Clapp Memorial Library

Monday Babytime/Firststeps - Registration Required
2016-08-08 09:30 - 10:15, 2016-08-15 09:30 - 10:15 (America/New_York) | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Come join the fun at the Clapp Memorial Library in Belchertown. Our Storytimes are full of age-appropriate stories told through the reading of books, flannel board and story props, puppets and acting. We sing songs, play instruments and end the fun with crafts.

Roller Skating Party
2016-08-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Interskate 91 North, Hampshire Mall, Hadley, MA, 01035, United States
On Your Mark, Get Set…Read participants are invited to a free Roller Skating Party. This is a special event for Clapp Memorial Library’s Summer Readers. Pick up your ticket at the library and receive free admission. Admission without ticket: $2.00 (Skate Rental Extra).

Teen Trivia Night
2016-08-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2016-08-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2016-08-18 19:00 - 20:00 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Teens, bring your friends to the Clapp Memorial Library and compete in all categories from sports, movies, to the most bizarre! Prizes will be awarded to winners. This event is for teens entering 7th grade and up. Registration IS required. Please call the Clapp Memorial Library at 323-0417 to register.

Wednesday Getting Ready For Kindergarten - Registration Required
2016-08-10 09:30 - 10:30 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
This is a special storytime offered in the summer for children entering Kindergarten this fall. Children attend without an adult, we read many stories about going to kindergarten and practice skills that will help make the transition easier.

Library Closing 5:30 PM
2016-08-11 08:00 - 17:00 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library is closing at 5:30 PM today, August 11, due to the heat. We apologize for the inconvenience. No late fees will be assessed for items due today.

Teaching Creatures; Story Stars
2016-08-11 09:30 - 10:15 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Children registered for On Your Mark, Get Set…Read are invited to register for this exciting, educational animal program. Story Stars is for children ages 3 to 5 years old. Space is limited and registration is required. Stop by the Circulation Desk or call (413-323-0417) to reserve your spot. This program is funded by Florence Savings Bank.

Thursday Preschool Storytime - Registration Required
2016-08-11 09:30 - 10:30 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

Teaching Creatures; Out of Africa
2016-08-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Children registered for On Your Mark, Get Set…Read are invited to register for this exciting, educational animal program. Out of Africa is for children ages 6 years and up. Space is limited and registration is required. Stop by the Circulation Desk or call (413-323-0417) to reserve your spot. This program is funded by Florence Savings Bank.

On Your Mark, Get Set...Read Ice Cream Party
2016-08-16 18:30 - 20:00 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
We wrap up our Summer Reading Program with a party! (Only for those who complete the summer reading program, On Your Mark, Get Set…Read). Children and their families will enjoy a performance by Alex the Jester, pick out their free book and eat ice cream! Place TBA. Funded by the Florence Savings Bank.

Storytimes Lottery Registration
2016-09-01 00:00 - 23:55, 2016-09-02 00:00 - 23:55, 2016-09-03 00:00 - 23:55, 2016-09-04 00:00 - 23:55, 2016-09-05 00:00 - 23:55, 2016-09-06 00:00 - 23:55, 2016-09-07 00:00 - 23:55, 2016-09-08 00:00 - 23:55 and 4 more dates | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Come join the fun at the Clapp Memorial Library in Belchertown. Our Storytimes are full of age-appropriate stories told through the reading of books, flannel board and story props, puppets and acting. We sing songs, play instruments and end the fun with crafts. Registration is required. Participation is determined by lottery. click here to go to the links for each storytime!

The Library will be closed on Labor Day, September 5, 2016
2016-09-05 09:00 - 18:00 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

3-D & Robotics Makerspace Party - Registration is required.
2016-09-11 15:30 - 17:30 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Check out some cool new technology at the
Clapp Memorial Library!
Sunday, September 11th
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Ages 10 to 17
See, learn and use some of the coolest new tech out there, such as a 3D Printer, 3D Design software, 3D Scanning, 3Doodler, Ozobots, Little Bits Electronics and Sphero. Participants will learn how to create 3D objects and print them out. Everyone gets a 3D print but there will not be time to print them all during the workshop so you can return to the library at a later date to pick yours up. Participants can bring their own laptops or use the ones provided. Stop by or call the Library (413-323-0417) to register.
Funded by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, a State Agency authorized to administer the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grants.

International Talk Like a Pirate Day Returns!
2016-09-19 10:00 - 18:00 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join this scabrous crew on Monday, September 19, 10am-6pm, for some fine pirate grub (fishy bits, bilge water, and the like), a rollickin’ yarn or two, and a scavenger hunt for the wee buccaneers, who can throw they name into a raffle to win the board game “DICEcapades Word Pirates” (it makes ye more clever-like).
Mayhem for one and all.
Pirate dress strongly encouraggggggged.

Belchertown Fair--Library closes at 2pm
2016-09-23 10:00 - 14:00 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will close at 2:00pm today, enjoy the Belchertown Fair!

Belchertown Fair--Library Closed
2016-09-24 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed today, enjoy the Belchertown Fair!

Cookbook Club
2016-10-03 19:00 - 20:00 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Registration is required for this program.
Here’s how it works:
Register and pick up a copy of the cookbook at the Circulation Desk.
Choose a recipe.
Email or call Ann with your choice (to avoid duplicates) – akuchieski@cwmars.org or 413-323-0417
Make and bring your dish for everyone to try.
Taste, enjoy and chat with your new cookbook friends!
