PROGRAM FULL. Calling all Belchertown Students for Afterschool D&D 2:30-4:00PM, February 26th, March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, & April 1st. In the case of a weather closing, program will extend to April 8th. After an attack from a cosmic entity threatened to destroy their world, this band of brave heroes launched themselves into silvery void [...]
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) Spring 2024 9:00-9:45 AM, Mondays, Feb 26, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr 1 & 8 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 [...]
On Tuesday, April 2nd at 7pm, the Clapp Memorial Library will welcome J.R. Greene for a lecture, “The Creation of Quabbin Reservoir.” A brief history of the Metro Boston water system and construction of the reservoir is followed by profiles of each of the lost towns. A lifelong resident of Athol, J.R. Greene is the [...]
Tuesday Toddler Time (2-3 years) Spring 2024 9:30-10:30 AM, Tuesdays, Feb 27, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr 2 & 9 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 [...]
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, April 3rd from 4:30-5:30PM in the library’s Activity Room to sort donations from their clothing drive. New members are welcome to attend and accomplish an hour of community service. TAB is a group of 7th-12th grade students who meet monthly during the school year [...]
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 [...]
Preschool Story Time (3-5 years) Spring 2024 9:30-10:30 am, Thursdays, Feb 29, Mar 7, 14, 21, 28, Apr 4 & 11 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 [...]
“Paws to Read” pairs certified therapy animals with young readers who gain reading confidence in a relaxed, stress-free environment. For reluctant or struggling readers in grades 1-5. Our therapy dogs & bunnies visit the Library with their owners, who volunteer their time to help young readers. Children’s reading abilities improve as they gain confidence through [...]
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.
On Friday, April 5th, at 4:00PM the library will host artist and potter Gariné (ga-renée) Arakelian in the library’s Activity Room for a Rainbow Soap Workshop for teens in grades 7-12. Each participant gets to unleash their creativity and make their own unique and vibrant rainbow soap! Using a glycerin based soap as the foundation, [...]
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition at the Clapp Memorial Library Teams of 2 are invited to participate in our Jigsaw Puzzle Competition! The competition will be held on Saturday, April 6 from 2:30pm – 5:30pm. Please try to arrive early in order to ensure that your team is able to begin on time – the clock will [...]
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.
Join us on the front lawn at the Clapp Memorial Library on Monday, April 8th between 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm for a Partial Eclipse Viewing Party. We’ll have eclipse glasses to give away (while supplies last) and light refreshments at this low-key event. Bring chairs or a blanket and hang out with other eclipse [...]
Babytime Story time (3-12 mo) Spring 2024 9:00-9:45 AM, Mondays, Feb 26, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr 1 & 8 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 [...]
Monday Firststeps (12-24 months) Spring 2024 10:00-10:45 AM, Mondays, Feb 26, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr 1 & 8 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 [...]
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) Spring 2024 9:30-10:30 AM, Tuesdays, Feb 27, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr 2 & 9 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 [...]
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.
The Clapp Memorial Library has embarked on a strategic planning process to develop priorities and plan the library’s future. As part of this process, we will be conducting 2 community focus group meetings led by facilitator Deb Hoadley of Hoadley Consulting to learn from stakeholders in the community how the library can better serve Belchertown. [...]
Join us at the Clapp Memorial Library on Thursday, April 11 from 6-7pm at a reception for students in Lori St. Pierre’s Honors Art 1 class, whose show, “Put Yourself in Someone Else’s Shoes,” will be on display throughout the month of April. Light refreshments will be provided.
Preschool Story Time (3-5 years) Spring 2024 9:30-10:30 am, Thursdays, Feb 29, Mar 7, 14, 21, 28, Apr 4 & 11 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 [...]
“Paws to Read” pairs certified therapy animals with young readers who gain reading confidence in a relaxed, stress-free environment. For reluctant or struggling readers in grades 1-5. Our therapy dogs & bunnies visit the Library with their owners, who volunteer their time to help young readers. Children’s reading abilities improve as they gain confidence through [...]
PROGRAM & WAITLIST FULL Come to the Clapp Memorial Library on Friday, April 12 at 3:30 pm to learn about the properties of popular flowers and herbs and then plant your own! Dave Wheeler from Therapy Gardens will be on hand to address such topics as growing small flowers and herbs indoors and outdoors, including [...]
PROGRAM IS FULL On Friday, April 12 at 6pm at the Clapp Memorial Library, join Dave Wheeler from Therapy Gardens for a journey into the art and science of tea blending. Participants will explore a variety of herbs, spices, and teas, learning about their flavor profiles and health benefits. Attendees will then craft their own [...]
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to a movie night at the Clapp Memorial Library on Saturday, April 13th from 6:00-8:45PM! Watch a movie starring Tom Blythe and Rachel Zegler, based on the prequel to Suzanne Collins’s popular book, The Hunger Games! Popcorn and beverages will be provided. Register by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com.
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.
On Tuesday, April 16 at 7pm at the Clapp Memorial Library, Ken Levine of Petersham, an artist and railroad fan will present a program about the Rabbit Run Railroad, his creation of a 24’ diorama at the Swift River Valley Historical Society in North New Salem, and a brief history of the era of steam [...]
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to enjoy hot cocoa and crochet at the library on Wednesday, April 17th from 5:45-6:45PM. Teens can bring their own project or use the library's crochet supplies. Crochet hooks, yarn, and instruction will be provided for those new to crochet. This program will take place in the library's Activity [...]
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 [...]
All are invited to the The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Board Meeting in the Activity Room at 6:30pm. For information email friendsofclappmemoriallibrary@gmail.com http://www.friendsofclapplibrary.org/ The Friends of Clapp Memorial Library is a volunteer not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising monies to assist the Library beyond the ordinary scope of the Library’s budget to reach its [...]
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.
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.
While supplies last, one per patron. For Earth Day we're giving away LEGOs made from plants!
The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Book Sale Monday: 4:00-8:00pm Members Night – memberships available at the door Tuesday-Friday: 10:00am-8:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Book Sale accepts cash, check, and credit card. Want to join the Friends? The Friends meet every third Thursday of the month at 6:30PM!
The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Book Sale Monday: 4:00-8:00pm Members Night – memberships available at the door Tuesday-Friday: 10:00am-8:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Book Sale accepts cash, check, and credit card. Want to join the Friends? The Friends meet every third Thursday of the month at 6:30PM!
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: Bindle Punk Bruja / Desideria Mesa (5/27) Persephone Station / Stina Leicht (6/24) Monstress (graphic novel) / Marjorie M. Liu (7/22) Six Wakes / Mur [...]
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 7pm Belchertown Recreation Center Front Room Stories Told & Untold: Writing Between Memory & History will feature three local authors, Uzma Aslam Khan, Thérèse Chehade, and Hannah Moushabeck. Each author will read from and discuss their work in light of the panel's focus and then we will open up the discussion [...]
The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Book Sale Monday: 4:00-8:00pm Members Night – memberships available at the door Tuesday-Friday: 10:00am-8:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Book Sale accepts cash, check, and credit card. Want to join the Friends? The Friends meet every third Thursday of the month at 6:30PM!
The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Book Sale Monday: 4:00-8:00pm Members Night – memberships available at the door Tuesday-Friday: 10:00am-8:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Book Sale accepts cash, check, and credit card. Want to join the Friends? The Friends meet every third Thursday of the month at 6:30PM!
“Paws to Read” pairs certified therapy animals with young readers who gain reading confidence in a relaxed, stress-free environment. For reluctant or struggling readers in grades 1-5. Our therapy dogs & bunnies visit the Library with their owners, who volunteer their time to help young readers. Children’s reading abilities improve as they gain confidence through [...]
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.
The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Book Sale Monday: 4:00-8:00pm Members Night – memberships available at the door Tuesday-Friday: 10:00am-8:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Book Sale accepts cash, check, and credit card. Want to join the Friends? The Friends meet every third Thursday of the month at 6:30PM!
The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Book Sale Monday: 4:00-8:00pm Members Night – memberships available at the door Tuesday-Friday: 10:00am-8:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Book Sale accepts cash, check, and credit card. Want to join the Friends? The Friends meet every third Thursday of the month at 6:30PM!
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.
Community members from age 10 through adult are invited to join us on the front lawn of the Clapp Memorial Library on Monday, April 29 at 3:30 pm for a very special Earth Day Ceremony and Celebration of Indigenous People presented by Raymond LaChance (Nouba Tewk Tomakwa). The program will include a recognition of the [...]
On Tuesday, April 30 at 2pm, Edie Kirk from Five College Learning in Retirement will be at the Clapp Memorial Library for an information session to provide the Belchertown community with information about continuing education opportunities. For more information about Five College Learning in Retirement: https://fclir.org/ Contact: (413) 200-9816, https://fclir.org/contact/
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 [...]
10:30 am, Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 22, 29, June 5th Music with Jacques Hooten aka Pop! Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the Children’s Activity Room, geared towards infants to age 6. Spaces will be filled first by children who reside within Belchertown. Enjoy singing and dancing in this interactive music series. Limited space so click here [...]
“Paws to Read” pairs certified therapy animals with young readers who gain reading confidence in a relaxed, stress-free environment. For reluctant or struggling readers in grades 1-5. Our therapy dogs & bunnies visit the Library with their owners, who volunteer their time to help young readers. Children’s reading abilities improve as they gain confidence through [...]
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.
The Clapp Memorial Library, Belchertown Planning Department, and Belchertown Conservation Department invite the community to an exhibition opening and awards ceremony on Friday, May 3 from 5-6 pm for the Belchertown Wildlife & Landscape Photography Contest. The top three winners in each age group and wildlife or landscape category will be displayed at this in-person [...]
Join Ruthie, the library’s Teen Services Coordinator, at BOAT’s Umbrella of Wellness Fair at Chestnut Hill Community School on Saturday, May 4th at 12:30PM for a session on Journaling for Self-Care! Students in grades 6-12 will learn techniques for journaling with a reflective mindset. Attendees will receive journals courtesy of BOAT.
Join us at the Clapp Memorial Library on Saturday, May 4 at 2:30pm for a musical afternoon with Eloise & Co., featuring the combined creative force of three of the country’s most sought-after traditional musicians: Becky Tracy, Rachel Bell, and Bethany Waickman. These three dig into powerhouse reels with electrifying grit and unapologetic drive, while [...]
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.