Library Closing: Memorial Day 2025
Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United StatesThe Library will be closed in observation of Memorial Day
The Library will be closed in observation of Memorial Day
The Belchertown Community Hand Bell Choir will be performing a free concert at the Clapp Memorial Library. They have been playing and presenting concerts for over 40 years. This volunteer musical group is led by Bill McClure and plays several different styles of music from religious to pop. They enjoy “ringing,” rehearsing, and sharing their [...]
The Clapp Memorial Library has started a book club for teens currently in grades 7-12 OR entering grades 7-12 in Fall 2025! 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 [...]
Betty Allen Chapter NSDAR presents the story of General Lafayette through the eyes of his wife. Please come and join us and learn of the importance that Lafayette played in the American Revolution and his stop in Belchertown during his Farewell Tour on June 14, 1825. Sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Town Hall Auditorium (Lecture) and Clapp Memorial Library (Reception) Join us for a very special evening with artist Scott M Fischer! Scott is a world-renowned fantasy artist known for (and this is the short list) Magic the Gathering card art, cover illustrations for Dark Horse Comics, mind [...]
Join singer-songwriter Jess Martin and poet-naturalist Kim Hoff at the Clapp Memorial Library in Belchertown for a free afternoon of music, poetry, and connection with the wild beauty of our local landscape on Saturday, June 7 at 3 pm. Come celebrate the magic of our home ecosystems and the stories they tell through art. This [...]
Grab your popcorn for this program series! Mondays in June we’re showing a series of films for Pride Month in our Activity Room! Features include a black & white classic, a teen coming of age, a cross country drive, and a documentary. Snacks provided, no registration required. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the [...]
A dedication event for Belchertown's three new Transfer Station Container Murals & a celebration of community with family activities about sustainability. June 13th, 4-6PM at the Belchertown Transfer Station 135 Hamilton Street Trash Fashion Contest! Come in wearable art from upcycled materials! Show off and win prizes. Visit the Swap Shop for inspiration and materials. [...]
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board will meet Friday, June 13th from 4:30-5:30PM in the library’s Activity Room for their last meeting of the 2024-2025 school year! Pizza will be provided to celebrate! TAB is a group of 7th-12th grade students who meet monthly during the school year to propose library programming for teens, [...]
Friday, June 13th, 6:30PM Do you like browsing cookbooks and trying new recipes? In the Cookbook Club, we each make a recipe from a cookbook and bring it for everyone to try. Taste, enjoy, and chat with your new cookbook friends! Registration & confirmation required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/SW89vY1PjHPSvBkL9 Program limited to 15 participants. Due [...]