Clapp Memorial Library

Babytime Storytime (3–12 months) Fall 2022
2022-09-26 09:00 - 09:45, 2022-10-03 09:00 - 09:45, 2022-10-17 09:00 - 09:45 (America/New_York) | Parks & Recreation, 66 State Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Babytime Storytime (3 – 12 months)
9:00-9:45 AM, Mondays, Sept. 19th, 26th, Oct. 3rd, 17th, 24th, 31st & Nov. 7th
Babytime is for ages 3 – 12 months and begins @ 9:00 AM. Registration & confirmation is required. Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Register here: https://forms.gle/E3sXqty666JKyLwx8
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.

First Steps Storytime (6-23 months) Fall 2022
2022-09-26 10:00 - 10:45, 2022-10-03 10:00 - 10:45, 2022-10-17 10:00 - 10:45 | Parks & Recreation, 66 State Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
First Steps Storytime (6-23 months)
10:00-10:45 AM, Mondays, Sept. 19th, 26th, Oct. 3rd, 17th, 24th, 31st & Nov. 7th
First Steps is for ages 12 – 24 months and begins @ 10:00 AM. Registration & confirmation is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Register here: https://forms.gle/gpHBUwaKeVPNervT8
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.

Concert: “Earth Rhythms: Songs for the Environment” with Roger Tincknell
2022-09-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Monday, September 26 @ 6:30pm
Help us usher in Climate Preparedness Week by joining us for Earth Rhythms: Songs for the Environment performed by returning favorite Roger Tincknell. Earth Rhythms is an exciting music and storytelling program that celebrates and teaches environmental awareness and responsibility. Lively songs, interesting facts and humor combine with audience participation to make this an ideal family event for all ages.

Toddler Time (2 year olds) Fall 2022
2022-09-27 09:30 - 10:30, 2022-10-04 09:30 - 10:30, 2022-10-11 09:30 - 10:30, 2022-10-18 09:30 - 10:30 | Parks & Recreation, 66 State Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Toddler Time (2 year olds)
9:30-10:30 am, Tuesdays, Sept. 20th, 27th, Oct. 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, Nov. 1st & 8th
Toddler Time is for children 2 years old, 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/dbSCftnaAqdFdRHQ8
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.

Garden Design 101 with Mary Jo Maffei (Virtual)
2022-09-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Garden Design 101 with Mary Jo Maffei
Wednesday, September 28th at 6:30pm
Virtual program
Combining concepts from architecture, interior design, and garden design, Maffei will provide gardening basics about texture and shape, rhythm and repeat planting, timing and massing, color, maintenance, and more!
Email clapp@cwmars.org for the Zoom link!

Preschool Storytime (3-5 year olds) Fall 2022
2022-09-29 09:30 - 10:30, 2022-10-06 09:30 - 10:30, 2022-10-13 09:30 - 10:30 | 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
2022-09-29 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-10-06 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-10-13 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.

Teen Advisory Board Kick-Off Party
2022-09-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to the Clapp Memorial Library for the Teen Advisory Board Kick-Off Party on Friday, September 30th from 4:00-5:00PM. This program will take place in the Children’s Activity Room in the lower level of the library (or outside weather permitting). Current TAB members or teens interested in learning about TAB can register for this Party by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com or by visiting the library’s circulation desk. TAB will be kicking off its first meeting of the school year with ice cream and games. TAB is a group of 7th-12th grade students who propose library programming for teens & provide input on teen services.

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2022-10-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-15 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.

Cookbook Club [REGISTRATION REQUIRED]
2022-10-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Do you like browsing cookbooks and trying new recipes? Register at the circulation desk and pick up a copy of this month’s cookbook. Pick a recipe and let us know (to avoid duplicates), then make and bring your dish for everyone to try at our meeting. Registration is required for each meeting, no alcoholic beverages.

Concert: Andy & Judy: New England Folk in Concert
2022-10-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Friday, October 7 @ 6:30pm (main library)
Andy & Judy are a Boston area folk duo who perform original, lyric driven songs that combine their beautiful vocals and instrumentation. They’ll be joining us for a one-hour concert that’s sure to offer a good time.

Library Closing: Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022
2022-10-10 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Chess Class
2022-10-11 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
2022-10-12 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. Join us as we discuss a different mystery novel each month. Email mmarszalek@cwmars.org with any questions.

RPG Night - Call of C'thulhu
2022-10-13 18:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Register by email Tegan – tmannino@cwmars.org
Come to the library, roll some dice, and investigate a spooky murder mystery with “The Dead Boarder” a Call of C’thulhu scenario.
“Mr. James Gardiner, a recluse who lives in your boarding house, has not been seen or heard from for two days. Each of you has a reason to see if he is in his room. Through persuasion, bribes, or your own means, the landlord of this boarding house has been convinced to unlock the door and check on the tenant, while also letting you inside.”
No experience with the system necessary, everything you need to play will be on hand

Pumpkin Carving
2022-10-14 15:30 - 16:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library will be having a free outdoor Pumpkin-Carving program for teens in grades 7-12 on Friday, October 14th from 3:30-4:30PM. Registration for this program is required, and teens can register at the library or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com. The rain date for this program is Wednesday, October 19th at 3:30PM.

Teen Advisory Board (Oct 2022)
2022-10-14 16:30 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will meet following the Teen Pumpkin-Carving Program outside the library on Friday, October 14th, from 4:30-5:00PM. 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.
