Music with Pop Hooten
2018-09-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Music in the morning, all welcome!
For infants through age 7.
No registration required.

Cookbook Club - Sept 2018
2018-09-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Registration if full for this event.
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 cookbook friends!

Early Closing - Belchertown Fair
2018-09-21 14:00 - 18:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will close at 2PM for the Belchertown Fair. Enjoy and see you on Monday.

Library Closed - Belchertown Fair
2018-09-22 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed during the Belchertown Fair. See you on Monday!

Where the Time Goes - A Stress Reduction Workshop
2018-09-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Registration required, please sign up at the Circulation Desk
Plan for less stress with specific goals and needs in mind by creating your personal mandala. Examine and re-evaluate the life priorities that are tugging at you through simple drawing, writing, and reflection exercises. Methods are based on the work of Lucia Capacchione, Ph.D., R.E.A.T., author of Drawing Your Stress Away. Participants find this workshop fun but powerful. No art talent needed!
Instructor: Chris Shirtcliff, Certified Creative Journal Expressive Arts Instructor and Visioning Coach.
This program is sponsored by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Murder Mystery Night
2018-09-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Registration Required!
Students in grades 7-12 are cordially invited to attend a 1920’s themed Murder Mystery Night! Participants will be assigned a character (and are encouraged to dress in costume) and play as that character throughout the night to find clues and solve our very own Clapp Memorial Library whodunnit. Dinner (pizza) and beverages will be provided. Registration is required as there are limited character slots. Register at the library circulation desk or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com!

Feasting with 15 Minute Meals
2018-10-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Understanding what ingredients to have in your refrigerator, pantry, and freezer is key to whipping up a fast, healthy, and delicious meal. Join chef Liz Barbour to learn how to use your pantry and your local market to create and prepare delicious, healthy meals in 15 minutes. Enjoy a cooking demonstration of 2 recipes and samples for all to taste.
Registration is required.
Liz Barbour has been cooking professionally in the Boston area sine 1992 and is the author of Beautifully Delicious: Cooking with Herbs and Edible Flowers.

Library Closed - Columbus Day
2018-10-08 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed on Monday, October 8th, in Observance of Columbus Day. We will open our normal hours on Tuesday, October 9th

Friends of the Library Fall 2018 Book Sale!
2018-10-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
It’s the Fall Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Book Sale!
October 8-13, 2018
Monday -MEMBERS ONLY- 5PM-8PM
(Memberships sold at the door, $10)
Tuesday-Friday: 10AM-8PM
Saturday: 9AM-3PM
(Saturday most items half price)
www.friendsofclapplibrary.org

Meditation Class
2018-10-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
THIS CLASS IS FULL.
The Clapp Memorial Library will be offering an 8-week introduction to Mindfulness Meditation workshop. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a technique developed at UMass Medical Center and is used to help people reduce stress in their lives. This class for Belchertown residents will be led by nursing professor Magda Bechar and begins on Monday, October 15th. Sessions will begin at 7:00 PM and last for one hour.
The first class is mandatory!
Registration required – sign up at the library. Please do not sign up if you cannot make the majority of the classes!

Hungrytown
2018-10-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Hungrytown is composed of lyricist Rebecca hall and her multi-instrumentalist husband Ken Anderson. Their program features their trademark harmonies and original, award-winning songs played on a variety of instruments.
https://hungrytown.net/
This program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library

TAB Fall Kick-Off and Trivia Night
2018-10-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Attention everyone in grades 7-12: do you want a say in what events for students are held at the library? Are you looking for something that will stand out on your college or job application? Do you like pizza? Come to the Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board Kick-Off and Trivia Night on Thursday, October 18th at 6:30PM! TAB is a great (and fun) volunteer opportunity with low commitment where you can help create interesting library programs held just for students. Is there something you’ve always wanted to do but have never had the chance? TAB can make it happen!

Pumpkin Decorating and Movie Night
2018-10-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Grades 7-12 are invited to join us and get into the spooky spirit by decorating pumpkins and watching the murder mystery film, Clue (PG)! Pumpkins and all materials will be provided for those registered to attend. Register by at the library or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com, as supplies and spaces are limited!

Engineering a Story
2018-10-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Lawrence Memorial Hall (Town Hall) Auditorium, Belchertown, 01007, United States
Ages 4 to 9

Join Mr. Clark and Jennifer Whitehead for a creative STEM event at Lawrence Memorial Hall. After listening to a story about a grumpy witch, families will design and make a creation to solve a problem.

Sparky's Puppets - Halloween Harvest
2018-10-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Sparky’s Puppets will perform “Halloween Harvest” at the Clapp Memorial Library in Belchertown on Saturday, October 27 at 2:00 P.M . A friendly witch will invite the audience to furnish imaginary ingredients for her Halloween brew. Chanting a magic rhyme together, they will stir up a lively stew of seasonal tales.
See Brer Rabbit sneak into the garden to steal a prize-winning pumpkin. Laugh at the antics of a mischievous spider. Watch a pesky goblin try to outwit a hard-working farmer. And meet other curious characters in this fast-paced, funny and interactive show.
This program is funded by a donation in loving memory of David Goff and in part by the Friends of Clapp Memorial Library.

Escape the Library! A Star Wars Inspired Escape Room
2018-11-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Escape Rooms are not just for kids (but kids are totally welcome)! An escape room is a physical game in which players work together to solve a series of puzzles using clues, hints, and strategy to complete the objectives at hand within a time limit. Sign up for an hour of fun at our Star Wars inspired Escape Room. We’ve arranged different time slots for different age groups:
Grades 7-12: 5pm
Grades 4-6: 6pm
Adults: 7pm and 8pm
Registration is required. Call or visit the Library to sign up. You’ll be glad you did!

National Novel Writing Month 2019
2018-11-06 17:00 - 18:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join us at our weekly NaNoWriMo meetings where you’ll have time to write, share your writing, try out different techniques and styles, and have the chance to win prizes. Visit YWP.NaNoWriMo.org to sign up for the Young Writer’s Program and start planning your novel today!
Email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com with any questions or to let us know that you’re coming.
November 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th!

Games Day!
2018-11-09 15:00 - 17:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Come join the fun at the Clapp Memorial Library on Friday, November 9th, 3:00-5:30PM
Games for all ages set up throughout the Library
New games, old games, crazy games, games you’ve never heard of!
Refreshments – Raffle – Candy!

Library Closing: Veterans Day 2019
2018-11-12 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, November 12, in observation of Veterans Day

Aromatherapy 102 with Kim Larkin
2018-11-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
A hands-on make & take workshop!
Join us for a fun, educational, and aromatic program. Many woman 40+ are looking for natural ways to address changes in their bodies. Learn how to make a hot/cold herbal flax pillow, an aromatherapy cooling spray, and a customized essential oil applicator to take home.
In-person registration is required. Space is limited.
This program is funded by the Friends of the Library

Mermaid Parade - author reading and book signing
2018-11-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Listen to Author Eric Bennett read his new book, Noodles’ & Albie’s Mermaid Parade, join in a parade with JBMS Band Members and enjoy a snack, all at the Clapp Memorial Library. Costumes are welcome! Book signing to follow the program. Eric will have all three of his books available. This family fun event is free to all.
Saturday, 17th at 11:30 am in the Children’s Activity Room
No registration.

Early Closing: Thanksgiving 2019
2018-11-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The library will be closing at 5PM on Wednesday, 11/21 and reopening for our normal hours on Saturday, 11/24 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Needle Felting Workshop
2018-11-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Register in person at the Library Circulation Desk!
Join local fiber artist Rory Valentine for a fun introduction to needle felting – the craft of binding wool fibers together with a barbed needle. Experiment with color blending, surface design and sculptural elements to make an ornament or small gift or two to take home.
All supplies provided.
Rory Valentine is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design with a degree in Textile Design. She focuses primarily on feltmaking.
This program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Cookie Exchange
2018-12-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Attention bakers!
Help us kick off the holiday season! On Thursday, Dec 6th at 7:00 pm the library, along with members of the Cookbook Club, will host an evening for everyone who loves to bake. Join us for fun and conversation, and bring along a dessert to share. You will also be able to take treats home to share with family or friends.
Space is limited to sign up today!

Mid-day Library Closing
2018-12-13 12:30 - 14:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library will be closed from 12:30-2:30 on Thursday, December 13th for the Town employee holiday lunch.

Cupcake Wars
2018-12-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
It’s the battle of the bakers! The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting the return of Cupcake Wars on Friday, December 14th, from 5-7PM downstairs in the CAR. You’ll be challenged to create the best cupcake based on the theme of each round, and at the end you’ll have the chance to vote on your favorites. All winners will receive prizes and each participant will bring their cupcake creations home with them. The event is for students in grades 7-12 and registration is required due to limited slots, so be sure to do so soon! Register at the Clapp Memorial Library circulation desk or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com.

Holiday Craft
2018-12-15 11:45 - 12:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Ages 4 to 9
Registration required.
Saturday, 15th 11:00 am – 11:45 am or 11:45 am – 12:30 pm

Holiday Concert with Jacques Hooten
2018-12-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Come enjoy music with Jacques Hooten.
All ages welcome, no registration.
Saturday, 15th 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Holiday Hours: 9am-1pm
2018-12-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Happy Holidays!

Holiday Closing: Christmas 2018
2018-12-25 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library will be closed on December 25 in observation of Christmas Day
