Clapp Memorial Library

Storytimes Lottery Registration
2016-09-04 00:00 - 23:55, 2016-09-05 00:00 - 23:55, 2016-09-06 00:00 - 23:55, 2016-09-07 00:00 - 23:55, 2016-09-08 00:00 - 23:55, 2016-09-09 00:00 - 23:55, 2016-09-10 00:00 - 23:55, 2016-09-11 00:00 - 23:55 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Come join the fun at the Clapp Memorial Library in Belchertown. Our Storytimes are full of age-appropriate stories told through the reading of books, flannel board and story props, puppets and acting. We sing songs, play instruments and end the fun with crafts. Registration is required. Participation is determined by lottery. click here to go to the links for each storytime!

The Library will be closed on Labor Day, September 5, 2016
2016-09-05 09:00 - 18:00 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

3-D & Robotics Makerspace Party - Registration is required.
2016-09-11 15:30 - 17:30 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Check out some cool new technology at the
Clapp Memorial Library!
Sunday, September 11th
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Ages 10 to 17
See, learn and use some of the coolest new tech out there, such as a 3D Printer, 3D Design software, 3D Scanning, 3Doodler, Ozobots, Little Bits Electronics and Sphero. Participants will learn how to create 3D objects and print them out. Everyone gets a 3D print but there will not be time to print them all during the workshop so you can return to the library at a later date to pick yours up. Participants can bring their own laptops or use the ones provided. Stop by or call the Library (413-323-0417) to register.
Funded by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, a State Agency authorized to administer the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grants.

International Talk Like a Pirate Day Returns!
2016-09-19 10:00 - 18:00 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join this scabrous crew on Monday, September 19, 10am-6pm, for some fine pirate grub (fishy bits, bilge water, and the like), a rollickin’ yarn or two, and a scavenger hunt for the wee buccaneers, who can throw they name into a raffle to win the board game “DICEcapades Word Pirates” (it makes ye more clever-like).
Mayhem for one and all.
Pirate dress strongly encouraggggggged.

Belchertown Fair--Library closes at 2pm
2016-09-23 10:00 - 14:00 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will close at 2:00pm today, enjoy the Belchertown Fair!

Belchertown Fair--Library Closed
2016-09-24 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed today, enjoy the Belchertown Fair!

Cookbook Club
2016-10-03 19:00 - 20:00 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Registration is required for this program.
Here’s how it works:
Register and pick up a copy of the cookbook at the Circulation Desk.
Choose a recipe.
Email or call Ann with your choice (to avoid duplicates) – akuchieski@cwmars.org or 413-323-0417
Make and bring your dish for everyone to try.
Taste, enjoy and chat with your new cookbook friends!

Library closed for Columbus Day
2016-10-10 10:00 - 18:00 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

Friends of the Library Book Sale
2016-10-10 17:00 - 20:00 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Annual Fall Book Sale begins! Monday is the special night for Friends of the Library members only. Memberships can be purchased upon entry to the sale.

The Friends of Clapp Memorial Library Fall Book Sale
2016-10-11 10:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Thousands and thousands and thousands of items! Something for everyone!

The Friends of Clapp Memorial Library Fall Book Sale
2016-10-14 10:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Thousands and thousands and thousands of items! Something for everyone! Friday is Senior Citizen Day (25% off to those 60+)!

The Friends of Clapp Memorial Library Fall Book Sale
2016-10-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Thousands and thousands and thousands of items! Something for everyone! Saturday is 1/2 price day! Most items are 1/2 price!

Friends of the Library Annual Meeting
2016-10-21 19:00 - 20:00 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Annual business meeting, with election of officers, followed by dessert.

Discovering New England Stone Walls
2016-10-26 19:00 - 20:30 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Kevin Gardner, author of “The Granite Kiss: Traditions and Techniques of Building New England Stone Walls” will discuss the history, technique, stylistic development, and aesthetics of New England stone walls. Throughout the talk, he will build a miniature stone wall on a tabletop. Question and answer period follows talk.

NaNoWriMo for Teens--Kick-Off Party
2016-10-27 18:00 - 19:00 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
During NaNoWri Mo (National Novel Writing Month), writers around the world commit to writing an entire novel in the month of November. Join this weekly program for young writers in grades 7 through 12, held primarily on Friday evenings in November. This information session and kick-off party will help get the creative juices flowing. For more information, email Ruthann Sterling, Teen Services Coordinator, at: rsterling@umass.edu.

Mysterious Massachusetts
2016-11-02 19:00 - 20:00 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
From seaside ghosts to the Dover Demon to UFO’s over the Berkshires, Massachusetts has a rich history of paranormal legend, odd events, and strange denizens. Come hear Sara Hodge-Wetherbe describe some of the weirdest things the Bay State has to offer.

NaNoWriMo
2016-11-04 16:00 - 18:00 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
During NaNoWri Mo (National Novel Writing Month), writers around the world commit to writing an entire novel in the month of November. Join this weekly program for young writers in grades 7 through 12.

Teen Advisory Board monthly meeting
2016-11-08 18:30 - 19:30 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join us for the montly TAB meeting. Get involved in planning programs and services for teens. Surprise activity planned. For those in grades 7-12.

NaNoWriMo
2016-11-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

NaNoWriMo
2016-11-18 16:00 - 18:00 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
During NaNoWri Mo (National Novel Writing Month), writers around the world commit to writing an entire novel in the month of November. Join this weekly program for young writers in grades 7 through 12, held primarily on Friday evenings in November.

Library Closed. Happy Thanksgiving!
2016-11-24 - 2016-11-25 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

NaNoWriMo
2016-11-26 11:00 - 12:00 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
During NaNoWri Mo (National Novel Writing Month), writers around the world commit to writing an entire novel in the month of November. Join this weekly program for young writers in grades 7 through 12. New writers welcome.
