Tuesday, July 22nd, 1 pm to 2:30 pm Meet the author and illustrator of Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals, an award-winning STEM picture book based on and informed by real-world veterinarians. Jennifer, the author, and Rozillia, the illustrator, will first tell the story behind the book of Dr. Rosie and then engage kids in an [...]
Come and create Vincent Van Gogh’s Almond Blossoms with crayons! Marie Tucker will lead you step by step to make your own beautiful work of art. Registration required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/JTJC3mp2ToojGLKG8 Due to the high popularity of the program and limited capacity, seats will be filled by lottery drawn from all registrants signed up [...]
The Clapp Memorial Library has a book club for teens entering grades 7-12! This Teen Book Club is in conjunction with the MA Teen Choice Book Awards (MTCBA), the only book award in the state selected by teens. Each month teens will read and meet to discuss one book from the nominee list. On Wednesday, [...]
July 23rd at 6PM on the Clapp Memorial Library Lawn! (In the case of rain, Town Hall Auditorium)! Don’t miss the return of this fantastic band from Brooklyn, NY! Winner of the prestigious Parents’ Choice® and NAPPA Awards, Rolie Polie Guacamole has developed a smart, parent-friendly musical style that dresses up original tunes and classic [...]
On Wednesday, July 23 at 7PM, the Clapp Memorial Library is hosting an author talk with Michael Parzymieso where he will talk about his debut novel. The Dale is a supernatural thriller set in the town of Cold Springs, a fictionalized version of Belchertown. Parzymieso has written for local, regional, and national magazines. His love [...]
Teens ages 12-18 are invited to the library to do good by making greeting cards to be sent to Cards for Hospitalized Kids. This program will take place Friday, July 25th from 6:00-7:00PM. Email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com or call the library to register. All attendees will earn a raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program.
Tuesday, July 29, 6-8pm Are you ready to puzzle? Sign up in a team of two for a speed puzzling competition where pairs of contestants race to finish a 500 piece puzzle. The 1st place finishers receive a brand new puzzle. Registration required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/rzH7JPQw1ZA8RKQy6 The puzzles for this program were generously donated [...]
Teens ages 12-18 are invited to diamond-paint a Pokémon drink coaster at the library! All materials will be provided, but Pokémon options and space are limited; email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com or call the library to register. All attendees will earn a raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program. Teens must be registered for the Teen Summer [...]
Come rock out with Belchertown’s own teen band on the Clapp Memorial Library Lawn (in case of rain, Town Hall) on July 30th at 6PM. Ultraviolet is a teen band from Belchertown. Lily (vocals), Wesley (bass), Jake (drums), and John (guitar) have performed at local venues and events such as Food Truck Friday, Auction Allegro, [...]
Teens ages 12-18 are invited for a fun evening of activities on the library’s lawn at the Teen Summer Reading Party on Friday, August 1st from 5:00-6:30PM. Belchertown’s own teen band, Ultraviolet, will provide the entertainment and music as teens choose their free book for participating in the Teen Summer Reading Program. Teens are also [...]
