Saturday, April 25 - Advanced Nature Photography with Mark Lindhult The classroom session will be from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, followed by outdoor practical sessions at Lake Wallace (weather dependent), so come prepared to walk a short distance to Lake Wallace and spend some time outside! ViewFinder workshops are open to anyone, you do [...]
This April through October 2026, we'll be working to clear the invasive Japanese knotweed as part of a project we're calling: Knotweed Knockdown. Chemicals will not be used, so we're recruiting volunteers to help with the physical removal of the plants. No gardening experience is necessary. There will be no digging or grubbing the roots, [...]
Most Americans, especially our veterans, only know of Viet Nam as a place of horrible warfare. But Viet Nam is an ancient culture with a rich spiritual, artistic, and historical heritage stretching back 3,000 years. This week marks the 51st anniversary of the end of the Viet Nam-American War. Join Belchertown resident and psychotherapist Dr. [...]
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to the library’s Activity Room for a Teen Crafternoon on Wednesday, April 29th from 4:00-5:00PM! Teens will make their own earrings using perler beads. Design options are endless, but patterns will be provided for those needing inspiration. No prior experience is necessary. Space is limited; email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register. [...]
Join us on Saturday, May 2 at 3pm as Andy & Judy return to the Clapp Memorial Library for an afternoon of musical entertainment. Andy & Judy are a Boston-area folk duo who perform original, lyric-driven songs that combine their beautiful vocals and instrumentation. This program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial [...]
There will be two ViewFinder photography workshops for children. These will be open to children 4 years old and above. Children up to the sixth grade must be accompanied and assisted by an adult. Maximum group size is 6 children. Click here to register. Location: The School Garden in front of the Swift River Elementary [...]
There will be two ViewFinder photography workshops for children. These will be open to children 4 years old and above. Children up to the sixth grade must be accompanied and assisted by an adult. Maximum group size is 6 children. Click here to register. Location: The School Garden in front of the Swift River Elementary [...]
Bring a plant (or not!) to the library and swap it for a new one. The program takes place on the library lawn. Monthly on the third Tuesday of the month from May to September. This program is funded by the Belchertown & Around Plant Swap
Many people now realize the importance of pollinators and other essential wildlife. They want to make their yard pollinator-friendly, but don’t know where to start. This talk will step you through the process of evaluation, planning, and implementation, with many options for large and small changes.
Taking part in ViewFinder, Belchertown's all-ages photo contest? Come by the library for assistance submitting your photos online: Saturday, May 23, 10am-12pm Tuesday, May 26, 5:30-6:30pm Wednesday, May 27, 5:30-6:30pm What is ViewFinder? A juried, all-ages, photo contest will run from March 21 through May 30. Photographs must be taken in Belchertown. Contestants will be [...]