Holiday Concert with Pop Hooten
2023-12-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Our weekly Music with Pop is happening at the Belchertown Senior Center for a Holiday Concert on December 6th at 10am!
Music with Jacques Hooten aka Pop! Wednesdays, geared towards ages 1 to 6.
Funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Teen Write Night: T.G.I.O. Party
2023-12-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Students who attended any Teen Write Night in November are invited to a Teen Write Night Party at the Clapp Memorial Library on Wednesday, December 6th from 5:30-6:30PM. Email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register.

Preschool Story Time (3-5 years) Winter 2023
2023-12-07 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-12-14 09:30 - 10:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Preschool Story Time (3-5 years) Winter 2023
9:30-10:30 am, Thursdays, Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, Jan 11, 18 & 25
Raising Readers Story Time is for ages 3-6 and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign up. Registration open until all slots are filled. If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2023-12-07 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-12-14 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-12-21 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-12-28 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-01-04 17:00 - 18:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you’re welcome to join the fun.

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2023-12-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet twice a week at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you’re welcome to join the fun.

Babytime Story Time (3-12 mo) Winter 2023
2023-12-11 09:00 - 09:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Babytime Story time (3-12 mo) Fall 2023
9:00-9:45 AM, Mondays, Nov 27, Dec 4, 11, Jan 8, 22 & 29
Babytime is for ages 3 – 12 months and begins @ 9:00 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign up. Registration open until all slots are filled.
If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.

Firststeps Story Time (12-24 mo) Winter 2023
2023-12-11 10:00 - 10:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Monday Firststeps (12-24 months) Winter 2023
10:00-10:45 AM, Mondays, Nov 27, Dec 4, 11, Jan 8, 22 & 29
Firststeps is for ages 12 – 24 months and begins @ 10:00 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign up. Registration open until all slots are filled. If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.

Tuesday Toddler Time (2 years) Winter 2023
2023-12-12 09:30 - 10:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Tuesday Toddler Time (2-3 years) Winter 2023
9:30-10:30 AM, Tuesdays, Nov 28, Dec 5, 12, Jan 9, 16 & 23
Toddler Storytime is for children aged 2 years, and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign up. Registration open until all slots are filled. If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.

D&D Campaign
2023-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
When a cosmic enemy threatens to destroy their world, brave heroes must do everything in their power to save it. This quest will take them across the teeming oceans of Wildspace to the silvery void of the Astral Sea and beyond. Along the way, they’ll make friends, encounter terrifying foes, and face one cliffhanger after another. Can they save their world before time runs out?
Game will run on the 2nd Tuesday of the month through a starter series of adventures and into “Light of Xaryxis,” through the end of that campaign. Interested players should email tmannino@cwmars.org. Current campaign is expected to end fall 2024, registration to open soon for the next campaign… GHOSTBUSTERS!
Program is intended for adults, but we regularly offer teen RPG programs.

Music with Pop Winter 2023
2023-12-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-12-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Music with Pop (ages 1-5)
10:30 am, Wednesdays, Nov 15, 22, 29, Dec 6, 13 & 20
Music with Jacques Hooten aka Pop! Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the Children’s Activity Room, geared towards ages 1 to 6. Spaces will be filled first by children who reside within Belchertown. Enjoy singing and dancing in this interactive music series. Limited space so click here to register today.
December 6th will be a Holiday Concert at the Belchertown Senior Center at 10AM instead of our normal Music with Pop. Hope to see you there!
Registration & confirmation required.
Funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Wednesday Whodunnits
2023-12-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Our Mystery Book Group is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Join us as we discuss a different mystery novel each month. Email mmarszalek@cwmars.org with any questions.

Hospice 101: Everything You Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask
2023-12-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
There are so many questions when it comes to hospice care, from when to consider it, to the expectations of family and caregivers. The first part of our educational series is to break down all myths and facts concerning hospice care so that you can make thoughtful decisions if ever faced with the question, “Should we consider hospice services?” There will also be time afterward for Q&A.
Part of the series: Hospice Informational Series – From Start to Finish, Understanding Home Health Care

Hospice 101: Everything You Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask, 12/14
Navigating the Journey of Grief and Loss, 1/11
Making the Right Choice. Learn the Options for Home Health Care, 2/8

RESCHEDULED TO FEB: Teen Crochet Night
2023-12-20 17:45 - 18:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
DUE TO ILLNESS, PROGRAM HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO OUR FEBRUARY CROCHET NIGHT!
Learn how to crochet an amigurumi tea bag bookmark at the Clapp Memorial Library’s next Teen Crochet Night on Wednesday, December 20th at 5:45PM. All materials will be provided, (though teens are encouraged to bring their own 3.5mm crochet hook if they have one). Teens new to crochet may also attend. Email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com or visit the library to register.

Early Closing: Christmas 2023
2023-12-22 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will close at 1PM in observation of Christmas, safe travels!

Library Closing: Christmas 2023
2023-12-23 - 2023-12-25 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Christmas

Author Visit: "Rock Stars Don't Nap" with Jason Perkins
2023-12-27 11:00 - 11:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Who: Jason Perkins, author of Rock Stars Don’t Nap (illustrator – Cale Atkinson)
When: Wednesday, December 27th at 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Where: Clapp Memorial Library
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/H9ZYdZaVGP6J1MMM7
Children ages 2 to 7 and their families are invited to hear Jason read his book. There will be a craft and book signing to follow. We are pleased to announce that the Odyssey Bookshop will be visiting to sell Jason’s book.
Inspired by classic rock songs and eighties hair bands, Rock Stars Don’t Nap is a hilarious bedtime story for anyone who’s got “Moves Like Jagger.”
There was no denying it: Jimmy was born to rock. With his mom and dad in tow, Jimmy is rocking and rolling wherever he goes.
But when Mama tells Jimmy its time to get some shuteye, what is a washed-up rock star to do?!
Read more about this local author and his book here: https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2023/11/dont-sleep-on-this-chicopee-kids-author.html

SFF Book Club
2023-12-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual, MA
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)
Nettle & Bone / T. Kingfisher (4/28)
Stories of Your Life and Others / Ted Chiang (5/26)
The Last Hour Between Worlds / Melissa Caruso (6/23)

To sign-up or ask questions email Tegan at tmannino@cwmars.org

Teen Movie Night
2023-12-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to a movie night at the Clapp Memorial Library over the holiday break! On Thursday, December 28th at 7:00PM, the library will be showing a recently-released movie about a famous plastic doll featuring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Popcorn and pink beverages will be provided. Teens are asked to register by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com.

Early Closing: New Year's
2023-12-29 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will close at 1PM in observation of the New Year holiday, safe travels!

Library Closing: New Year's Day 2024
2023-12-30 - 2024-01-01 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of New Year’s Day

Ukulele Play Along (Virtual Event)
2024-01-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, MA
Strum along with the Ukulele Play Along on the first Monday every month!
Grab your ukulele and play along – because playing your ukulele is more fun when you do it with others. We’ll be focusing on 3 and 4 chord songs, with lyrics and chords provided on screen. Participants will be muted, so don’t worry about how you sound!
To join, email Julie Stepanek (julie@musicjulie.com) for the Zoom link and to receive the songs for the program. Don’t have a Ukulele? Don’t worry – you can borrow one from us!
