Babytime Story time (3-12 mo) Fall 2023 9:00-9:45 AM, Mondays, Nov 27, Dec 4, 11, Jan 8, 22 & 29 Babytime is for ages 3 – 12 months and begins @ 9:00 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign [...]
Monday Firststeps (12-24 months) Winter 2023 10:00-10:45 AM, Mondays, Nov 27, Dec 4, 11, Jan 8, 22 & 29 Firststeps is for ages 12 – 24 months and begins @ 10:00 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign up. [...]
A monthly book group for lovers of high fantasy, hard science fiction, fable, far future, and all of the speculative fiction options. We meet online via Google Meet. Upcoming reads: The Naming Song / Jedediah Berry (1/27) The Children of Blood and Bone / Tomi Adeyemi (2/24) The Tainted Cup / Robert Jackson Bennett (3/24) [...]
Tuesday Toddler Time (2-3 years) Winter 2023 9:30-10:30 AM, Tuesdays, Nov 28, Dec 5, 12, Jan 9, 16 & 23 Toddler Storytime is for children aged 2 years, and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign [...]
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to weekly Teen Write Nights throughout November as part of the Clapp Memorial Library’s annual program for young writers during National Novel Writing Month. Teen writers will get feedback, build community, participate in writing exercises, and grow their word count. Teens can attend as many Teen Write Nights as desired; frequent attendance means [...]
Fri. November 3rd & Wed. November 29th 6pm - 8pm Join us at the Library for some NaNowrimo write-ins! Bring your laptop, notebook & pen, or even your typewriter and participate in some timed word sprints, where we’ll challenge ourselves to write as many words as we can in the allotted time. This event is [...]
Music with Pop (ages 1-5) 10:30 am, Wednesdays, Nov 15, 22, 29, Dec 6, 13 & 20 Music with Jacques Hooten aka Pop! Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the Children’s Activity Room, geared towards ages 1 to 6. Spaces will be filled first by children who reside within Belchertown. Enjoy singing and dancing in this [...]
Preschool Story Time (3-5 years) Winter 2023 9:30-10:30 am, Thursdays, Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, Jan 11, 18 & 25 Raising Readers Story Time is for ages 3-6 and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign [...]
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you're interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you're welcome to join the fun.
A concert of Celtic, English country dance, French, and contra dance music with Karen Axelrod (piano & accordion) and Rachel Bell (accordion). Peregrine Road will take you on a journey from a quiet, healing space with achingly beautiful waltzes to the exciting feeling of a crowded dance hall with energetic reels and then on a [...]
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet twice a week at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you're interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you're welcome to join the fun.
Strum along with the Ukulele Play Along on the first Monday every month! Grab your ukulele and play along - because playing your ukulele is more fun when you do it with others. We'll be focusing on 3 and 4 chord songs, with lyrics and chords provided on screen. Participants will be muted, so don't [...]
Babytime Story time (3-12 mo) Fall 2023 9:00-9:45 AM, Mondays, Nov 27, Dec 4, 11, Jan 8, 22 & 29 Babytime is for ages 3 – 12 months and begins @ 9:00 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign [...]
Monday Firststeps (12-24 months) Winter 2023 10:00-10:45 AM, Mondays, Nov 27, Dec 4, 11, Jan 8, 22 & 29 Firststeps is for ages 12 – 24 months and begins @ 10:00 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign up. [...]
Learn the art of metalsmithing at the Clapp Memorial Library on Tuesday, December 5th, from 3:30-5PM, with an later session for Adults. This copper bookmark making workshop will teach you how to create your own drawings in metal with special tools and hammers. Come learn to stamp your favorite images, words and textures to create [...]
Learn the art of metalsmithing at the Clapp Memorial Library on Tuesday, December 5th, from 6:30-8PM, with an earlier session for Teens. This copper bookmark making workshop will teach you how to create your own drawings in metal with special tools and hammers. Come learn to stamp your favorite images, words and textures to create [...]
Tuesday Toddler Time (2-3 years) Winter 2023 9:30-10:30 AM, Tuesdays, Nov 28, Dec 5, 12, Jan 9, 16 & 23 Toddler Storytime is for children aged 2 years, and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign [...]
PROGRAM FULL The Clapp Memorial Library hosts a bi-weekly writing group for adults aged 18+. Whether you write romance, mystery, fantasy, non-fiction, poetry, children’s books, or screenplays, you’re welcome to join us! Come meet with other writers and share what you’ve been working on over the past month, work on your writing, and more. If [...]
Our weekly Music with Pop is happening at the Belchertown Senior Center for a Holiday Concert on December 6th at 10am! Music with Jacques Hooten aka Pop! Wednesdays, geared towards ages 1 to 6. Funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.
Students who attended any Teen Write Night in November are invited to a Teen Write Night Party at the Clapp Memorial Library on Wednesday, December 6th from 5:30-6:30PM. Email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register.
Preschool Story Time (3-5 years) Winter 2023 9:30-10:30 am, Thursdays, Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, Jan 11, 18 & 25 Raising Readers Story Time is for ages 3-6 and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign [...]
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you're interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you're welcome to join the fun.
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet twice a week at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you're interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you're welcome to join the fun.
Babytime Story time (3-12 mo) Fall 2023 9:00-9:45 AM, Mondays, Nov 27, Dec 4, 11, Jan 8, 22 & 29 Babytime is for ages 3 – 12 months and begins @ 9:00 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign [...]
Monday Firststeps (12-24 months) Winter 2023 10:00-10:45 AM, Mondays, Nov 27, Dec 4, 11, Jan 8, 22 & 29 Firststeps is for ages 12 – 24 months and begins @ 10:00 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign up. [...]
When a cosmic enemy threatens to destroy their world, brave heroes must do everything in their power to save it. This quest will take them across the teeming oceans of Wildspace to the silvery void of the Astral Sea and beyond. Along the way, they’ll make friends, encounter terrifying foes, and face one cliffhanger after [...]
Tuesday Toddler Time (2-3 years) Winter 2023 9:30-10:30 AM, Tuesdays, Nov 28, Dec 5, 12, Jan 9, 16 & 23 Toddler Storytime is for children aged 2 years, and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign [...]
Our Mystery Book Group is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Join us as we discuss a different mystery novel each month. Email mmarszalek@cwmars.org with any questions.
Music with Pop (ages 1-5) 10:30 am, Wednesdays, Nov 15, 22, 29, Dec 6, 13 & 20 Music with Jacques Hooten aka Pop! Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the Children’s Activity Room, geared towards ages 1 to 6. Spaces will be filled first by children who reside within Belchertown. Enjoy singing and dancing in this [...]
Preschool Story Time (3-5 years) Winter 2023 9:30-10:30 am, Thursdays, Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, Jan 11, 18 & 25 Raising Readers Story Time is for ages 3-6 and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign [...]
There are so many questions when it comes to hospice care, from when to consider it, to the expectations of family and caregivers. The first part of our educational series is to break down all myths and facts concerning hospice care so that you can make thoughtful decisions if ever faced with the question, “Should [...]
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you're interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you're welcome to join the fun.
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet twice a week at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you're interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you're welcome to join the fun.
DUE TO ILLNESS, PROGRAM HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO OUR FEBRUARY CROCHET NIGHT! Learn how to crochet an amigurumi tea bag bookmark at the Clapp Memorial Library’s next Teen Crochet Night on Wednesday, December 20th at 5:45PM. All materials will be provided, (though teens are encouraged to bring their own 3.5mm crochet hook if they have [...]
PROGRAM FULL The Clapp Memorial Library hosts a bi-weekly writing group for adults aged 18+. Whether you write romance, mystery, fantasy, non-fiction, poetry, children’s books, or screenplays, you’re welcome to join us! Come meet with other writers and share what you’ve been working on over the past month, work on your writing, and more. If [...]
Music with Pop (ages 1-5) 10:30 am, Wednesdays, Nov 15, 22, 29, Dec 6, 13 & 20 Music with Jacques Hooten aka Pop! Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the Children’s Activity Room, geared towards ages 1 to 6. Spaces will be filled first by children who reside within Belchertown. Enjoy singing and dancing in this [...]
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you're interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you're welcome to join the fun.
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet twice a week at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you're interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you're welcome to join the fun.
Who: Jason Perkins, author of Rock Stars Don't Nap (illustrator - Cale Atkinson) When: Wednesday, December 27th at 11:00 am - 11:30 am Where: Clapp Memorial Library Sign up here: https://forms.gle/H9ZYdZaVGP6J1MMM7 Children ages 2 to 7 and their families are invited to hear Jason read his book. There will be a craft and book signing [...]
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to a movie night at the Clapp Memorial Library over the holiday break! On Thursday, December 28th at 7:00PM, the library will be showing a recently-released movie about a famous plastic doll featuring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Popcorn and pink beverages will be provided. Teens are asked to [...]
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you're interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you're welcome to join the fun.
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet twice a week at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you're interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you're welcome to join the fun.
Strum along with the Ukulele Play Along on the first Monday every month! Grab your ukulele and play along - because playing your ukulele is more fun when you do it with others. We'll be focusing on 3 and 4 chord songs, with lyrics and chords provided on screen. Participants will be muted, so don't [...]
PROGRAM FULL The Clapp Memorial Library hosts a bi-weekly writing group for adults aged 18+. Whether you write romance, mystery, fantasy, non-fiction, poetry, children’s books, or screenplays, you’re welcome to join us! Come meet with other writers and share what you’ve been working on over the past month, work on your writing, and more. If [...]
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you're interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you're welcome to join the fun.
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board will meet in the library’s Activity Room on Friday, January 5th from 4:30-5:30PM to make cards for Cards for Hospitalized Kids. All teens in grades 7-12 are welcome to attend; teens do not need to be TAB members to participate. This is a great opportunity for teens looking [...]
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet twice a week at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you're interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you're welcome to join the fun.