Join us at the Clapp Memorial Library on Tuesday, September 5th at 7pm for a showing of “Saving Nature with Doug Tallamy” followed by a discussion led by Heidi Dollard. In his presentation, Dr. Tallamy breaks down the concept of "You don’t have to save biodiversity for a living but you CAN save it where [...]
Bring a blanket or chair to sit on & join us on the library lawn for... PRO-WRESTLING STORYTIME on Saturday, September 9th at 10am! Professional wrestlers are visiting the Clapp Memorial Library with some of their favorite picture books and a craft for a slamming good time and family friendly entertainment. Location: Clapp Memorial Library [...]
Using assorted percussion instruments, music educator/percussionist Craig Harris provides adults and children with the key to stress relief tools for emotional balance. "Stress is about dreading the past or fearing the future," said Harris, "When one plays a drum or percussion instrument, they're immediately transported into the present. His workshops, classes, and performance are multi-faceted [...]
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to the first TAB meeting of the school year! TAB is a group of 7th-12th grade students who propose library programming for teens & provide input on teen services. New members are welcome! Visit the library or email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com for more info & to register.
Babytime Story time (3-12 mo) Fall 2023 9:00-9:45 AM, Mondays, Sept 18, 25, Oct 2, 23, 30, & Nov 6 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 [...]
Monday Firststeps (12-24 months) Fall 2023 10:00-10:45 AM, Mondays, Sept 18, 25, Oct 2, 23, 30, & Nov 6 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 [...]
Tuesday Toddler Time (2-3 years) Fall 2023 9:30-10:30 AM, Tuesdays, Sep 19, 26, Oct 3, 24, 31, & Nov 7 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 [...]
Many people now realize the importance of pollinators and other essential wildlife. They want to make their yard pollinator-friendly, but don’t know where to start. This talk will step you through the process of evaluation, planning, and implementation, with many options for large and small changes. Heidi Dollard is Co-chair of the Massachusetts Pollinator Network’s [...]
The Library will close at 2pm.
The Library will be closed during the Belchertown Fair