Join us on the Library’s front lawn for a reception honoring Belchertown-based artist, Brendan Stecchini, and his sculpture, REFLECTIVE WIND. The reception will feature music, light refreshments, and the opportunity for people of all ages to build their own mini-sculpture to take home. The sculpture is on loan to the Clapp Memorial Library from the [...]
The Clapp Memorial Library invites all film buffs for Out of the Shadows: Hollywood’s History with the LGBTQ+ Community by film historian Frank Mandosa. On Wednesday, June 14 at 7PM, Mandosa will take a look at LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream film, both onscreen and off. Over the past century, Hollywood has had a troubled history [...]
Let's kick off Summer Reading! On June 16th starting at 4PM, visit the Library at Food Truck Friday on the Common for fun activities, and join us at the music stage at 6PM for a family concert with The Grumpytime Club Band to kick off summer reading. Funded by the Belchertown Cultural Council. Learn more [...]
Divinity Roxx is bringing a concert to Belchertown for our Summer Reading Program! Join us at the Belchertown High School auditorium at 3 pm on June 17th, doors at 2:40 pm. After touring with Beyonce, Divinity turned her attention to children. Her album, "Ready, Set, Go," is about positivity in mind and body and two [...]
The Library will be closed in observation of Juneteenth
On Thursday, June 22 at 7 PM, Kate Donovan, owner of Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens, will present Backyard Orchards at the Clapp Memorial Library. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to grow fruit trees on your own property, this program is for you. Donovan helps clients grow food through lectures, garden planning, soil testing, [...]
A traveling exhibition featuring items from the Belchertown State School will be at the Clapp Memorial Library on Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24. Kate Anderson will be present on behalf of the Friends of the Belchertown State School to answer questions and take donations.
June 26, 2023 at 3:30 pm Learn about: Ticks and mosquitos Mosquito- and tick-borne illnesses Protecting yourself Exploration and activities for kids! The bite lab contains illustrations about the life cycles of mosquitos and ticks, myths and facts about mosquitos, ticks, and protecting yourself. It also has a display case with 15 species of mosquitos [...]
Celebrate the start of the Teen Summer Reading Program with a Teen Trivia Night at the Clapp Memorial Library on Friday, June 30th at 6:00PM. Test your knowledge on everything from pop culture, to local geography, to other common (and obscure) information! All attendees will earn a raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program, [...]
The Library will be closed in observation of Independence Day
