Clapp Memorial Library

Chess Camp
2019-07-10 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
For students ages 11 to 14.
Mike Vitale, a former high school math teacher, will instruct this free week-long camp running July 15-19. Students should know the basic rules. Mr. Vitale has taught game strategies at CHCS and Jabish and can prepare students to play at tournament level. Register today!
Introduction classes will be offered on July 10th from 3-4:30pm and/or July 11th from 5:30-6:45pm. Registration required, attending a class session is recommended for camp participants, stop by the library to sign up.

Caravan Puppets - Journey to the Moon
2019-07-10 18:00 - 18:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Caravan Puppets presents Journey to the Moon!
An epic tale of science fact and fiction told with music and fantastic puppets on the Library lawn! If there is rain, the even twill be held in Town Hall.
For all ages welcome, for children registered for A Universe of Stories summer reading program.
Funded by Country Bank.

Oh, Sugar!
2019-07-12 14:30 - 15:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Ages 4 to 8
Friday, July 12th 2:30 pm
Registration is required!
Become a Food Explorer and learn all about sugar at the Clapp Memorial Library. You’ll taste and make treats with a Registered Dietitian, and learn all about which foods have sugar (some might surprise you!)” Get your hands stuck into some fruity spring rolls for a snack. Recipe for this program will be nut free, but will contain dairy. Come hungry!
Call or stop by to register, space is limited.
Participants should be registered for A Universe of Stories, our summer reading program. Funded by Country Bank.

Malik the Magic Guy
2019-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Malik the Magic Guy on the library lawn (in the case of rain, in Town Hall).
All ages welcome, no registration.
Program funded in part by Country Bank

Cupcake Wars
2019-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Registration is required for this program; register at the library circulation desk or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com.
For teens entering grades 7-12.
Frost, decorate, triumph, snack!
Program brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Learn, Laugh, and Let Go
2019-07-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
For teens entering grades 7-12.
The title says it all, “learn, laugh, and let go.”
Program brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library

Jacques "Pop" Hooten
2019-07-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Music on the lawn with Pop Hooten, all ages welcome.
In the case of rain, event will be moved to Town Hall
Program funded in part by Country Bank

Roller Skating Party
2019-07-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Interskate 91 North, Hampshire Mall, Hadley, MA, 01035, United States
Roller Skaing party at Interskate 91 in Hadley, from 5PM to 8PM
Get your free ticket at the Library!

Rockets!
2019-07-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Register for a two-day rocket building and launching program.
Monday, July 29th
6:00 pm at the Clapp Memorial Library
Tuesday, July 30th
6:00 pm at Foley Field (behind the police station)
This free fun family program is for children registered for A Universe of Stories and who are also at least 6 years old. Everyone should attend with an adult. Monday we will build our rockets and on Tuesday we will launch them. Everyone is welcome to come to watch the launching lead by Mike Daponde, who will show us some specialty rockets.
Supplies are limited and registration is mandatory so call or visit the Library today. 323-0417
Slots will first go to children who have not done this program in the past. Children who have can go on a waitlist and we will call you if there is a space.

A Universe of Songs & Stories
2019-07-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Roger Tinknell and Davis Bates 6:00 pm on the library (town hall if rain), a Universe of Songs and Stories for all ages. No registration.
Funded by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council.

Escape the Under (Grades 4-6)
2019-08-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Escape the Under – A Stranger Things themed Escape Room at the Clapp Memorial Library.
Can you escape the Under before time runs out?
Registration Required
Friday, August 2nd.
3:00PM – Grades 4-6
4:00PM – Grades 7-12
5:00PM – Grades 7-12
6:00PM – Adults

Escape the Under (Grades 7-12)
2019-08-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

Escape the Under (Adults)
2019-08-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

Rolie Polie Guacamole
2019-08-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Rolie Polie Guacamole performs at 10:00 am on the Library lawn (if rain, event will be held at the CHCS Auditorium). All children registered for A Universe of Stories are invited to attend this Concert.
Parents’ Choice Award-winning band from NYC!
No registration.
Program funded in part by Country Bank.

Snacks that Rock
2019-08-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
For teens entering grades 7-12.
SNACKS!
Program brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library

Donna Lee Honeywell
2019-08-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Donna Lee Honeywell on the library lawn (town hall if rain), all ages welcome, no registration.

Nutrition Jeopardy!
2019-08-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Become a Food Explorer and learn all about healthy foods at the Clapp Memorial Library. Kids will participate in a fun, nutrition Jeopardy game with a Registered Dietitian! The winning team will receive a small prize. The group will then make a nutritious snack.
Call or stop by to register, space is limited. Program is for children ages 8-12 participating in the summer reading program. Funded by Country Bank.

2019 Summer Reading Finale
2019-08-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Party time! Only for children who complete the summer reading program (at least 8 hours of reading and one online book review) are invited to see the Sciencetellers and enjoy ice cream at the Belchertown High School starting at 6:00 pm.

Whose Library Is It Anyway?
2019-08-14 19:30 - 20:30 | Belchertown High School, 142 Springfield Road, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Whose Library is it Anyway? – An improv comedy workshop for students entering Grades 7-12
Wednesday, August 14th, 7:30PM
Belchertown High School Auditorum

Frisbee Fun
2019-08-15 13:30 - 14:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Frisbee Fun with two-time Freestyle Frisbee Champion, Todd Brodeur
Playing Frisbee is a great form of exercise that can be fun whether by yourself or with a group. It is inexpensive and played just about anywhere.
Clapp Memorial Library Lawn (rain location will be Old Town Hall)

POSTPONED Relaxation: Steps of Self-Hypnosis for Teens
2019-08-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
For teens entering grades 7-12.
Program brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library

Frisbee Fun
2019-08-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Frisbee Fun with two-time Freestyle Frisbee Champion, Todd Brodeur.
Playing Frisbee is a great form of exercise that can be fun wheter you’re by yourself or with a group. It is inexpensive and played just about anywhere.
Monday, August 26th – 10:00AM – Clapp Memorial Library Lawn
(Rain Date: Tuesday, August 27th)

Relaxation: Steps of Self-Hypnosis for Teens
2019-08-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join us on Thursday, August 29th at 7PM for an evening of relaxation and inner peace. Board-certified hypnotherapist Donna Lee Honeywell will be sharing stress-relief and self-hypnosis techniques to help you begin your journey towards a calmer self.

This event is open to students in grades 7-12. For more information, please email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com.

This event is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Library Closing: Labor Day 2019
2019-09-02 | MA
The Library will be closed in observation of Labor Day.

Book Art Workshop
2019-09-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join us to give old books a new life! We’ll be taking weathered books and transforming them into beautiful pieces of art, which you are welcome to take home with you or leave with us to display around the library.
Ages 18+ are invited to attend, upstairs in the library.

Camera Trapping
2019-09-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Janet Pesaturo is a conservation biologist, certified tracker, and writer who travels around the country tracking and camera trapping everything from mouse to moose.
She is the author of Camera Trapping Guide: Tracks, Sign, and Behavior of Eastern Wildlife.
Copies will be available for purchase.

Climate Change & Local Ecosystems
2019-09-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
How can we prepare for and respond to climate change and its impact on Massachusetts ecosystems and natural resources? Climate adaptation addresses specific climate-related threats and the steps to take to limit the damage.
Scott Jackson is an Extension Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Conservation at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and led a collaborative project to develop the Massachusetts Wildlife Climate Action Tool.
CLIMATE PREPAREDNESS WEEK IS
SEPTEMBER 24-30.

Alcohol Ink Workshop
2019-09-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
REGISTRATION REQUIRED – SPACE LIMITED
No experience necessary for this fun workshop presented by Belchertown Artist Barbara Sullivan. If you love color, you’ll love this workshop. Make a unique piece of art to take home. All supplies provided.
Register at the library, program attended for individuals 18+ who have not previously taken an alcohol ink workshop.
September 30th event is full with waiting list. We have added a second session on October 7th to accommodate the high interest.
This program is funded by the Friends of the Library.

Design and Construction of Windsor Chairs
2019-10-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join Patrick Perkins as he shares his knowledge and experience designing and building Windsor chairs. Topics include types of woods and antique-style tools used, how logged wood is fashioned into finished chair parts, and combining milk paint and oil for a durable finish.
Patrick Perkins built his first Windsor chair in the early 1980s. He has since built many Windsor chairs in several different styles using the same techniques and tools used throughout the 18th century.
This program is funded by the Friends of the Library.

Library Closing: Columbus Day 2019
2019-10-14 | MA
The Library will be closed in observation of Columbus Day.
