The public is invited to the Clapp Memorial Library on Tuesday, April 8 from 6-7pm for an Art Exhibit Reception for Elizabeth Texeira’s Studio 3, Studio 4, and Honors Classes. The reception will celebrate the young artists’ work, which will be on display in the library throughout the month of April. Light refreshments will be [...]
Teens are invited to the library after school on the second Friday of the month 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.
The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Book Sale Monday: 4:00-8:00pm Members Night – memberships available at the door Tuesday-Friday: 10:00am-8:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Book Sale accepts cash, check, and credit card. Want to join the Friends? The Friends meet every third Thursday of the month at 6:30PM!
Spring has sprung! Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to a springtime Teen Crafternoon on Wednesday, April 16th from 3:30-4:30PM in the library’s Activity Room. Attendees will learn the basics of cross-stitch and create their own cross-stitched flower card using a pattern. All materials and instruction will be provided. Space is limited. Email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to [...]
The Library will be closed in observation of Patriots’ Day
Learn how to capture beautiful images of nature in these photography workshops. Come for a short presentation and then go outside to explore for hands-on photography. You will gain an understanding of photography fundamentals, and then apply what you've learned. Attend one or both workshops. Registration is required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/wjKvvdZCbqhHRxPh6 Geared towards photographers [...]
A monthly book group for lovers of high fantasy, hard science fiction, fable, far future, and all of the speculative fiction options. We meet online via Google Meet. Upcoming reads: The Naming Song / Jedediah Berry (1/27) The Children of Blood and Bone / Tomi Adeyemi (2/24) The Tainted Cup / Robert Jackson Bennett (3/24) [...]
Telescopes will be set up on Foley Field and a representative of Springfield STARS will lead us on a tour of the night sky and some of its most interesting and impressive sights. Please wear comfortable footwear and clothing to be able to stand outside for an extended period of time. To get to the [...]
PROGRAM FULL 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. Learn how to make a Survival Shelter like in Hatchet, how to set [...]
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board will meet Friday, April 25th from 4:30-5:30PM in the library’s Activity Room. TAB members will continue to work on their miniature libraries and reflect on their Food Drive in March. TAB is a group of 7th-12th grade students who meet monthly during the school year to propose library [...]