Children's author, puppeteer, and educator Essie Laflamme will be visiting the Clapp Memorial Library! Essie's "Sweet Echo Stories" foster the spirit of caring for others with great love, kindness, and humor.
Food Truck Fridays return to Belchertown - and we'll be there to celebrate with you. Games, coloring, reading, and summer reading registration!
"Do. Or do not. There is no try." Practice your paper folding skills to recreate favorite Star Wars characters. All ages, all welcome. Some patience required
Through Labor Day the Clapp Memorial Library will be open for our NEW summer hours. Mon: 9am-1pm Tue/Wed/Thu: 10am-7pm Fri/Sat: 9am-1pm Don't forget to come in to claim your Summer Reading prizes!
The Clapp Memorial Library will be at Chestnut Hill Community School for Summer Eats!
Springfield Science Museum’s Planetarium Monday, July 1st - Registration required. 1:30 pm—2 pm Ages 4 to 6 years 2 pm—2:45 pm Ages 7 to 11 years 3 pm—3:45 pm Ages 7 to 11 years Children must be registered for a Universe of Stories summer reading program. Call the library or stop by to register for [...]
The Library will be closed in observation of Independence Day.
Children of all ages are invited to wear their PJs and enjoy fun music with Mark Moomaw Jackson. No registration!
Students entering grades 7-12 are invited to join us to learn about the medicinal properties of certain plants, how to best care for them, and how to create a miniature and self-sustaining biome inside of a terrarium. Registration is required as materials are limited. Register at the library circulation desk or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com. This [...]
For students ages 11 to 14. Mike Vitale, a former high school math teacher, will instruct this free week-long camp running July 15-19. Students should know the basic rules. Mr. Vitale has taught game strategies at CHCS and Jabish and can prepare students to play at tournament level. Register today! Introduction classes will be offered [...]
