Clapp Memorial Library

Virtual Teen Trivia Night (July 2021)
2021-07-07 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a virtual Teen Trivia Night on Wednesday, July, 7th at 6:00PM. Test your knowledge on everything from animals, to movies, to how well you know Belchertown! The winner of the program will receive a gift card to a local business, and all attendees will earn a raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program! Teens ages 12-19 must email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register for this virtual program.

Sing Along with Jacques "Pop" Hooten
2021-07-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-07-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Wednesdays at 10:30am – July 7th, 14th, & 21st
Families with children participating in our Tails & Tales Summer Reading Program are invited to register for music on the Library lawn with Pop. Bring chairs and/or blankets. Enjoy a morning of listening, singing, and dancing to songs from Raffi to the Beatles.
Registration required – sign up at https://clapplibrary.beanstack.org
Funded by CountryBank

Virtual Libby Training
2021-07-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual, MA
Libby experts from OverDrive are coming to help you access our library’s digital collection of ebooks and audiobooks through the free Libby app on July 20th! You can sign-up to join here: https://bit.ly/belchertowntrain.
If you haven’t used the FREE Libby app yet to borrow digital titles from our library, join at 10:30 to learn how to Get Started with Libby.
This virtual session will get you up to speed on everything you need to know to get started with Libby, including:
• Finding your library and signing in
• Navigating the app
• Browsing and searching for titles
• Borrowing titles and placing holds • Managing notifications
• And much more
(Live, runtime approx.: 35 minutes)
Want to learn the experts’ favorite tips and tricks? Join us at 11:15 for the Libby Deep Dive session, where OverDrive experts will show you how to get even more out of our Digital Collection.
(Live, runtime approx..: 30 minutes).
Just have a few minutes? Want to ask the experts a few questions? Joe and Marissa have an open period at 11:05 (following Getting Started and before the Deep Dive) to chat!
(Live, approx..: 10 minutes)
You can sign-up here: https://bit.ly/belchertowntrain and come whenever you like!

Virtual Teen Write Night (July 2021)
2021-07-26 19:30 - 20:00 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a virtual creative writing workshop for teens on Monday, July 26th from 7:00-8:00PM. Teens ages 12-19 are welcome to attend this creative writing workshop, also known as a “Teen Write Night,” and no creative writing experience is necessary. There will be writing games and prompts, and the optional opportunity to share your writing with others! Teens must email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register for this virtual program. Teens who attend this program will also earn a raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program!

Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club (Virtual)
2021-07-27 19:00 - 19:30, 2021-08-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual, MA
A monthly book group for lovers of high fantasy, hard science fiction, fable, far future, and all of the speculative fiction options. We are currently meeting virtually on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6PM.
Upcoming Meetings:

July 26th – Light from Uncommon Stars – Ryka Aoki
August 23rd – A Memory Called Empire – Arkady Martine

To sign-up or ask questions email Tegan at tmannino@cwmars.org.

Author Visit: Max Gladstone
2021-07-27 19:30 - 20:30 | Virtual, MA
The Science Fiction & Fantasty Book Club is excited to host the award-winning author Max Gladstone on July 27 at 7:30PM. We will be reading his book, Three Parts Dead as our monthly pick, and be gathering at 7:00 to share our initial thoughts before joined by our guest.
To join or for further information please email Tegan at tmannino@cwmars.org

Playday
2021-07-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
We’re hosting a playday this morning on our lawn! We’ve got the blue blocks, giant games, and free Belchertown coloring books from the Belchertown Cultural Council. Social distancing encouraged for this outside event.
No registration, but please arrive before 10:30 so you have time to play before clean up!

Family Music Concert with Jacques "Pop" Hooten
2021-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Everyone registered for our Tails & Tales Summer Reading Program is invited to join us for an evening of muisc on the Library lawn. Bring chairs and blankets, and even a picnic dinner, if you’d like. Listen, sing, and dance to songs from Raffi to the Beatles

Caravan Puppets presents Tales of Tails!
2021-08-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
A puppet show on the Library lawn!
This show is for children and their families that are participating in our summer reading program, Tails and Tales. All ages welcome.
Please bring blankets to sit on. No dogs allowed.
This event is funded by a donation by the Jacobs/Goff family in loving memory of David B Goff who had some challenges, but always beat to his own drum.

Free Teen Book Hours
2021-08-11 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-08-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Calling all local teens! Remember the joy you felt as a child picking your free book at the end of the summer reading program? Well, now you can experience it again! Come to one of our “Free Teen Book Hours” in August and pick out a free teen book for you to keep for good! The “Free Teen Book Hours” will be Wednesday, August 11th from 5:30-6:30PM and Tuesday, August 24th, from 12:00-1:00PM. A table with bins of books will be set up outside the side door of the library during these hours for teens to pick a new favorite. Teens must be registered for the Teen Summer Reading Program to pick out a book, and they may register for the Summer Reading Program during the “Free Teen Book Hour.” Teens who stop by will also be eligible for an additional raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program. Books are donated by the library and the Friends of the Library. Teens may attend both “Free Teen Book Hours” for a maximum of two books or as supplies last.

From Russia with Love, Music and Dance
2021-08-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Everyone is invited to enjoy music and dancing with Barynya on the front lawn of the Clapp Memorial Library. All ages welcome. Please bring your own blankets and chairs. No dogs allowed.
The Russian music, dance and song ensemble Barynya (Russian: Барыня), established in the year 1991, is a world renowned group that enjoys stature as the premier Russian folk ensemble. Under direction of artistic director/founder Mikhail Smirnov, Barynya has become the most requested Russian dance and music show outside of Mother Russia. Their traditional dancing, music, songs, and virtuoso performances on instruments including the balalaika, balalaika-contrabass, garmoshka (Russian folk button accordion) have entertained people around the world. Mikhail Smirnov was invited as one of the eight judges on NBC’s hit dance show, “Superstars of Dance”.
This event is funded by McCarthy’s Pub. At their fundraising event earlier this year, Mr. Dick Bonnayer won a raffle and picked the CML to provide a fun event for all ages.

Sing Along with Jacques "Pop" Hooten (Fall 2021)
2021-08-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-08-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-09-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-09-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-09-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-09-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Wednesdays at 10:30am – Aug 18th, 25th, Sep 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Families are invited to register for music on the Library lawn with Pop. Bring chairs and/or blankets. Enjoy a morning of listening, singing, and dancing to songs from Raffi to the Beatles.
Registration required – register through Beanstack. No pets.
Funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Scattergories Outside: A Teen Program
2021-08-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Teens ages 12-19 are invited to the Clapp Memorial Library’s front lawn to play Scattergories in-person on Wednesday, August 18th, from 4:00-5:00PM. Please bring your own blanket/chair, sunscreen/bug spray, mask (if desired), and water! Register at the library or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com. If raining, this program will be virtual. Attendees will also earn an additional raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program.

Animal World Experience
2021-08-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Summer Reading Finale!
Meet and learn about a variety of exotic animals from around the world in this extremely fun & interactive program! No registration required but children and teens should be registered for our summer reading programs. This event will be on the Library lawn so please bring chairs and blankets. Children who qualify for a free t-shirt and book should arrive between 5:15 pm and 5:45 pm to pick theirs out. Shirts and books will be available after the show, too. No dogs allowed.
This event is funded in part by the Friends of Clapp Memorial Library, McCarthy’s Pub and the Goff/Jacobs family in loving memory of David B Goff .

Library Closing: Labor Day 2021
2021-09-06 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Labor Day

Monday Firststeps Storytime (Fall 2021)
2021-09-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-09-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
10:00-10:45 AM, Mondays, Sept 13th, 20th, 27th, & Oct 4th, 18th, 25th
Firststeps is for ages 0 – 24 months and begins @ 10:00 AM. Registration is required. Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Program will take place on the Library lawn, families need to bring chairs/blankets and water, sunscreen, and bug repellant are suggested. Masks are not required, but caregivers are responsible for helping children maintain social distance. No pets.
Registration open until all slots are filled – just sign up through Beanstack and Jennifer Whitehead, Children’s Librarian, will be in touch!
When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.

Tuesday Storytime (Fall 2021)
2021-09-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-09-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
10:00-10:45 am, Tuesdays, Sept 14th, 21st, 28th, & Oct 5th, 19th, 26th.
Toddlertime is for 2 year olds and begins @ 10:00 AM. Registration is required. Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Program will take place on the Library lawn, families need to bring chairs/blankets and water, sunscreen, and bug repellant are suggested. Masks are not required, but caregivers are responsible for helping children maintain social distance. No pets.
Registration open until all slots are filled – just sign up through Beanstack and Jennifer Whitehead, Children’s Librarian, will be in touch!
When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.

Thursday Preschool (Fall 2021)
2021-09-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-09-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
10:00-11:00 am, Thursdays, Sept 16th, 23rd, 30th, & Oct 7th, 21st, 28th
Preschool Storytime is for 3-6 year olds and begins @ 9:00 AM. Registration is required. Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Program will take place on the Library lawn, families need to bring chairs/blankets and water, sunscreen, and bug repellant are suggested. Masks are not required, but caregivers are responsible for helping children maintain social distance. No pets.
Registration open until all slots are filled – just sign up through Beanstack and Jennifer Whitehead, Children’s Librarian, will be in touch!
When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.

Tie-dye with TAB
2021-09-20 16:30 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to tie-dye and learn about the Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) on Monday, September 20th at 4:30PM. The program will take place on the library’s front lawn. This is the first TAB meeting of the 2021-2022 school year. TAB is a group of 7th-12th grade students who propose library programming for teens and provide input on teen services. As they tie-dye, teens will share what programs they would like to see from the library this year. Teens are asked to please bring their own shirt/socks/pillowcase/etc. to tie-dye (hint: summer reading shirts work great!), but teens can contact the library in advance if they will need one of these items provided. Registration is required. Teens can email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com or visit the library’s circulation desk to sign-up.
The rain date for this program will be Wednesday, September 22nd at 4:30PM.
