Clapp Memorial Library

The Library will close at 2pm today
2018-03-07 14:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Due to the incoming storm, library hours will be curtailed. No fines will be assessed for items due on this date.

Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB)--Postponed
2018-03-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Due to the incoming storm, this program will take place on March 14. 7pm
Want to help plan programs and services for teens? Join the TAB! Come to the meeting for snacks and fun. This is a great opportunity for those in grades 7-12 to get involved.

Music for Little Ones with Pops Hooten
2018-03-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2018-03-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2018-03-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2018-04-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Infants to age 5 and their caregivers are invited to join Pops Hooten for some musical fun. Call 343-0417 to register.

Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
2018-03-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Want to help plan programs and services for teens? Or gain leadership experience that will look great on college applications? Or maybe just hang out with friends and eat snacks? Come to TAB! We meet once a month downstairs and our main focus is to hear what you want to see in the library.
First Wednesday of the month, from 6-7PM

Spring Cleaning Workshop
2018-03-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join Jenna Elliot, Founder of Naked Flower, Professional Organizers and learn from an expert how to make spring cleaning fun, effective, and efficient. Learn about Jenna’s favorite cleaning products, 10 things that probably need a good cleaning, tackling the paper trail, and more!

Feasting with Your Instant Pot
2018-04-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join chef Liz Barbour of The Creative Feast for a cooking class that will help take the mystery out of this amazing, time saving kitchen tool, the instant pot. Liz demonstrates 2 recipes that can be easily recreated at home. Following the demonstration, tasty samples will be offered for everyone to enjoy.
Registration is required.

Teen Write Nights
2018-04-05 17:00 - 18:30, 2018-04-12 17:00 - 18:30, 2018-04-19 17:00 - 18:30, 2018-04-26 17:00 - 18:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Want to write a novel a month? or poetry? short stories? flash fiction? a play?
Come to Teen Write Nights during Camp NaNoWriMo for all your creative writing needs!
Every Thursday in April from 5-6:30 PM at the Clapp Memorial Library, writers in grades 7-12 are welcome no experience necessary!
Email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com with any questions

Murder Mystery Night
2018-04-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Registration Required!
You are cordially invited to attend a Murder Mystery Night!
Grades 7-12
Friday, April 6th, 6:30 PM
Pizza included!
Email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register, spots and food are limited

Friends of the Library Book Sale
2018-04-10 10:00 - 20:00, 2018-04-11 10:00 - 20:00, 2018-04-13 10:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
50,000 items!

Friends of the Library Book Sale
2018-04-12 10:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Senior Citizen Day! 25% off for ages 60+.

Movie Night! Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
2018-04-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
JUMANJI!
Come join us for a showing of Jumanji : Welcome to the Jungle (PG-13)
Four teenagers are sucked into a magical video game, and the only way they can escape is to work together to finish the game. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan.
Registration Required – call the library to sign up.
Children 10 and under must have a parent or guardian present.

Friends of the Library Book Sale--Last Day
2018-04-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Most items 50% off! Also bake sale of delicious items.

LIBRARY CLOSED: Patriots' Day
2018-04-16 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The library will be closed on April 16th in observation of Patriots’ Day. We will be open our normal hours on April 17th.

LEGO Challenge
2018-04-18 10:00 - 10:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
10:00am-11:30am
Ages 6+
Registration Required
Spend the morning creating with LEGO. We have a bridge building contest!
We provide the bricks, you provide the imagination.
All LEGO pieces will stay at the Library, but you are encouraged to take a picture of your creation.

Interactive Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
2018-04-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
We invite you to come and take part in watching Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone! Laugh, make jokes, and enjoy!
Wednesday, 18th, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm for ages 6 and up. Registration required. Costumes welcome.

The Great American Masters of Song with Skylarz
2018-04-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Skylarkz is the duo of Nick Kachulis on piano and vocalist Sarah Clay presenting a musical program of songs and stories of dance from the Great American Songbook. This program is funded by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council.

Pumpernickel Puppets
2018-04-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Old Town Hall, 28 Park Street, Belchertown, 01007, United States
The Three Billy Goats Gruff & the Lion and the Mouse!
Tuesday, April 24th, 10am, Belchertown Old Town Hall.
Celebrate the Week of the Young Child with this fun Puppet Show!
Funding provided by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library and Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE)

Art Walk: Learn to Weave
2018-04-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Learn to Weave at the Clapp Memorial Library as part of Belchertown’s Art Walk.
Students in 1st-3rd grade will learn from BHS Art Society Students. Have fun creating a woven fish swimming through a sea of your own imagination.
Limited space, Registration Required.

Book Reading: Happy Accidents
2018-04-28 14:30 - 15:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join author Amy Green Cater as she reads her art-based book Happy Accidents.
Happy Accidents is an art based children’s book written by 2017 Massachusetts Elementary Art teacher of the year, Amy Green Carter. A story with a growth mindset approach, where mistakes are celebrated as learning opportunities helps readers and art lovers from K-4th grade find beauty in the oOps of it!
Come listen to Amy read her story inspired by her students and get your own signed copy! Come color too, with some inspiration from the story.

Paper Cutting Workshop
2018-04-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join us for an introductory class in paper cutting with Shauna Strattonmeier. Learn the art of negative and positive space while creating a scene of your choice. Explore the idea of layering pieces to create 3D images. No experience necessary. All materials provided. Ages 18 and up.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Music for Little Ones with Pops Hooten
2018-05-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Wednesday mornings, 10:00 AM at the Clapp Memorial Library.

Infants to age 5

May 23rd, 30th, June 6th, 13th & 20th.

Registration is required. Register by calling the Clapp Memorial Library at 323-0417.

Thank you to the Friends of Clapp Memorial Library for funding this series.

Craft & Movie Night: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
2018-05-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Friday, May 25, 7pm
Grades 7-12 invited
Snacks, drinks, and de-stressing crafts provided for a relaxing evening as the end of the school year approaches!
Registration is encouraged – email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to sign-up
