Grief and loss are natural and normal processes to any change, and no response is the same as each person grieves in their own way. There is no timeframe for how one grieves as it shifts and changes, never fully going away. Learn about grief, typical grief responses, and resources available community-wide. There will be [...]
Sun on the Muddy: A poetry reading by Jim Armenti with photography by Dave Madeloni Join Jim Armenti (poet) and Dave Madeloni (photographer) as they share their work Sun On The Muddy, a book of poetry and fantastic photos published by Levellers Press, for a short presentation, poetry reading, a few songs, and conversation. Books [...]
The Library will be closed in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
10:30 am, Wednesdays, Jan 17, 24, Feb 7, 21, & 28 Music with Jacques Hooten aka Pop! Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the Children’s Activity Room, geared towards infants to age 6. Spaces will be filled first by children who reside within Belchertown. Enjoy singing and dancing in this interactive music series. Limited space so [...]
**PROGRAM FULL - NEW SIGN-UPS WILL BE ADDED TO WAITLIST** Join us for a movie afternoon! We will be showing a Haunting in Venice based on the Agatha Christie novel on Friday, January 19th, at 2PM. Space is limited, registration is required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/shTbbf14GsHZZz5Z8 For patrons 18 and over.
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to the Clapp Memorial Library for its first-ever Disney-themed Teen Trivia Night! The winner will receive a gift card to a local business. This program will take place at the library on Friday, January 26th from 6:00-7:00PM. Teens are asked to email [email protected] to register.
**PROGRAM FULL** Jigsaw Puzzle Competition at the Clapp Memorial Library Teams of 2 are invited to participate in our Jigsaw Puzzle Competition for National Puzzle Day! The competition will be held on Monday, January 29th from 2:30pm - 5:30pm. Please try to arrive early in order to ensure that your team is able to begin [...]
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board will meet on Friday, February 2nd from 4:30-5:30PM to brainstorm and discuss community service ideas. TAB is a group of 7th-12th grade students who meet monthly during the school year to propose library programming for teens, provide input on teen services, volunteer, and have fun! New members are [...]
On Saturday, February 3 at 3pm, the Clapp Memorial Library will host a free acoustic concert by the Belchertown duo, Ukes for Ukraine. Terry Nagel (soprano ukulele) and Jimmy Burgoff (bass ukulele) will bring their street corner music, and their little blue tip bucket, indoors with an hour of favorite uke tunes and more stories [...]
Clapp Memorial Library Board of Trustees - Seeks New Members and Hosts Informal “Meet & Greet” *Registration Required* Are you a Belchertown resident? Do you love the Library? Do you want to support the Clapp Memorial Library and the amazing programming it provides our community? If you answered “yes” to these questions then you might [...]
