Library Closing: Veterans’ Day 2024
The Library will be closed in observation of Veterans' Day
10 events found.
Events
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Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States
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Maltese Falcon Book Group
FeaturedClapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesHave you ever wanted to take the time to discuss a novel in depth? In this six-session group we will discuss the classic detective novel The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett. The discussion will be introduced and facilitated by retired professor David Spector, who has some expertise on birds in literature. There are, indeed, birds, [...]
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Ghostbusters RPG
Featured Ghostbusters RPGClapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesIt's time to strap on that proton pack and play Ghostbusters: A Frightfully Cheerful Roleplaying Game. For fans of the movies and roleplaying games (such as D&D, Call of Cthulhu, and others). No experience necessary to join in on this zany adventure. Ghostbusters has expanded from it's original team of four, with new hires and [...]
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Wednesday Whodunnits
Featured Wednesday WhodunnitsClapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesOur 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.
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Beat the Winter Blues: Hygge for Teenagers
FeaturedClapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesDo you get the winter blues when the clocks change? Are you interested in learning self-care strategies for the winter months? Have you been curious about hygge (pronounced HOO-GA), the Danish term for a sense of comfort, contentment, and pleasurable coziness? Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to the library’s Activity Room on Wednesday, November [...]
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A Narrative of Dwight Village in Belchertown, Part 2
FeaturedClapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesMichael Carolan returns for the second part of his narrative history of Dwight Village in Belchertown. Known as Logg-town, Hopetown, Dwight’s Station and Pansy Park, this narrowly-defined, eight-square-mile district has been subsumed historically into the larger community. The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher—the “most famous man in America”—gave his first sermon here. The hamlet was celebrated [...]
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Free Food Friday
FeaturedClapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesTeens are invited to the library after school on the third Friday of the month for free snacks as they visit and use the library! Students must be in grades 7-12 and arrive between 2:00-3:30PM for a free snack, courtesy of the library, as supplies last.
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Celebrate our Steinway with Stephen Page
FeaturedJoin the Clapp Memorial Library on Friday, November 15 at 7pm at the Belchertown United Church of Christ for a Jazz Piano Concert by Stephen Page. The concert will be performed on the Library’s newly restored 1877 Steinway Grand Piano, which we are welcoming back to Belchertown! The piano restoration was made possible through a [...]
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Novel Writing Month Write-In
FeaturedClapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesJoin us at the library for a Novel Writing Month Write-in! Bring your laptop, notebook & pen, or even your typewriter and participate in some timed word sprints, where we’ll challenge ourselves to write as many words as we can. This event is for adults 18+. For more information, contact Annie: macona@cwmars.org
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Maltese Falcon Book Group
FeaturedClapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesHave you ever wanted to take the time to discuss a novel in depth? In this six-session group we will discuss the classic detective novel The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett. The discussion will be introduced and facilitated by retired professor David Spector, who has some expertise on birds in literature. There are, indeed, birds, [...]