This 90 minute ‘virtual tour’ chronicles New England cemetery art, history, and symbolism, from colonial burial grounds, through the rural cemetery movement of the 19th century and into 21st-century locations. Why do we have cemeteries and gravestones? Why they look the way they do? How have styles and art evolved over 400 years? The Gravestone Girls scoured Belchertown’s graveyards, [...]
Treat yourself to an unforgettable slideshow as Peter Christoph shares his experiences looking for wildlife, by land and by boat, at the beautiful and pristine Quabbin Reservoir. A rich diversity of birds call the Quabbin their home, the main attraction being the common loon and their babies that nest here. Learn about the creation of [...]
Come join the fun! Snacks, raffle prizes, and dozens of games for all ages. Old games, new games, and some you've never heard of will be available for play.
Saturday, November 9th 10:30 am—11:30 am In Children's Activity Room A sleep workshop for parents and caregivers of infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Sleep consultant, Jensine Rich will lay out 7 basic sleep tips and reasons why children may not be sleeping through the night. The program will end with a question and answer time. Registration [...]
The Library will be closed in observation of Veterans' Day.
For children in 4th- 6th grade & their parents, meeting every second Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Registration required, contact Children's Librarian Jennifer Whitehead for more information.
The Clapp Memorial Library will be closing at 5PM.
The Library will be closed on the 28th & 29th in observation of Thanksgiving Day.
Pick up your free ticket at the Clapp Memorial Library. Alex the Jester will entertain us with his wacky one-man show which is an extravaganza of visual spectacles, musical capers, daring stunts, mind-bending sight gags, and physical feats! Geared toward adults and children ages 4 years and older. This is a ticketed event. The tickets [...]
The Belchertown Community Bell Choir has been part of the Town for over 35 years. Joins us for an evening of songs of the season. Friday, December 6, 7:00 pm
![[img] bald eagle soaring close to the water, greenry in the back ground. [text] "birds of the quabbin reservoir"](https://clapplibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BIRDS-QUABBIN-slideshow.jpg "BIRDS-QUABBIN-slideshow")
![[image] three hand bells standing in front of sheet music](https://clapplibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/bells.png "bells")