Teen Write Nights are a monthly creative writing program for teens in grades 7-12. Each month we’ll focus on a different aspect of creative writing. February's meeting will be an editing workshop. Please bring a few pages of whatever you're working on and want to edit. Stop by to get feedback, build community, and participate [...]
Come read to a therapy animal at the Clapp Memorial Library. This program is for students in 1st - 5th grade that struggle with reading and would like a no judgement buddy to listen to them read aloud. Register your child for a time slot and bring a book, or come early to check out [...]
Abominable - PG (Movie Licensing USA) Join us for a family movie event! Geared towards families with children ages 5 and up, call or visit the library to register.
Ages 4 to 9 Registration required by calling or in person at the circulation desk. Meet high school students from The MacDuffie School in Granby as they read their books inspired by a historical writer. Following the readings, children will build with Lego bricks to create something related to one the stories they heard. Pictured: [...]
HUMOROUS MUSIC - & - INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT for CHILDREN Friday, February 21st 9:00 am at the Clapp Memorial Library Back by popular demand, Moomaw will share his original songs tell stories, enriched by amusing lyrics, voices, facial expressions and humorous antics that captivate and engage kids and adults. Several StorySongs are accompanied with Moomations (original [...]
Attend our Focus group! (And get Free local pizza & donuts!) Teens in grades 7-12: What would your ideal Belchertown look like? Ideas and input help us shape future teen programs and services at the Clapp Memorial Library. Saturday, February 29, 10-11AM is our focus group featuring free donuts. There will also be a door [...]
We want you to make the worst art imaginable. Prizes will be given to the creators of the three worst pieces. Please register at the circulation desk or by e-mailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com. Program is open to teens in grades 7-12.
Come in with your tech questions for drop in help from noon to 1! Enjoy lunchtime with Libby and learn about OverDrive's app for ebooks and audiobooks on your phone and tablet, or ask "What's all the Hoopla?" and learn how to stream music albums and TV shows on us. Looking for more? Kanopy has [...]
Some weekly fun on our Facebook page! Let's get wacky together. Look for Miss Jennifer's post on Wednesday morning and share photos or descriptions about what you are wearing and/or doing that is wacky. https://www.facebook.com/ClappLibrary/
The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a virtual creative writing workshop for teens on April 13th from 4:30-5:30PM. All teens in grades 7-12 are welcome to attend this creative writing workshop, also known as "Teen Write Night," and no creative writing experience is necessary. Space is limited, so teens are asked to e-mail clapplibrarytab@gmail.com for [...]
