Preschool Storytime (3-5 year olds) Fall 2022
2022-11-10 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Parks & Recreation, 66 State Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Preschool Storytime (3-5 year olds)
9:30-10:30 am, Thursdays, Sept. 22nd, 29th, Oct. 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, Nov. 3rd & 10th
Explorers Story time is for children ages 3 to 6, and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration & confirmation is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Register here: https://forms.gle/J7C4Ms8BnH2zuCN19
Due to the parking lot construction, Fall 2022 Storytime programs will be held at the Belchertown Parks and Recreation building behind the police station. Jennifer will send more detailed information and registration confirmation before the start of the program. When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2022-11-10 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-11-17 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-12-01 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-12-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you’re welcome to join the fun.

RPG Night - Dungeons & Dragons
2022-11-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
You are cordially invited to attend… a murder!
Come to the library, roll some dice, and attend a party in Baldur’s Gate in this Dungeons & Dragons Adventure! On November 10th, at 6PM, we’ll be playing “How Not To Host A Murder”
“The great sage, Elminster, is celebrating his 40th Birthday. There’s no telling how many times he’s celebrated his 40th birthday, but this time he’s decided to invite his closest friends, and the adventurers, for a murder mystery party!”
No experience with D&D necessary, everything you need to play will be on hand.
Register by by emailing Tegan – tmannino@cwmars.org

Library Closing: Veterans' Day 2022
2022-11-11 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Veterans’ Day

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2022-11-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-11-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-11-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-12-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-12-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet twice a week at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you’re welcome to join the fun.

Chess Class
2022-11-15 15:30 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://forms.gle/N7itpSqxjVDDf7so8
The Clapp Memorial Library will be offering a series of chess classes for students in 4th, 5th and 6th grade. Mike Vital will teach students game strategy on Tuesday afternoons from October 11th to November 15th in the Children’s Activity Room. Students that attend CHCS will be able to ride the bus to the Library. Pick up time will be at 5:00 pm and students will need to bring their own nut-free snacks.
Caregivers will need to write a note to CHCS giving permission for the student to ride the bus to the Library on Tuesdays from October 11th to November 15th. They must also inform Head of Youth Services, Jennifer Whitehead, if there is a day they will not attend. Caregivers must come into the Library to sign out students.

Wednesday Whodunnits
2022-11-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Our Mystery Book Group is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Book Club members should email akuchieski@cwmars.org for meeting details.

Teen Write Nights (November 2022)
2022-11-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to weekly Teen Write Nights throughout November as part of the Clapp Memorial Library’s annual program for young writers during National Novel Writing Month. This is a great opportunity for teen writers to get feedback, build community, participate in writing exercises, and grow their word count! Attend as many Teen Write Nights as you want, but frequent attendance means more chances to win awesome prizes at our final party in December. Young writers can e-mail clapplibrarytab@gmail.com for more information about the program and to register.
Teen Write Night #1
November 2, 5:00-6:30PM
Teen Write Night #2
November 9, 5:00-6:30PM
Teen Write Night #3
November 16, 5:00-6:30PM
Teen Write Night #4
November 23, 5:00-6:30PM
T.G.I.O. Party!
December 7, 5:00-6:30PM

Friends Board Meeting
2022-11-17 18:30 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Board Meeting in the Activity Room at 6:30pm on November 17th For information email Paul Geoffroy at pdgeoffroy52@gmail.com

Games Day 2022
2022-11-18 14:00 - 17:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Fun at the library, bring a board game or try out one of ours! All welcome.
Part of International Games Month!

Teen Advisory Board (Nov 2022)
2022-11-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The library is bringing back our Games Day celebration on Friday, November 18th from 2:00-5:30PM. Stop by and play one of the library’s board games, or bring your own! Our Teen Advisory Board will have its monthly meeting this day from 4:00-5:00PM. There will be games and snacks as we talk about exciting things to come! You do not have to register for Games Day, but TAB members should register for the meeting by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com.
The Teen Advisory Board is a group of 7th-12th grade students who propose library programming for teens and provide input on teen services. New members are welcome.

Early Closing (Thanksgiving 2022)
2022-11-23 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will close at 5pm in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday. Safe travels!

Library Closing: Thanksgiving 2022
2022-11-24 - 2022-11-25 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving

Beyond the Book Club
2022-11-30 15:30 - 16:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Open to Kids going into 4th-6th Grade
Read Diverse Books! Help Your Community! Make Bookish Friends!
Join us at our next meeting to talk about this month’s book, Stay by Bobbie Pyron! The Beyond the Book Club meetings are hosted by Jennifer Whitehead (Head of Youth Services) and Camryn Scoon (Upcoming 9th-grader and lover of books).
Being part of the Belchertown Beyond the Book Club means to have an open mind and a full heart. We are a unique group made up of creative kids who want to create a positive change in our world, no matter how small.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/XBr773nXg6Dnro7P8

Teen Write Nights (November 2022)
2022-11-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to weekly Teen Write Nights throughout November as part of the Clapp Memorial Library’s annual program for young writers during National Novel Writing Month. This is a great opportunity for teen writers to get feedback, build community, participate in writing exercises, and grow their word count! Attend as many Teen Write Nights as you want, but frequent attendance means more chances to win awesome prizes at our final party in December. Young writers can e-mail clapplibrarytab@gmail.com for more information about the program and to register.
Teen Write Night #1
November 2, 5:00-6:30PM
Teen Write Night #2
November 9, 5:00-6:30PM
Teen Write Night #3
November 16, 5:00-6:30PM
Teen Write Night #4
November 33, 5:00-6:30PM
T.G.I.O. Party!
December 7, 5:00-6:30PM

Friends' Book Sale!
2022-12-05 16:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-06 10:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-07 10:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-08 10:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-09 10:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Book Sale RETURNS!
Monday: 4:00-8:00pm Members Night – memberships available at the door
Tuesday: 10:00am-8:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am-8:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am-8:00pm
Friday: 10:00am-8:00pm Senior Citizen Day (25% off ages 60+)
Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm Half Price Day!
Due to space constraints, the number of people allowed in the basement at one time will be limited, but the sale is going all week. Please hold off on any book donations until AFTER the Friends’ book sale, our shelves are very full.
The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Book Sale accepts cash, check, and credit card.

Holiday Concert
2022-12-07 10:30 - 11:30 | MA
Wednesday, December 7th at 10:30 am
Join us in a sing-along at the Belchertown Senior Center at 60 State Street.
The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting Jacques Pop Hooten for an intergenerational holiday concert.
Children are encouraged to make cards and gifts to give to the Seniors. Contact Jennifer at jwhitehead@cwmars.org if you would like a take home bag with crafts for children to make and give as presents to the Seniors.
No registration required.

Teen Advisory Board (Dec 2022)
2022-12-09 16:00 - 17:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board will make cards for Cards for Hospitalized Kids at its monthly meeting on Friday, December 9th from 4:00-5:30PM. All teens in grades 7-12 are invited to attend. The Teen Advisory Board is a group of students who propose library programming for teens and provide input on teen services. Teens can register for the meeting by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com.
