Join us on the front lawn at the Clapp Memorial Library on Monday, April 8th between 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm for a Partial Eclipse Viewing Party. We’ll have eclipse glasses to give away (while supplies last) and light refreshments at this low-key event. Bring chairs or a blanket and hang out with other eclipse [...]
Tuesday Toddler Time (2-3 years) Spring 2024 9:30-10:30 AM, Tuesdays, Feb 27, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr 2 & 9 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 [...]
The Clapp Memorial Library has embarked on a strategic planning process to develop priorities and plan the library’s future. As part of this process, we will be conducting 2 community focus group meetings led by facilitator Deb Hoadley of Hoadley Consulting to learn from stakeholders in the community how the library can better serve Belchertown. [...]
Preschool Story Time (3-5 years) Spring 2024 9:30-10:30 am, Thursdays, Feb 29, Mar 7, 14, 21, 28, Apr 4 & 11 Raising Readers Story Time is for ages 3-6 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 [...]
Join us at the Clapp Memorial Library on Thursday, April 11 from 6-7pm at a reception for students in Lori St. Pierre’s Honors Art 1 class, whose show, “Put Yourself in Someone Else’s Shoes,” will be on display throughout the month of April. Light refreshments will be provided.
PROGRAM & WAITLIST FULL Come to the Clapp Memorial Library on Friday, April 12 at 3:30 pm to learn about the properties of popular flowers and herbs and then plant your own! Dave Wheeler from Therapy Gardens will be on hand to address such topics as growing small flowers and herbs indoors and outdoors, including [...]
PROGRAM IS FULL On Friday, April 12 at 6pm at the Clapp Memorial Library, join Dave Wheeler from Therapy Gardens for a journey into the art and science of tea blending. Participants will explore a variety of herbs, spices, and teas, learning about their flavor profiles and health benefits. Attendees will then craft their own [...]
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to a movie night at the Clapp Memorial Library on Saturday, April 13th from 6:00-8:45PM! Watch a movie starring Tom Blythe and Rachel Zegler, based on the prequel to Suzanne Collins’s popular book, The Hunger Games! Popcorn and beverages will be provided. Register by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com.
The Library will be closed in observation of Patriots’ Day
On Tuesday, April 16 at 7pm at the Clapp Memorial Library, Ken Levine of Petersham, an artist and railroad fan will present a program about the Rabbit Run Railroad, his creation of a 24’ diorama at the Swift River Valley Historical Society in North New Salem, and a brief history of the era of steam [...]
