Clapp Memorial Library

Early Closing: 5:30 PM
2022-01-13 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will close at 5:30 pm on January 13th

Thursday Preschool Storytime (Winter 2021)
2022-01-13 09:30 - 10:30, 2022-01-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2022-01-27 09:30 - 10:30, 2022-02-03 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Old Town Hall, 28 Park Street, Belchertown, 01007, United States
10:00-11:00 am, Thursdays, Dec 2nd, 9th, 16th, Jan 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, & Feb 3rd
Preschool Storytime is for ages 3-7 and begins @ 9:00 AM. Registration is required. Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Program will be held in the Rec Center. Registration and masks (ages 3 and older) are required.
Registration open until all slots are filled – just sign up for the Program and Jennifer Whitehead, Children’s Librarian, will be in touch!
When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.

Early Closing: 5:30 PM
2022-01-14 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will close at 5:30 pm on January 14th

Library Closing: Martin Luther King Jr Day 2022
2022-01-17 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Martin Luther King Jr Day.

Tuesday Baby/Toddler Time (Winter 2021)
2022-01-18 09:30 - 10:00, 2022-01-25 09:30 - 10:00, 2022-02-01 09:30 - 10:00 | Old Town Hall, 28 Park Street, Belchertown, 01007, United States
9:30-10:00 AM, Tuesdays, Nov 30th, Dec 7th, 14th, Jan 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, & Feb 1st.
Babytime is for ages 6 months– 2 years and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Program will be held in the Rec Center. Registration and masks (ages 3 and older) are required.
Registration open until all slots are filled – just sign up for the Program and Jennifer Whitehead, Children’s Librarian, will be in touch!
When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.

Sing Along with Jacques "Pop" Hooten (Winter 2021)
2022-01-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Town Hall Auditorium, 1 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Wednesdays at 10:30am – Dec 1st, 8th, 15th, Jan 5th, 12th
Music with Jacques Hooten aka Pop! Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the Town Hall auditorium, geared towards ages 1 to 6.
Enjoy singing and dancing in this interactive music series. Limited space so register today. Masks are required for ages 3 and older. Registration closes when the class is filled
Funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club (Virtual)
2022-01-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-02-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-03-22 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.

Teen Advisory Board – Jan 2022
2022-01-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will meet virtually on Wednesday, January 26th, at 6:30PM to discuss the library’s teen programming plans for 2022. Teens are encouraged to share their ideas and book suggestions, and new members are welcome. The Teen Advisory Board is a group of 7th-12th grade students who propose library programming for teens and provide input on teen services. To receive the link to join the meeting, teens must e-mail clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register.

Teen Trivia Night - Jan 2022
2022-01-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a virtual Teen Trivia Night at 7:00PM on Wednesday, January 26th. Trivia will cover topics from pop culture and general knowledge to 2021 events and news. This program is open to teens in grades 7-12, and the winner will receive a gift certificate to a local restaurant. To receive the Zoom link, teens must email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register for the program.

Library Closing: Snow
2022-01-29 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library is closed today, 1/29, in light of the snow forecast.

We're Going on a Twos Hunt!
2022-02-20 - 2022-02-26 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library invites you to explore two of Belchertown’s Conservation Areas and search for 2s!
Many children will be on school break on “Twosday”, 2-22-22 and we love numbers and nature almost as much as books.
Everyone is welcome to explore both or one of the scavenger hunt trails. Find 2s on the trees as you hike. Can you find all 22 of them? Take a photo (or draw a picture) of at least one of the 2s and then visit the library to pick up a prize or TWO (while supplies last).
The hunts will be at the Reed Conservation Area at 87 Gold Street and the Meadows Conservation Area on Catherine Drive, off of Bay Road.
There is parking available at both locations.
The hunts will be up from February 20th until February 26th.
Please DO NOT remove any of the 2s.
The object is to find 22 twos at each trail but don’t worry if you can’t find them all or make it to each trail. Do your best and then visit the Clapp Memorial Library, starting 2-22-22, and tell us about your hike. Prizes will be available all week or until supplies last. If you have any questions please call 323-0417 or email Jennifer at jwhitehead@cwmars.org.
Happy Hunting!

Library Closing: Presidents’ Day 2022
2022-02-21 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Presidents’ Day

Twos-Day
2022-02-22 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 is Twos-Day!
Join us on “Twos-Day,” 2/22/22 to celebrate the number 2! All ages can stop by the library anytime that day to receive two free raffle tickets to enter to win one of our prizes, including a bouquet of tulips. There will also be special book displays and take-home activity sheets for kids.
2/22/22 occurs during school vacation week, so come on in that day to stock up on books and movies to keep you
busy during winter break! See you then, toodle-oo!

Snowmen Card-making for Kids
2022-02-23 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual, MA
Members of the Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board will teach kids ages 5-10 how to make snowmen cards! This program will take place virtually at 3:30PM on Wednesday, February 23rd. Please email jwhitehead@cwmars.org to register. Spots are limited. After registering, families can pick up their card-making kits at the library starting a week before the program.

Crafting Night (virtual)
2022-02-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Library is having a virtual Crafting Night for teens in grades 7-12 on Wednesday, February 23rd at 7:00PM. Teens will learn how to repurpose old books into brand-new items! The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board will also meet during this program. New members are welcome. Teens interested in joining TAB are encouraged to attend, but teens don’t have to be TAB members to attend the program. Teens must e-mail clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register and must receive an email confirmation before picking up materials from the library for the program.

Snow Closing
2022-02-25 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The library is closed today in light of the accumulating snow.

Babytime Storytime (0-24 mo) Spring 2022
2022-03-22 09:00 - 09:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
9:00-9:45 AM, Tuesdays, Mar 22nd, 29th, Apr 5th, 12th, May 3rd & 10th.
Babytime is for ages 0 – 24 months and begins @ 9:300 AM. Registration is required, you do not need to enter a book review. Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Program will be held at the Rec Department at 66 State St. Registration is required. Registration open until all slots are filled – just sign up for the Program and Jennifer Whitehead, Children’s Librarian, will be in touch! When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.
Register via Beanstack: https://clapplibrary.beanstack.org

Toddler Storytime (2-3 yrs) Spring 2022
2022-03-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
10:00-11:00 am, Tuesdays, Mar 22nd, 29th, Apr 5th, 12th, May 3rd & 10th.
Toddlertime is for children ages 2 to 3, and begins @ 10:00 AM. Registration is required. Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Program will be held at the Rec Department at 66 State St. Registration is required. Registration open until all slots are filled – just sign up for the Program and Jennifer Whitehead, Children’s Librarian, will be in touch! When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.
Registration via Beanstack: https://clapplibrary.beanstack.org

Music with "Pop" (Spring 2022)
2022-03-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
10:30 am, Wednesdays, Mar 23rd, 30th, Apr 6th, 13th, 20th, May 11th, 25th, and Jun 1st & 8th
Music with Jacques Hooten aka Pop! Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the Town Hall auditorium, geared towards ages 1 to 6. Spaces will be filled first by children who reside within Belchertown. Enjoy singing and dancing in this interactive music series. Registration required, for information email Jennifer Whitehead, Children’s Librarian. Funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Thursday Preschool Storytime (3-6 yrs) Spring 2022
2022-03-24 09:30 - 10:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
9:30-10:30 am, Thursdays, Mar 24th, 31st, Apr 7th, 14th, May 5th & 12th
Preschool Storytime is for 3-6 year olds and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Program will be held at the Rec Department at 66 State St. Registration is required. Registration open until all slots are filled – just sign up for the Program and Jennifer Whitehead, Children’s Librarian, will be in touch! When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.
Register via Beanstack: https://clapplibrary.beanstack.org

Teen Advisory Board - Mar 2022
2022-03-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will meet virtually on Wednesday, March 30th, at 7:00PM. The Teen Advisory Board is a group of 7th-12th grade students who propose library programming for teens and provide input on teen services. To receive the link to join the meeting, teens must e-mail clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register.

Library Giving Day 2022
2022-04-06 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Calling all library lovers: Support the Clapp Memorial Library this #LibraryGivingDay! This one-day online fundraising event will occur on April 6th and will help us strengthen our community and transform lives every day.
https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Clapp-Memorial-Library

Catalog Maintenance
2022-04-16 18:00 - 2022-04-18 22:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Our library catalog & database will be down for system maintenance starting 6PM on 4/16 through 4/18. This may impact access to our eLibrary resources such as OverDrive/Libby and Kanopy.
