Bring a plant (or not!) to the library and swap it for a new one. The program takes place on the library lawn. Monthly on the third Tuesday of the month from May to September. This program is funded by the Belchertown & Around Plant Swap
Fall Foraging Walk, 4:30-5:30pm Gain greater food security by learning wild and feral edible and medicinal plants and fungi. On Wednesday, September 16 at 4:30pm using the Wallace Lake Sensory Trails, we will learn how to identify and prepare foods using common wild edibles that you can find near where you live. Join naturalist and [...]
NEW DATE: September 18th, 2026 Do you like browsing cookbooks and trying new recipes? In the Cookbook Club, we each make a recipe from a cookbook and bring it for everyone to try. Taste, enjoy, and chat with your new cookbook friends! The September cookbook is Eat yourself healthy by Jamie Oliver. Registration & confirmation [...]
Celebrate the unforgettable hits of Billy Joel and Elton John in this lively tribute featuring pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels. With rich vocals and jazz-infused flair, Jay performs classics like “Piano Man,” “Your Song,” “Rocket Man,” and more—bringing fresh life to the music of two pop legends in an evening of timeless tunes and nostalgic [...]
Saturday, September 19: Upcycling Workshop 11-1pm Join Elena Wang, former sustainable fashion professor in an upcycling jam session! You’ll learn easy, no-sew upcycling tricks, including cropping, fabric painting, spray painting and dye techniques. Bring anything you rarely or never wear from your closet. Registration is not required but it helps us plan. Sign up here [...]
The Library will close at 4pm.
Learn about no-cost Home Energy Assessments (HEAs) and other MassSave benefits for homeowners and renters. The goal of these assessments is to make residents’ homes safer, healthier, and more comfortable, while identifying ways to lower energy consumption, carbon emissions, and utility bill costs. There will be a table with resources and representatives of HomeWorks Energy [...]
The Library will be closed during the Belchertown Fair
The library invites teens in grades 7-12 to join its Teen Book Club! Each month teens will read and meet to discuss one book from the MA Teen Choice Book Awards (MTCBA) nominee list. This is the only book award in the state selected by teens! September’s meeting will be Wednesday, September 30th from 3:00-4:00PM [...]
“The Woolies” Silent Auction of handmade Woolens: October 2nd – 23rd The Clapp Memorial Library’s fiber arts group, “The Woolies” will be holding a silent auction of their beautiful, handmade woolens to benefit the library. Items include hats, scarves, washcloths, mittens and more! Stop by the library to see and bid on your favorite between [...]