Clapp Memorial Library

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!

Creating a Picture Book with David Hyde Costello
2019-04-29 16:00 - 18:00, 2019-04-30 16:00 - 18:00, 2019-05-01 16:00 - 18:00, 2019-05-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2019-05-03 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join us at the Clapp Memorial Library during the week of April 29-May 3 as we create our own picture book with author/illustrator David Hyde Costello.
At the start of the week Monday, April 29th at 4 pm David will lead a brainstorming session with an audience of young co-creators to generate a brand new story. Then he’ll set up a studio space in the library where you can observe his process throughout the week as he revises the story text and creates the final watercolor illustrations. Monday 4 pm – 6 pm, Tuesday 4 pm – 6 pm, Wednesday 4 pm 6pm, Thursday 5pm – 7pm. On Friday, May 3rd David will present the newly finished work at 4 pm.

Cookbook Club
2019-04-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Do you like browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes?
Here’s how it works!

Register and pick up a copy of the cookbook at the circulation desk.
Choose a recipe.
Email or call the library with your choice (to avoid duplicates).
Make & bring your dish for everyone to try.
Taste, enjoy, and chat with your new cookbook friends!

Art Meets Poetry
2019-04-30 | 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Each entry must be for a specific piece of art, and must an original unpublished work, submitted to the library by noon on 4/30.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.

Alcohol Ink Art Workshop
2019-04-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Registration Required – Program is full. Please stay tuned for an additional date this summer.
This fun workshop is for both the experienced artist who would like to try something new and for those who have never done art before. No previous experience is necessary! Alcohol Inks are highly fluid and transparent with the brilliance of stained glass. When used on a non-absorbent surface, the inks interact with each other creating surprisingly vibrant images which will delight the participant. If you love color you will love this fun experience. Ages 16+

Lunch with Libby
2019-05-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-06-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-07-02 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Belchertown Community Bell Choir
2019-05-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Come to the library for a performance of the Belchertown Community Bell Choir!

Music with Pops!
2019-05-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-05-29 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.

TAB & Movie Night
2019-05-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Great Scott! The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a Teen Advisory Board and Movie Night on Friday, May 24th from 6:30-9PM, and all students in grades 7-12 are invited to join! We’ll have a brief discussion about future library programs, and then spend the rest of the evening eating pizza and watching Back to the Future (PG).
Registration is required as space (and pizza!) is limited. Please register at the library circulation desk in person or by calling (413) 323-0417, or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!

Library Closing: Memorial Day 2019
2019-05-27 | MA
The Library will be closed in observation of Memorial Day.

Happy Back with Dr. Scott Fuller
2019-06-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join us for a free lecture with Dr. Scott on how to take care of your back and neck pain. You don’t have back or neck pain? Lucky you, let’s keep it that way. Learn how to keep your back healthy and happy.
Dr. Scott Fuller, DC, received his Doctorate of Chiropractic Degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA in 1989. He maintains a private practice (Fuller Chiropractic) in Woburn, MA, since 1993.
Dr. Fuller is a sought after presenter to hospitals, schools, and companies covering spinal health, pain prevention, ADHD, brain nutrition, disease prevention, stress management, exercise and sports performance, chiropractic, ergonomics, motivation, and work safety and productivity. Dr. Fuller has a local cable television show in Woburn called “Health Source,” which has aired for 23 years with 290 episodes completed.
Following Dr. Fuller’s presentation there will be a book signing. Copies of Happy Back will be available for purchase, $15, cash or check accepted.

Song Workshop
2019-06-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
For teachers, parents, librarians and caregivers
With Dorothy Cresswell Thursday, June 6th 7:00 pm Clapp Memorial Library
Parents, librarians and teachers, like the children, need fresh material to keep their lives and jobs stimulating. We are all multi-sensory, and music wakes up the senses. It lowers the tension level. Certain songs can build social skills and create an inclusive welcoming atmosphere and affirm all children’s ideas. Zipper songs, movement songs, funny songs, peaceful songs can all help a classroom or home to stay a positive learning environment. With original songs and resources from the national teacher/song-writer organization the Children’s Music Network, Dorothy can offer a wealth of music. Classic songs have their place, but new music opens new doorways of the mind and heart.
Dorothy Cresswell is a retired early childhood teacher with over 30 years of classroom experience. Dorothy created a local children’s tv show “The Curious Giraffe Show” that is in its third year and has over 40 programs recorded so far. In 2018 her two CDs of original music earned the Preferred Choice Award and the Seal of Excellence from Creative Child Magazine, from a panel of parents and educators.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Silly Goose and Val
2019-06-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library – Main floor
Award-winning artist, Valerie Leonhart Smalkin and Silly Goose will present energetic song-filled performance, populated with a magical array of puppets, bold-voice talents, and contagious dances that will surely get you and your little ones up, moving, and laughing together. A recipient of Maryland State Arts Council Grants for theatre performance and non-classical composition, Val and her friends will delight the child with and in you!
Funded by the Friends of Clapp Memorial Library

Paint night with bunnies
2019-06-12 19:30 - 20:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Stressed out by finals? Need to get away from studying for a little while? Just want to spend time with friends and cute animals? The Clapp Memorial Library invites students in grades 7-12 to join us on Wednesday, June 12th from 7:30-8:30PM for Paint Night with Bunnies! We’ll have bunnies to cuddle with and watercolor and origami crafts led by local artist Teresa Fischer, as well as snacks and tea provided.
Registration is encouraged; register at the library circulation desk or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com. This event has been made possible through an MBLC Teen Summer Grant.

Moon Gazing - School Gardens
2019-06-14 20:30 - 22:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join the Clapp Memorial Library and the Belchertown School Garden coordinator, Louise Levy, as we gaze upon the moon to kick-off summer reading! Be prepared for mosquitoes. We will meet at the gardens between SRE and CHCS. More telescopes welcome.

Teen Murder Mystery Night
2019-06-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The year is 1874, the place is Lord Archibald Weatherby’s reclusive estate on the English countryside, and you have been cordially invited to a dinner that is simply to die for. Join us at the Clapp Memorial Library to solve the murder of one of our honored guests in a game in which your choices completely determine the outcome. Do you have what it takes to become a world-renowned Victorian sleuth, or will your follies lead to your destruction? Join us and find out!
This program is open to students entering grades 7-12. Registration is required as characters are limited. Please register at the library circulation desk in person or by calling 323-0417, or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com. Pizza and drinks will be provided, please let us know of any food allergies.

Book Reading: Lola, the Roving Reporter
2019-06-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Children’s author, puppeteer, and educator Essie Laflamme will be visiting the Clapp Memorial Library!
Essie’s “Sweet Echo Stories” foster the spirit of caring for others with great love, kindness, and humor.

Food Truck Friday
2019-06-21 16:00 - 21:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Food Truck Fridays return to Belchertown – and we’ll be there to celebrate with you. Games, coloring, reading, and summer reading registration!

Star Wars Origami
2019-06-29 10:00 - 12:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
“Do. Or do not. There is no try.”
Practice your paper folding skills to recreate favorite Star Wars characters.
All ages, all welcome.
Some patience required

Summer Hours Start!
2019-07-01 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Through Labor Day the Clapp Memorial Library will be open for our NEW summer hours.
Mon: 9am-1pm
Tue/Wed/Thu: 10am-7pm
Fri/Sat: 9am-1pm
Don’t forget to come in to claim your Summer Reading prizes!

Summer Eats @ CHCS
2019-07-01 11:30 - 12:30 | Chestnut Hill Community School, 59 State St, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library will be at Chestnut Hill Community School for Summer Eats!

Starlab! (Ages 4-6)
2019-07-01 13:30 - 14:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Springfield Science Museum’s Planetarium
Monday, July 1st – Registration required.
1:30 pm—2 pm Ages 4 to 6 years
2 pm—2:45 pm Ages 7 to 11 years
3 pm—3:45 pm Ages 7 to 11 years
Children must be registered for a Universe of Stories summer reading program.
Call the library or stop by to register for this great program! Email me with any questions. If the weather is nice we will have the big blue blocks on the front lawn for younger and older siblings to play with while you wait. If it rains, we will have them in the downstairs room. The Starlab is really amazing, we hope you can make it.
Funded by Country Bank.

Library Closing: Independence Day 2019
2019-07-04 | MA
The Library will be closed in observation of Independence Day.
