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 [...]
The library's What "YA" Readin'? Book Group, a group for adults who read Young Adult books, will meet Thursday, February 5th at 7:00PM to discuss Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the circulation desk. New members are welcome!
Join singer-songwriter Jess Martin and poet-naturalist Kim Hoff at the Clapp Memorial Library in Belchertown for a free afternoon of music, poetry, and connection with the wild beauty of our local landscape on Saturday, June 7 at 3 pm. Come celebrate the magic of our home ecosystems and the stories they tell through art. This [...]
Grab your popcorn for this program series! Mondays in June we’re showing a series of films for Pride Month in our Activity Room! Features include a black & white classic, a teen coming of age, a cross country drive, and a documentary. Snacks provided, no registration required. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the [...]
Our current RPG campaign, Vaesen: The Lost Mountain Saga & Other Tales, is a dark Gothic setting steeped in Nordic folklore and the old myths of Scandinavia! Dive into mysteries where old struggles against the new, and myths come alive. No experience necessary. Welcome to the Mythic North – northern Europe of the nineteenth century, [...]
Our Mystery Book Group is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Join us as we discuss a different mystery novel each month. Email mmarszalek@cwmars.org with any questions.
A dedication event for Belchertown's three new Transfer Station Container Murals & a celebration of community with family activities about sustainability. June 13th, 4-6PM at the Belchertown Transfer Station 135 Hamilton Street Trash Fashion Contest! Come in wearable art from upcycled materials! Show off and win prizes. Visit the Swap Shop for inspiration and materials. [...]
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board will meet Friday, June 13th from 4:30-5:30PM in the library’s Activity Room for their last meeting of the 2024-2025 school year! Pizza will be provided to celebrate! TAB is a group of 7th-12th grade students who meet monthly during the school year to propose library programming for teens, [...]
Friday, June 13th, 6:30PM Do you like browsing cookbooks and trying new recipes? In the Cookbook Club, we each make a recipe from a cookbook and bring it for everyone to try. Taste, enjoy, and chat with your new cookbook friends! Registration & confirmation required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/SW89vY1PjHPSvBkL9 Program limited to 15 participants. Due [...]
The Clapp Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, June 16-Wednesday, June 18 due to safety concerns during installation of the stained glass window and new side entry. The Library will also be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. Materials due while the building is closed will have their due dates [...]