Clapp Memorial Library

Lunch with Libby
2019-03-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-04-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Did you get a new device or want to do more with the one you already have? Drop on by to learn how to use Libby to access library ebooks, downloadable audiobooks, and magazines!
Our Technology Librarian, Tegan, will be hosting drop-in sessions from noon to 1 on the first Tuesday of every month. Can’t make it? Call the library and schedule a one-on-one session of your own.

Movie Making Program
2019-03-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Have you ever wanted to write and shoot your very own film? Or create and compose an original soundtrack? Or design the costumes and makeup? How about editing it all together? Now’s your chance! We’ll be creating an entirely original short film over February break and premiering it to friends and family at the library! This program is open to students in grades 8-12. Registration is encouraged. Register at the library or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com.

If you can only make one of the days on set, we still encourage you to come be part of the program!

Days on set (writing, directing, filming):
Saturday, February 16th, 1-4pm
Saturday, February 23rd, 1-4pm

Movie premiere night:
Friday, March 8th, 6:30-7:30pm

Are You Smarter than a Librarian?
2019-03-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library proudly presents Are You Smarter than a Librarian? Students in grades 7-12 are invited to go head-to-head against a team of librarians from Belchertown High School, Jabish Brook Middle School, and the Clapp Memorial Library in the ultimate battle of trivia. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 20th from 7:30-8:30PM on the main floor of the library. No registration is required; please email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com with any questions. Topics will range from pop culture to English literature to the origins of Belchertown itself. Do you think you’re smarter than a librarian? Prove it.

Focus on the Future!
2019-03-30 10:30 - 12:00, 2019-04-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
We are seeking your input for our Long Range Plan – Come join our Focus Group.
Sign up for a session:
Saturday, March 30th, 10:30 AM
Thursday, April 4th, 7:00 PM
In an ideal world, what would your community look like? Ideas and community input will help us plan programs and services to guide the Library through the next five years.
Group facilitator is Peg Louraine.

Art Meets Poetry
2019-04-01 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Celebrate National Poetry Month & ArtWeek 2019 with the Quabbin Art Association and the Clapp Memorial Library.
Six pieces of artwork will be hosted in the Clapp Memorial Library to inspire poetry. Come in, enjoy, and submit your entries during the month of April!
Each entry must be for a specific piece of art, and must an original unpublished work, submitted to the library by noon on 4/30. Make sure to include your name, email, phone number, mailing address, and title of the poem submitted.
Each artist will select a winning poem, with winning poets notified on 5/2. Prizes will be awarded on Friday, 5/3, at 6PM, at the Belchertown High School Coffee House.

Music with Pops!
2019-04-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-04-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Music with Pop (infants – age 5)
10:00 am, Wednesdays, March 27, April 3rd, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th
Music in the morning! Sign-up online and join us for Music with Pop Hooten. Spaces will be filled first by children who reside within Belchertown. Funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Mr. Vinny's Little Puppet Puppet Show
2019-04-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Friday, April 5th 10:00 am at the Old Town Hall – All welcome, no registration
Celebrate the Week of the Young Child with the Clapp Memorial Library. Mr. Vinny is back by popular demand to entertain young ones and the adults who care for them. It’s a free fun fabulous time!
Funded by the Friends of Clapp Memorial Library and the Collaborative for Educational Services.

Premier Swing Band
2019-04-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Enjoy an evening with the Premier Swing Band, an 8-piece ensemble performing Big Band Swing favorites.
APRIL 5, 2019 7:00 pm
This program is supported in part by the Belchertown Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Friends of the Library Spring 2019 Book Sale!
2019-04-08 17:00 - 20:00, 2019-04-09 10:00 - 20:00, 2019-04-10 10:00 - 20:00, 2019-04-11 10:00 - 20:00, 2019-04-12 10:00 - 20:00, 2019-04-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
It’s the Spring Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Book Sale!
April 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

The Promise of Elsewhere
2019-04-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Brad Leithauser reads from his latest work, a comic novel about a
Midwestern professor who tries to prop up his failing prospects for
happiness by setting out on the Journey of a Lifetime.
BRAD LEITHAUSER is a widely acclaimed poet and novelist and the
recipient of numerous awards and honors, including a MacArthur Fellowship. This is his seventeenth book. He is a professor in the Writing
Seminars at Johns Hopkins University

Library Closing: Patriot's Day 2019
2019-04-15 | MA
The Library will be closed in observation of Patriot’s Day.

Movie Night: The Crimes of Grindelwald
2019-04-16 16:30 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Catch the latest movie in the Fantastic Beasts trilogy with your friends at the Library!
Registration required.
Ages 10-17.
Movie is PG13.

Lego Challenge
2019-04-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Spend the morning creating with Lego. We’ll provide the bricks, you provide the imagination.
Ages 6 & up.
Registration required.
All Lego pieces will stay at the Library, you are invited to take a picture of your creation.

Book Art For Teens Workshop
2019-04-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join us to give old books a new life! The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a book art workshop on Wednesday, April 17th from 5:30-6:30PM downstairs in the CAR. We’ll be taking weathered books and transforming them into beautiful sculptures, wall paintings, and other pieces of art, which you’re welcome to take home with you or leave with us to display around the library. There will also be a brief Teen Advisory Board meeting after the workshop from 6:30-7. Stick around and tell us what you want to see for future library programs!
For grades 7-12

Teen Advisory Board Meeting
2019-04-17 18:30 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
A brief Teen Advisory Board meeting after the Book Art Workshop! Stick around and tell us what you want to see for future library programs!

Pioneer Valley Symphony Chamber Choir
2019-04-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
An auditioned group from the larger Pioneer Valley Symphony Chorus under the direction of Greg Brown, performing works from the Renaissance to the current day. Featuring pieces by John Dowland, Thomas Tallis, Giuseppe Pitoni, Thomas Weelkes, Orlando diLasso, Samuel Barber, and others.

The Garden Tourist
2019-04-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Get ready for spring and with Jana Milbocker, author of the Garden Tourist!
In this armchair tour of some the best public gardens and hidden
gems of the Northeast you will learn about each garden’s history, horticultural highlights and special events that will inspire you to plan your own visit!

Pop-up Book Workshop
2019-04-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Registration required, please visit the Circulation desk to sign-up. Ages 18+
Bring your story to life with pictures that lift off the page! Learn the basic skills of pop-up engineering and make a small pop-up book. All supplies provided.
Workshop leader Jeannie Hunt is a book artist and illustrator.

Family StoryWalk
2019-04-26 - 2019-05-04 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
A fun educational activity for families. Follow the signs featuring a children’s picture book around the Library lawn.
4/26-5/4, weather allowing!

Creative Writing Night
2019-04-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
A relaxing evening of creative writing (and snacks)! Whether you’ve been writing for years or only just begun, you’re invited to share your work, talk to other writers about things such as plot, technique, and characters, and – of course – have dedicated time to work on your writing. Poets, novelists, short story authors, playwrights, and all others are welcome.
Registration is encouraged but not required. Email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com with any questions or to let us know you’re coming!
FREE
Grades 7-12

The Sugarloaf String Band
2019-04-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Kicking off Belchertown Art Week!
The Sugarloaf String Band explores traditional cowboy music from the 1800’s and 1900’s. Hit the trail with “Ghost Riders,” “Cool Water,” “Old Cowhand from Rio Grande” and more.

Mae Horak - Handmade Clothing & Photography Exhibit
2019-04-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Taiga is a photography series initially inspired by the Decemberists Hazards of Love album. It tells a story of destructive love, heartbreak and rebirth through handmade clothing, sets and photography. The story takes place in an ancient mysterious forest and is inspired by European fairy tales. The Taiga reminds us that nature is vastly more powerful than any individual. Mae Horak started sketches for this project over 4 years ago and have spent the past year working on bringing the series to life. Each costume, including headpieces and props are handmade by Mae and all photos are taken by her in locations in the greater Boston area. Mae grew up in Belchertown and looks forward to sharing her work with our community.
FREE
