Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to enjoy Auntie Elsie's croissants and crochet at the library on Wednesday, May 17th from 5:45-6:45PM! Teens can bring their own project or use the library's crochet supplies. Crochet hooks, yarn, and instruction will be provided for those new to the craft. This program will take place in the [...]
All are invited to the The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Board Meeting in the Activity Room at 6:30pm. For information email [email protected] http://www.friendsofclapplibrary.org/ The Friends of Clapp Memorial Library is a volunteer not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising monies to assist the Library beyond the ordinary scope of the Library’s budget to reach its [...]
Saturdays, 10:30 am to 11:15 am May 20th, 27th, June 3rd and 10th JUNE 3rd MUSIC & MOVEMENT WILL BE AT THE FAMILY CENTER, ALL WELCOME Music and Movement with Julie. Join us for a four week music series on Saturday mornings at the Clapp Memorial Library. Children will explore music in a fun and [...]
The Clapp Memorial Library's Teen Advisory Board will resume meeting in May! At the last meeting, teens made hedgehog sculptures from old books; join for more fun on Friday, May 26th from 4:00-5:00PM in the library’s Activity Room. TAB is a group of 7th-12th grade students who propose library programming for teens & provide input [...]
The Library will be closed in observation of Memorial Day
REGISTRATION REQUIRED – Click here to sign up for one, two, or all three sessions All are welcome to our series of Homesteading Workshops, by local teen Zackery W. Zawalski. You can come to one, two, or all three, and learn about ways to grow and raise your own food and make use of the land [...]
Saturday, June 10, 6pm Concert on the Library Lawn, weather permitting. From https://crowespastureduo.com/home Monique Byrne and Andy Rogovin perform moving and inspirational songs that are sometimes joyful, sometimes wistful, and oftentimes, poignant, and that reflect a mutual passion for life, family and humanity. Their intimately blended vocal harmonies are mixed with an expressive and unique [...]
Join us on the Library’s front lawn for a reception honoring Belchertown-based artist, Brendan Stecchini, and his sculpture, REFLECTIVE WIND. The reception will feature music, light refreshments, and the opportunity for people of all ages to build their own mini-sculpture to take home. The sculpture is on loan to the Clapp Memorial Library from the [...]
The Clapp Memorial Library invites all film buffs for Out of the Shadows: Hollywood’s History with the LGBTQ+ Community by film historian Frank Mandosa. On Wednesday, June 14 at 7PM, Mandosa will take a look at LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream film, both onscreen and off. Over the past century, Hollywood has had a troubled history [...]
Let's kick off Summer Reading! On June 16th starting at 4PM, visit the Library at Food Truck Friday on the Common for fun activities, and join us at the music stage at 6PM for a family concert with The Grumpytime Club Band to kick off summer reading. Funded by the Belchertown Cultural Council. Learn more [...]
