Clapp Memorial Library

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2022-07-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-14 17:00 - 18:45, 2022-07-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-21 17:00 - 18:45, 2022-07-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-28 17:00 - 18:45, 2022-07-30 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet twice a week at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you’re welcome to join the fun.

First Steps Story Time (6-23 months) - Summer 2022
2022-07-12 09:00 - 09:45, 2022-07-19 09:00 - 09:45, 2022-07-26 09:00 - 09:45, 2022-08-02 09:00 - 09:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
9:00-9:45 AM, Tuesdays, July 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, Aug 2nd & 9th
First Steps is for ages 6 – 23 months and begins @ 9:00 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Program will take place on the Library lawn, weather allowing, families need to bring chairs/blankets and water, sunscreen, and bug repellant are suggested.
Registration (click here) and confirmation required. Registration open until all slots are filled – just sign up for the Program and Jennifer Whitehead, Children’s Librarian, will be in touch!
Registration: https://forms.gle/m3dKnv3sXNh8d7vE8

Little Explorers Story Time (2 yrs) - Summer 2022
2022-07-12 10:00 - 10:45, 2022-07-19 10:00 - 10:45, 2022-07-26 10:00 - 10:45, 2022-08-02 10:00 - 10:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
10:00-10:45 am, Tuesdays, July 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, Aug 2nd & 9th
Little Explorers Story Time is for children 2 years old, and begins @ 10:00 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Program will take place on the Library lawn, weather allowing, families need to bring chairs/blankets and water, sunscreen, and bug repellant are suggested.
Registration (click here) and confirmation required. Registration open until all slots are filled – just sign up for the Program and Jennifer Whitehead, Children’s Librarian, will be in touch!
Registration form: https://forms.gle/TCuRBB8dRSST3VLE9

Getting Ready for Kindergarten - Summer 2022
2022-07-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-07-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-07-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
10:00-11:00 am, Wednesdays, July 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, Aug 3rd & 10th
Getting Ready for Kindergarten is for children entering Kindergarten this fall and beings at @ 10:00 AM. Registration is required. Getting Ready for Kindergarten feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities independent of their caregivers to prepare young children for school. Program will be held in the Children’s Activity Room.
Registration (click here) and confirmation required. Registration open until all slots are filled – just sign up for the Program and Jennifer Whitehead, Children’s Librarian, will be in touch!
Registration form: https://forms.gle/Xves7k94xoHEwpUj9

Take a Tromp through the Swamp!
2022-07-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Take a Tromp through the Swamp!
A top-ten lineup of the world’s most fun, upbeat, and participatory kids’ and camp songs – many are even a bit athletic, with singer/guitarist/banjoist Tom Sieling.
Free – Everyone is invited.
Wednesday, July 13th at 6PM on the Library Lawn
In the case of rain, event will be moved to Townhall Auditorium)

Explorers Story Time (3-6 yrs) - Summer 2022
2022-07-14 09:30 - 10:30, 2022-07-21 09:30 - 10:30, 2022-07-28 09:30 - 10:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Program is FULL. All new registrations will be added to a waitlist.
9:30-10:30 am, Thursdays, July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, Aug 4th & 11th
Explorers Story time is for children ages 3 to 6, and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Program will take place on the Library lawn, weather allowing, families need to bring chairs/blankets and water, sunscreen, and bug repellant are suggested.
Registration (click here) and confirmation required. Registration open until all slots are filled – just sign up for the Program and Jennifer Whitehead, Children’s Librarian, will be in touch!
Registration form: https://forms.gle/tWPKREv2frRUn6369

Critters of Lake Wallace
2022-07-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Foley Field, 66 State Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join us on Saturday, July 16 at 9:00 am. to investigate fascinating creatures and critters in Lake Wallace. Join local biologists and parents Caralyn Zehnder and Will Duncan as we learn about the life cycles of aquatic invertebrates like dragonflies and damselflies and sample the lake to see what we can find. Geared towards ages 4 years and up.
Registration is required – sign up here.
We will meet at the end of the ball fields. Play clothes and bug spray are highly suggested. If the 9 am program fills up, we offer a second program starting at 10:15 am.
Any questions, call the Clapp Memorial Library at 413-323-0417

Critters of Lake Wallace
2022-07-16 10:15 - 11:15 | Foley Field, 66 State Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join us on Saturday, July 16 at 10:15 am. to investigate fascinating creatures and critters in Lake Wallace. Join local biologists and parents Caralyn Zehnder and Will Duncan as we learn about the life cycles of aquatic invertebrates like dragonflies and damselflies and sample the lake to see what we can find. Geared towards ages 4 years and up.
Registration is required – sign up here.
We will meet at the end of the ball fields. Play clothes and bug spray are highly suggested.
Any questions, call the Clapp Memorial Library at 413-323-0417

Music with Jacques "Pop" Hooten and Ann Marie Messbauer
2022-07-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Wednesday, July 20th at 6 pm. Music with Jacques “Pop” Hooten and Ann Marie Messbauer on the Library lawn. Bring a blanket, chairs and even a picnic dinner, if you would like, and enjoy a range of music from two members of Rising Tide band.
If it rains, we will be in the town hall auditorium and then food will not be allowed, but you will still want a blanket to sit on.
Make sure to sign-up for our Summer Reading Program if you’re not already!
https://clapplibrary.beanstack.org/

Teen Trivia Night - Jul 2022
2022-07-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a Teen Trivia Night on Friday, July 22nd at 6:00PM. Test your knowledge on everything from pop culture, to the outdoors, to local lore and knowledge! All attendees will earn a raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program, and the winner will receive a gift card to a local business! Teens ages 12-18 can register at the library or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com.

Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club (Virtual)
2022-07-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual, MA
A monthly book group for lovers of high fantasy, hard science fiction, fable, far future, and all of the speculative fiction options. We are currently meeting virtually on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6PM.
Upcoming Meetings:

July 26th – Light from Uncommon Stars – Ryka Aoki
August 23rd – A Memory Called Empire – Arkady Martine

To sign-up or ask questions email Tegan at tmannino@cwmars.org.

Beyond the Book Club
2022-07-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Open to Kids going into 4th-6th Grade
Read Diverse Books! Help Your Community! Make Bookish Friends!
Join us at our next meeting to talk about this month’s book, Ways to Make Sunshine by Renée Watson, and to decorate kindness rocks! The Beyond the Book Club meetings are hosted by Jennifer Whitehead (Head of Youth Services) and Camryn Scoon (Upcoming 9th-grader and lover of books). This month’s meeting will be held on the Clapp Memorial Library’s lawn.
Being part of the Belchertown Beyond the Book Club means to have an open mind and a full heart. We are a unique group made up of creative kids who want to create a positive change in our world, no matter how small.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/XBr773nXg6Dnro7P8

Teen Write Night: S'mores and Stories Edition!
2022-07-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Wed, July 27th 5:30-7:00PM
Teens ages 12-18 are invited to a special Teen Write Night outside the Clapp Memorial Library! S’mores are included! No creative writing experience is necessary to attend this creative writing program. Teens who attend will earn an additional raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program.
Email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com or visit the library to register.

Frisbee Fun with Todd Brodeur
2022-07-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Jabish Brook Middle School, 62 North Washington St, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Hosted by Clapp Memorial Library at the gym at Jabish Brook Middle School
Frisbee Fun with two-time Freestyle Frisbee Champion, Todd Brodeur.
Todd educates, entertains and motivates his audience with his captivating Frisbee show. He promotes staying active throughout your life by playing disc sports. He focuses on healthy lifestyles, creativity, flexibility and balance, all aimed at improving self-esteem and confidence.
Before the show, stop by the Library between 10:00 am and 5:45 pm to enter a raffle to win a Frisbee!
This raffle is attended only for children registered for our summer reading program and planning to go to the Frisbee show.
