Historian and author J.R. Greene returns to the Clapp Memorial Library on Monday, December 8 at 6pm for a 2026 Quabbin History Calendar Sale and Signing. The program will consist of a slideshow with scenes relating to the calendar images, followed by the sale and signing of the 2026 calendar and many of his books. [...]
9:30-10:30 AM, Tuesdays, Dec 9, 16, Jan 6, 13, 27, Feb 3 & 10 Toddler Time is for children 2-3 years old, and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration & confirmation required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/Yr5p7XnCzujL6hEw8. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. If the program is full you will be [...]
Preschool Story Time (3-5 year olds) 9:30-10:30 AM, Thursdays, Dec 11, 18, Jan 8, 15, 29, Feb 5 & 12 Preschool Story Time is for children ages 3 to 5, and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration & confirmation required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/35swosbUaPgxTFke6. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. [...]
A Doughnut Drawing Class for Kids with Nicole Gibbs Thursday, December 11th 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Join us for a class sprinkled with drawing, story, and DOUGHNUTS (well, at least on paper). We will treat ourselves to a good laugh and some deliciously, fun illustrations as we read Arnie the Doughnut by Laurie Keller [...]
Join us at the Clapp Memorial Library on Thursday, December 11 at 7pm for Passage to Poros: In the Sanctuary of the Sea God, a book talk with Dr. Edward Tick. Explore the reawakening of ancient Greek healing practices by taking this journey of transformation, myth, and divine presence to the sacred island of Poros, [...]
Free Food Fridays are back! Teens are invited to the library after school on the second Friday of the month October-December for free snacks as they visit and use the library! Students must be in grades 7-12 and arrive between 2:00-3:30PM for a free snack, courtesy of the library, as supplies last. This program is [...]
Can you escape before time runs out? The library will host “Escape the Under: a Stranger Things Escape Room” run by librarian Tegan Mannino on Tuesday, December 16th with sessions at 3:00PM and 4:00PM in the library’s Activity Room. Teens will have 40 minutes to look for clues, solve puzzles, and work together to escape [...]
The Belchertown Community Bells Choir will be performing a free concert at the Clapp Memorial Library on Tuesday, December 16 at 7pm. They have been playing and presenting concerts for nearly 40 years. This volunteer musical group is led by Bill McClure and plays several different styles of music from religious to pop. They enjoy [...]
Winter Reading Bingo starts today! Pick up your Bingo card at the library or take part online through Beanstack at clapplibrary.beanstack.org or using the Beanstack app! Programs for Teens & Adults, running December 20th - February 20th For the first time ever, the Clapp Memorial Library is running a Teen Winter Reading Program! Teens in [...]
The Library will close early at 1PM Christmas Eve, save travels!