children. Her album, "Ready, Set, Go," is about positivity in mind and body and two [...]
The Library will be closed in observation of Juneteenth
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 [...]
On Thursday, June 22 at 7 PM, Kate Donovan, owner of Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens, will present Backyard Orchards at the Clapp Memorial Library. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to grow fruit trees on your own property, this program is for you. Donovan helps clients grow food through lectures, garden planning, soil testing, [...]
A traveling exhibition featuring items from the Belchertown State School will be at the Clapp Memorial Library on Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24. Kate Anderson will be present on behalf of the Friends of the Belchertown State School to answer questions and take donations.
June 26, 2023 at 3:30 pm Learn about: Ticks and mosquitos Mosquito- and tick-borne illnesses Protecting yourself Exploration and activities for kids! The bite lab contains illustrations about the life cycles of mosquitos and ticks, myths and facts about mosquitos, ticks, and protecting yourself. It also has a display case with 15 species of mosquitos [...]
Celebrate the start of the Teen Summer Reading Program with a Teen Trivia Night at the Clapp Memorial Library on Friday, June 30th at 6:00PM. Test your knowledge on everything from pop culture, to local geography, to other common (and obscure) information! All attendees will earn a raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program, [...]
The Library will be closed in observation of Independence Day
Come on by for the Summer Eats Kick-Off! 11:00AM on July 5th at Chestnut Hill Community School. Every summer, Summer Eats provides meals at the Chestnut Hill Community School. Find Ms Jennifer at Chestnut Hill Community School on July 5th for the launch of this year's Summer Eats program. Lunch is served 11:30 AM - [...]
Teens ages 12-18 are invited to the library's second annual Summer Reading Bingo program on Friday, July 7th from 6:00-7:00PM. Teens will play bingo for the chance to win awesome prizes like gift cards and new board games, signed books, and more! All attendees will earn a raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program. [...]