Library Closing: Patriots’ Day 2025
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesThe Library will be closed in observation of Patriots’ Day
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Intro to Nature Photography for Kids at Lake Wallace
Parks & Recreation 66 State Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesLearn 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 [...]
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Astral Evening – Stargazing at the Library
Foley Field 66 State Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesTelescopes 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 [...]
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Outdoor Survival Skills Workshop
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesPROGRAM 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 [...]
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Teen Advisory Board (Apr 2025)
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesThe 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 [...]
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Introduction to Basic Photography
Parks & Recreation 66 State Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesRegistration required, click here to sign up. Learn how to capture beautiful images of nature in this series of photography workshops. Belchertown’s abundant natural resources offer limitless opportunities for creating amazing photos. Through these workshops, you’ll gain an understanding of photography fundamentals, and then go into the field to apply what you’ve learned. All levels [...]
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Magic: the Gathering
Magic: the Gathering
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesMagic: the Gathering Saturdays in March and April March 22nd, 29th, April 19th, 11 am to 1:30 pm April 26th, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Come play Magic: the Gathering in the Activity Room. Bring your own deck (and mats and dice) or use one of our learning decks. Everyone is welcome, however players must [...]
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Servas
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesAre you interested in having a greater cultural experience when you travel in the US or abroad? Do you have commitments preventing you from traveling yet you are still looking to make connections with the world? Are you 18 to 30 years of age and want a language or cultural immersion experience? Perhaps Servas is [...]
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What “YA” Readin’? Book Group
What “YA” Readin’? Book Group
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesThe library's What "YA" Readin'? Book Group, a group for adults who read Young Adult books, will meet on Thursday, June 5th at 7:00PM to discuss Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the circulation desk. New members are welcome!
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Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness Meditation
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesClapp Memorial Library is offering a Stress Reduction Awareness course. The eight-week introductory course starts on Thursday, March 13 at 7 PM and runs every Thursday through May 1. 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, [...]