Clapp Memorial Library

Teen Crafternoon: DIY Mood Board
2025-01-22 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to the library’s Activity Room on Wednesday, January 22nd for a Teen Crafternoon from 4:00-5:00PM. Teens will create a 2025 “mood board” collage using magazines, photos, and scrapbooking materials. All materials will be provided. Teens should email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register.

Preschool Storytime (3-5 year olds) Winter 2024
2025-01-23 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-01-30 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-02-06 09:30 - 10:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Preschool Story Time (3-6 years) Winter 2024
9:30-10:30 am, Thursdays, Dec 12, 19, Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 & Feb 6
Preschool Story Time is for ages 3-5 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, sign up here: https://forms.gle/4Meyj3ueG6RT6ZQ97. Registration open until all slots are filled. If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2025-01-23 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-01-30 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-02-06 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 (Jan 2025)
2025-01-24 16:30 - 17:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board will meet Friday, January 24th from 4:30-5:30PM in the Teen Section of the library. TAB will decorate the Teen Section for winter and create a new sign for the space. TAB is a group of 7th-12th grade students who meet monthly during the school year to propose library programming for teens, provide input on teen services, volunteer, and have fun. Teens can email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register. New members are welcome.

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2025-01-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-08 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.

Aída O’Brien in Concert
2025-01-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Aída O’Brien is an Americana and roots musician from Belchertown, Massachusetts. Her music is a blend of old time, indie rock, blues and country. In June of 2020, she released an EP called Girl in the Blue Dress, chronicles the unfolding of her gender transition spanning seven years of heartfelt songwriting. She has performed at music festivals and well known venues like the Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance in Trumansburg, NY, Iron Horse Music Hall and Pearl Street Ballroom in Northampton, MA. Aída has been teaching guitar and performing in Brooklyn, NY since 2023 with artists such as Gemma Laurence, Willis Mathewson and Port Ross. She graduated from Middlebury College with a B.A. in music in 2020.
This program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Babytime Storytime (3-12 mo) Winter 2025
2025-01-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-02-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-02-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Babytime Story time (3-12 mo) Winter 2024
9:00-9:45 AM, Mondays, Dec 9, 12, Jan 6, 13, 27, Feb 3 & 10
Babytime is for ages 3 – 12 months and begins @ 9:00 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Registration and confirmation required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/jRT4QmiCVsHQw5p1A. Registration open until all slots are filled.
If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.

First Steps Storytime (12-24 months) Winter 2024
2025-01-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Monday Firststeps (12-24 months) Winter 2024
10:00-10:45 AM, Mondays, Dec 9, 16, Jan 6, 13, 27, Feb 3 & 10
Firststeps is for ages 12 – 24 months and begins @ 10:00 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Registration and confirmation required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/Pj4YcjA1nLCsPKot5. Registration open until all slots are filled. If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.

Toddler Time (2 year olds) Winter 2024
2025-01-28 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-02-04 09:30 - 10:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Tuesday Toddler Time (2 years) Winter 2024
9:30-10:30 am, Tuesdays, Dec 10, 17, Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 & Feb 4
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, sign up here: https://forms.gle/5HByTxejzhRaX9uP7. Registration open until all slots are filled. If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.

Wuthering Heights Book Group
2025-01-28 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-02-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Have you ever wanted to take the time to discuss a novel in depth? In this six-session group, we will discuss the Gothic novel, Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. The discussion will be introduced and facilitated by retired professor David Spector. After registration is confirmed, participants can pick up a copy of the novel to keep, while supplies last.
Registration and confirmation required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/y8m4xFjRf86mVume9
The group will meet from 2 to 3:30 PM on Tuesdays from January 28 through March 4 in the Library’s activity room.
A public screening of the classic 1939 William Wyler film version with Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon is set for Tuesday, March 4 at 7 PM.

Minding Midwinter Moods: Hygge for Adults
2025-01-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
PROGRAM & WAITLIST FULL! Thank you for your interest.
Do you get the blues as winter drags on? Are you itching for spring and resisting the cold months ahead? Have you been curious about hygge (pronounced HOO-GA), the Danish term for a sense of comfort, contentment, and pleasurable coziness? The Clapp Memorial Library’s Ruthie Sterling invites you to “Minding Midwinter Moods: Hygge for Adults,” a presentation and interactive program on self-care and the Danish concept of hygge. Tea, snacks, and hot chocolate will be provided. Attendees will leave with a newfound knowledge of winter self-care strategies and the concept of hygge, and will take home a “hygge kit” full of comforting goodies. Space is limited. Registration required.
Program will take place downstairs in the Activity Room.

Art Reception for Valentina Pavlyuk
2025-01-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
A reception for Valentina Pavlyuk will be held at the Clapp Memorial Library on January 30 from 6-7 PM to celebrate her art exhibit currently on display. Valentina Pavlyuk is a self-taught artist who began painting flowers and landscapes due to her love of gardening and has since expanded to include abstract works. Everyone is invited to this free event to view Valentina’s work and enjoy light refreshments.

Hot Chocolate Day!
2025-01-31 14:30 - 17:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Celebrate Hot Chocolate Day with Cocoa & Papercrafts!
January 31st is Hot Chocolate Day!
Drop by the Clapp Memorial Library from 2:30-5:30PM for free Hot Chocolate donated by Starbucks.
During this time, the library will have a card & scrapbooking station open for patrons of all ages.
Paper, glue, scrapbooking materials, and the library’s Ellison machine will be available. Patrons are also welcome to bring their own supplies.
There will also be a special station for making Valentine’s Day cards for Meals on Wheels. If you can’t attend and would like to add a handmade card to our collection, please bring it to the library by Feb. 7th.

National Take Your Child to the Library Day!
2025-02-01 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Take Your Child to the Library Day! Saturday February, 1st, 9:30 AM – 2 PM

Bring a child in your life to visit the Clapp Memorial Library!
Fran Ferry will be performing magic.
Special activities and a craft will be available all day.
Learn Magic the Gathering from 11 am to Noon. Open play of Magic the Gathering will be from 11 am to 1:30 pm, bring your own cards.
The Zoo in Forest Park will be offering Wildlife on Wheels at 10 am and 11 am. Registration is required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/13gXnu5BuFBHJKRWA. Ages 5 to 10.

Funded in part by a Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant from the MA Department of Early Education and Care, administered by Collaborative for Educational Services, a donation in memory of David Goff, and the Friends of Clapp Memorial Library.

Wildlife on Wheels
2025-02-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Programs are full, waitlist is open.
Register to learn about animal ambassadors from The Zoo in Forest Park. Saturday, February 1st for ages 5 to 10. A child can be registered for one of the two time slots; 10:00 am or 11:00 am.
Registration is required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/13gXnu5BuFBHJKRWA
Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver that is 14 years old or older.
Funded in part by a Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant from the MA Department of Early Education and Care, administered by Collaborative for Educational Services, a donation in memory of David Goff, and the Friends of Clapp Memorial Library.

Legacy with Cliff McCarthy
2025-02-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
For the first time, local historian Cliff McCarthy will speak publicly about his mixed-race family, telling the story of his grandfather’s “passing” over the color line, his accomplished family members, and describing how his family’s incredible story illuminates many aspects of African American history and the history of our nation – from Negro League baseball to the violence of the Red Summer of 1919. He will relate what he has learned about his enslaved ancestors in Georgia and their enslavers. He will share the adventure of his fifty-year genealogical journey and its moments of discovery, heartache, joy, and dumb luck.
This program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Ukulele Play Along (Virtual Event)
2025-02-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, MA
Strum along with the Ukulele Play Along on the first Monday every month!
Grab your ukulele and play along – because playing your ukulele is more fun when you do it with others. We’ll be focusing on 3 and 4 chord songs, with lyrics and chords provided on screen. Participants will be muted, so don’t worry about how you sound!
To join, email Julie Stepanek (julie@musicjulie.com) for the Zoom link and to receive the songs for the program. Don’t have a Ukulele? Don’t worry – you can borrow one from us!

You Wrote a Book, Now What? Session II: Manuscript Feedback
2025-02-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Calling all writers! The Clapp Memorial Library invites you to learn about getting published and receive feedback on your work from a literary agent! Registration required, program is full. Thank you!
Session I: Publishing Tips – Saturday Jan 18, 2pm
Gain an insider’s view of book publishing with literary agent Jan Kardys from Black Hawk Literary Agency, Jan will share her 40 years of experience inside 10 major NYC book publishers on such topics as developing a concept, writing a manuscript, editing, finding a literary agent, book proposals, how to get the attention of a literary agent, components of a novel, self-publishing vs. traditional book publishing, subsidiary rights, marketing, utilizing the most cutting-edge technologies and social media services to increase visibility to literary agents, publishers and readers alike.
Session II: Manuscript Feedback – Saturday Feb 8, 2pm
Interested in getting feedback on your manuscript? In this session, writers may submit their query letter along with the first 15 pages of their manuscripts for Black Hawk’s editorial comments and feedback. Instructions on how to write a query letter will be provided in the first session. We encourage you to bring your 15-page manuscript to the first session to allow time for editorial feedback in the second session.
Both sessions will take place on the main floor of the library.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.
