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. Please note: as of 7/14, the Town Hall elevator is out of service for an expected 6-8 weeks, limiting access to entrances with stairs until a ramp can be installed) Don’t miss the return of this fantastic [...]
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. Please note: as of 7/14, the Town Hall elevator is out of service for an expected 6-8 weeks, limiting access to entrances with stairs until a ramp can be installed) on July 30th at 6PM. [...]
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 [...]
Join the Clapp Memorial Library on Friday, August 1st at 7pm for a performance by the musical duo, Peregrine Road. The concert will take place at the Belchertown United Church of Christ at 20 Park St, where the library’s 1877 Steinway grand piano is housed, and features Karen Axelrod on piano & accordion and Rachel [...]
Tuesday, August 5, 3-6pm Come explore the exciting world of needle felting in this intergenerational program to be enjoyed by teens and adults! Learn and practice new skills while making a cute bird ornament! Join fiber artist, Tracy Kochanski, as she helps you develop your needle felting skills. In this workshop you’ll learn how to [...]