Mae will share her creative work and discuss where her ideas come from and show the behind the scenes pictures of Taiga. The Taiga is a photography series initially inspired by the Decemberists Hazards of Love album. It tells a story of destructive love, heartbreak and rebirth through handmade clothing, sets and photography. The story [...]
Join us at the Clapp Memorial Library during the week of April 29-May 3 as we create our own picture book with author/illustrator David Hyde Costello. At the start of the week Monday, April 29th at 4 pm David will lead a brainstorming session with an audience of young co-creators to generate a brand new [...]
Do you like browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Here's how it works! Register and pick up a copy of the cookbook at the circulation desk. Choose a recipe. Email or call the library with your choice (to avoid duplicates). Make & bring your dish for everyone to try. Taste, enjoy, and chat with [...]
Registration Required - Program is full. Please stay tuned for an additional date this summer. This fun workshop is for both the experienced artist who would like to try something new and for those who have never done art before. No previous experience is necessary! Alcohol Inks are highly fluid and transparent with the brilliance [...]
Come to the library for a performance of the Belchertown Community Bell Choir!
Great Scott! The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a Teen Advisory Board and Movie Night on Friday, May 24th from 6:30-9PM, and all students in grades 7-12 are invited to join! We'll have a brief discussion about future library programs, and then spend the rest of the evening eating pizza and watching Back to the [...]
The Library will be closed in observation of Memorial Day.
Join us for a free lecture with Dr. Scott on how to take care of your back and neck pain. You don’t have back or neck pain? Lucky you, let’s keep it that way. Learn how to keep your back healthy and happy. Dr. Scott Fuller, DC, received his Doctorate of Chiropractic Degree from Palmer [...]
For teachers, parents, librarians and caregivers With Dorothy Cresswell Thursday, June 6th 7:00 pm Clapp Memorial Library Parents, librarians and teachers, like the children, need fresh material to keep their lives and jobs stimulating. We are all multi-sensory, and music wakes up the senses. It lowers the tension level. Certain songs can build social skills and create [...]
The Clapp Memorial Library - Main floor Award-winning artist, Valerie Leonhart Smalkin and Silly Goose will present energetic song-filled performance, populated with a magical array of puppets, bold-voice talents, and contagious dances that will surely get you and your little ones up, moving, and laughing together. A recipient of Maryland State Arts Council Grants for [...]
