Program has been postponed. We are working on rescheduling and will announce it as soon as we can. Join artist Ruth Sanderson as she reads and shows the illustrations from her new board book, Good Morning Farm Animals. Children are encouraged to imitate the sounds and movements of the animals they see for a fun-filled [...]
The Library will close early at 1PM for New Year's Eve, save travels!
PROGRAM FULL - WAITLIST ONLY Noon Year's Eve Party Tuesday, December 31st 10:30AM-12:15PM Help us ring in 2025 without staying up past your bedtime! Children ages 3-11 and their families are invited to a fun morning of celebration and community hosted by the library in the Lawrence Memorial Hall Auditorium. Dress up or wear your [...]
The Library will be closed in observation of the new year.
Help Caoin O'Durgy, a Massachusetts based illustrator and Muralist, prepare his design for a mural at our own Transfer station in Belchertown on Saturday, January 4th 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm We are very excited and proud to welcome you all to an event designed specifically to allow community input of a mural in our [...]
Due to severe cold, program is being rescheduled. We are reaching out to registered participants. Outdoor Survival Skills Workshop with Frank Grindrod, author and director of Earthwork Programs LLC Students under the age of 10 must have a caregiver who is 14 years old or older on Library property during the workshop. Registration is required. [...]
On Wednesday, January 8 at 7PM, join us at the Clapp Memorial Library for a book talk with Ed Orzechowski. Becoming Darlene: The Story of Belchertown Patient #4952 is Orzechowski’s second account of life within the Belchertown State School following You’ll Like It Here: The Story of Donald Vitkus. After the presentation, books will be [...]
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to a movie night at the Clapp Memorial Library on Friday, January 17 from 6:00-8:30PM! Watch the movie based on the popular game, Dungeons & Dragons! Popcorn and beverages will be provided. The film is rated PG13, so students age 12 will require parent/guardian permission to attend. Register by [...]
Calling all writers! The Clapp Memorial Library invites you to learn about getting published and receive feedback on your work from a literary agent! Registration required, let us know what sessions you’ll be attending: https://forms.gle/unH2DnJCvvHRvReD6 Session I: Publishing Tips - Saturday Jan 18, 2pm Gain an insider's view of book publishing with literary agent Jan [...]
The Library will be closed in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
