Mass Save Pop-Up Resource Table
2026-02-20 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Learn about no-cost Home Energy Assessments (HEAs) and other MassSave benefits for homeowners and renters. The goal of these assessments is to make residents’ homes safer, healthier, and more comfortable, while identifying ways to lower energy consumption, carbon emissions, and utility bill costs. There will be a table with resources and representatives of HomeWorks Energy will help explain all the benefits and answer any questions.
This program is funded by HomeWorks Energy, Inc.

BHS Art Reception
2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The public is invited to the Clapp Memorial Library on Tuesday, February 24th from 6-7pm for an Art Exhibit Reception for Elizabeth Texeira’s Studio Art 3, Studio Art 4, and Honors Art Classes at Belchertown High School. The reception will celebrate the young artists’ work, which will be on display in the library throughout the month of February. Light refreshments will be provided. This program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Teen Book Club (Feb 2026)
2026-02-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library has a book club for teens in grades 7-12! On Wednesday, February 25th from 3:00-4:00PM, teens will discuss The Honeys by Ryan La Sala. 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 the meeting. Email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com with any questions.

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2026-02-26 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-05 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly 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.

Escape the Under - a Stranger Things Escape Room
2026-02-26 18:00 - 18:45, 2026-02-26 19:00 - 19:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Can you escape before time runs out? The library will host Escape the Under, a Stranger Things themed Escape Room for adults on Thursday, February 26th with sessions at 6:00PM and 7:00PM in the library’s Activity Room. You will have 40 minutes to look for clues, solve puzzles, and work together to escape before time runs out!
Space is limited, sign up here: https://forms.gle/NhsxkQdxu1wmroRYA
Solving puzzles does not require any knowledge of Stranger Things, but dressing up in Hellfire Club, Scoops Ahoy, or other Stranger Things swag is encouraged!

Pokémon Day
2026-02-27 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
For the second year in a row, the Clapp Memorial Library invites the public to visit and celebrate Pokémon Day on Friday, February 27th with fun for all ages! Take part in any of our themed activities to earn a raffle ticket for a Pokémon Prize Bundle!
All Day: Pokémon Scavenger Hunt
Pokémon have taken over the library! All ages are invited to go on a scavenger hunt to find them in the building.
2:30-5:00PM on the Main Floor: Pokémon Cross Stitch with Jon Rymaz
Learn how to cross-stitch a Pokémon! Jon Rymaz will demonstrate cross-stitching and assist others in learning on the main floor of the library. Fill out this form to preregister and choose your Pokémon. Kits will be distributed on Pokémon Day. Walk-ins are welcome, but Pokémon options for walk-ins will be limited. This program is for ages 10+.
4:30-6:00PM: Pokémon Diamond-Painting for Teens and Tweens
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to diamond-paint a drink coaster featuring Eevee or one of its Eeveelutions! Teen Services Coordinator Ruthie Sterling will teach the basics of diamond-painting. All materials will be provided. Space is limited; email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register.
5:00-6:00PM: Pokémon Bingo
Do you know your Pokémon? Patrons of all ages are invited to drop-in during this hour for Pokémon Bingo on the main floor of the library! Win a sticker prize! Patrons under 10 must be accompanied and continually supervised by a parent or caregiver while in the Library per our Unattended Child Policy. No registration is necessary.
6:00-7:45PM: Pokémon Movie Night
We will end the day by showing the 2019 Pokémon movie featuring Ryan Reynolds as the voice of Detective Pikachu. This film is rated PG. Patrons under 10 must be accompanied and continually supervised by a parent or caregiver while in the Library per our Unattended Child Policy. Please register here.
This program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Pokémon Cross Stitch
2026-02-27 14:30 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Learn how to cross-stitch a Pokémon! Jon Rymaz will demonstrate cross-stitching and assist others in learning on the main floor of the library. Fill out this form to preregister and choose your Pokémon. Kits will be distributed on Pokémon Day. Walk-ins are welcome, but Pokémon options for walk-ins will be limited. This program is for ages 10+.
This program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Pokémon Diamond-Painting
2026-02-27 16:30 - 18:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Celebrate Pokémon Day at the Clapp Memorial Library!
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to the library to learn the basics of diamond-painting by diamond-painting their own Eeveelution drink coaster! All materials will be provided. Space is limited; email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register. This program, which takes place in the library’s Activity Room, is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Pokémon Movie Night
2026-02-27 18:00 - 19:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
We will end the day by showing the 2019 Pokémon movie featuring Ryan Reynolds as the voice of Detective Pikachu. This film is rated PG. Patrons under 10 must be accompanied and continually supervised by a parent or caregiver while in the Library per our Unattended Child Policy. Please register here.
This program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Magic: the Gathering
2026-02-28 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-03-14 10:30 - 13:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join us for Magic the Gathering in the Activity Room. Bring your own deck or use one of our learning decks. Everyone is welcome, however players must be fluent readers. Players under the age of 10 must have a caregiver who is at least 14 years old on the Library premises. Join us for every session or just one – it’s up to you!
We will have two instructors to help get games started and assist with the rules of the game. No registration is required. Check the Library website or Facebook page if there is inclement weather.
Saturdays, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
February 28th, March 14th, 21st, 24th, April 4th*, 11th, & 18th.
Magic will start at 11am on April 4th

Ukulele Play Along (Virtual Event)
2026-03-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, MA
Strum along with the Ukulele Play Along on the first Monday every month!
Grab your ukulele and play along – because playing your ukulele is more fun when you do it with others. We’ll be focusing on 3 and 4 chord songs, with lyrics and chords provided on screen. Participants will be muted, so don’t worry about how you sound!
To join, email Julie Stepanek (julie@musicjulie.com) for the Zoom link and to receive the songs for the program. Don’t have a Ukulele? Don’t worry – you can borrow one from us!

Clapp Writing Group
2026-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
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 you are interested, contact Annie at the library to sign up: macona@cwmars.org

What "YA" Readin' Book Club
2026-03-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The library’s What “YA” Readin’? Book Group, a group for adults who read Young Adult books, will meet Thursday, April 2nd at 7:00PM to discuss One Step Forward by Marcie Flinchum Atkins. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the circulation desk. New members are welcome!

RPG Night - Lost Mountain Saga
2026-03-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Break out your dice and join us for a monthly game!
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.
Players can expect to encounter ancient mysteries, old Nordic folk tales, social intrigue, and unspeakable horrors lurking in every shadow as they travel across the North and slowly uncover the truth.
Our RPG campaigns meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 6-8PM.
Space is limited! Email tmannino@cwmars.org to ask about seats at the table, future campaigns, or other any questions.
Previous campaigns have included Spelljammer (Dungeons & Dragons) and Ghostbusters: a Frightfully Cheerful Roleplaying Game!
Program is for adults 18+, our Teen RPG programs are listed separately.

Wednesday Whodunnits
2026-03-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Our Mystery Book Group is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Join us as we discuss a different mystery novel each month. Copies of the current month’s pick available at the library. Email mmarszalek@cwmars.org with any questions.

Drama 101 Returns!
2026-03-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Drama 101 Returns! to the Clapp Memorial Library on Wednesday, March 11th, a BPS early release day. Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to register for this teen program perfect for drama and theater enthusiasts and those looking to try their hand at acting. From 2:00-3:00PM, the library’s Teen Services Coordinator (a former theater kid herself) will lead teens and tweens in various theater games in the library’s Activity Room. Teens can email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com with any questions and to register.

Anime & Manga Club
2026-03-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting an Anime and Manga club for tweens and teens in grades 6-8! The club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 4-5pm in the library’s Activity Room. During club meetings, we will watch 1-2 episodes of an anime, discuss manga, share artwork, eat snacks, and more! Registration is required–email macona@cwmars.org to sign up.

When a Loved One Is Dying: A Book Talk with Maureen Groden
2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
On Wednesday, March 11 at 7pm, the Clapp Memorial Library will host a book talk with Maureen Groden on her new book, When a Loved One is Dying: Conversations About Care, Connection, and Coping. When faced with a loved one’s serious illness, many families find themselves overwhelmed, uncertain, and afraid. In this compassionate guide, hospice nurse and educator Maureen Groden, RN, offers a sympathetic and deeply human glimpse into one of life’s most challenging passages. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.

Mindfulness Meditation
2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:15 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Clapp Memorial Library is once again offering a Mindfulness Meditation and Stress Reduction Awareness course. The eight-week introductory course starts on Thursday, March 12 from 7:00pm-8:15pm and runs every Thursday through April 30. The course is designed to teach and practice mindfulness-based skills. Mindfulness meditation skills teach us to be fully present in the moment and, when practiced regularly, help decrease stress levels and improve general well-being and health. Skills covered in the course are gentle and free of judgment. Because each session of this course builds on the previous week, we ask that you register only if you are able to attend all sessions.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/mGhrxGTcd1D77ift6. If you have any questions please email clapp@cwmars.org
This course will be taught by Magda Bechar, a retired nursing professor who has taught mindfulness meditation skills to many groups, including at the Clapp Memorial Library, for many years.
Sessions will take place on the main library floor, except for April 2, which will take place in the Activity Room.

Free Food Friday (March 2026)
2026-03-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Free Food Fridays are back! Teens are invited to the library after school on the second Fridays of months March through May 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. This program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Cookbook Club (Mar 2026)
2026-03-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
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! The March cookbook is Cook what you have by Christopher Kimball.
Registration & confirmation required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/96LJUDXRvxA5Jfic9

Babytime Story Time (3-12 months) Spring 2026
2026-03-16 09:00 - 09:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Babytime Story Time (3-12 months)
9:00-9:45 AM, Mondays, Mar 16, 23, 30, Apr 6, 27, May 4
Babytime is for ages 3 – 12 months and begins @ 9:00 AM. Registration & confirmation required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/uZjXjHN6ZJkiNcwN6. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.

First Steps Storytime (12-24 months) Spring 2026
2026-03-16 10:00 - 10:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
First Steps Story Time (12-24 months)
10:00-10:45 AM, Mondays, Mar 16, 23, 30, Apr 6, 27, May 4

First Steps is for ages 12 – 24 months and begins @ 10:00 AM. Registration & confirmation required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/Xb2xXyQhxDnQGNbHA. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.

Toddler Time (2 year olds) Spring 2026
2026-03-17 09:30 - 10:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Tuesday Toddler Time (2 years) Spring 2026
9:30-10:30 am, Tuesdays, Mar 17, 24, 31, Apr 7, 28, May 5
Toddler Time is for children 2-3 years old, and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration & confirmation required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/EUYVfSKvghX9Fuw96. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.

Preschool Storytime (3-5 year olds) Spring 2026
2026-03-19 09:30 - 10:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Preschool Story Time (3-5 year olds)
9:30-10:30 AM, Thursdays, Mar 19, 26, Apr 2, 9, 30, May 7
Preschool Story Time is for children ages 3 to 5, and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration & confirmation required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/26pDnS3jV5Hbg2Se9. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.

Full STEAM Ahead
2026-03-19 15:30 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Full STEAM Ahead – Afterschool Club
Dates; March 19th – April 16th Thursdays
Time: 3:30 pm to 5 pm
Ages: 8 to 11
Students ages 8 to 11 are invited to register for this afterschool series. Full STEAM Ahead will inspire kids to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) through interactive activities and problem-solving challenges, all while learning about the value of persistence and creativity.
Each session will begin with a book that will lead to a creative activity such as building mazes for Hex Bugs, creating with Lego, inventing with Makey, Makey kits, dissecting owl pellets, drawing maps, and much more! We will play games, sing some songs, practice some breathing to help with focus, and explore with arts and crafts.
Registration is required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/Njhw535LBXRq1E4j7. Children under the age of 10 years must have a caregiver who is 14 years or older on the Library premises. Students who are 10 or 11 years old that would like bus transportation from a Belchertown Public School should contact Jennifer Whitehead, jwhitehead@cwmars.org
