Monday Firststeps (12-24 mo) Winter 2022
2023-02-06 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-02-13 10:00 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Monday Firststeps (12-24 months) Winter 2022
10:00-10:45 AM, Mondays, Dec 12th, 19th, Jan 9th, 23rd, 30th, Feb 6th & 13th
Firststeps is for ages 12 – 24 months and begins @ 10:00 AM. Registration is required. Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. First story time of 12/12 will be held at the Belchertown Recreation Department then we will return to the CAR at the Library.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/BLZ1cnwTNuGLAv7R9
Registration and confirmation required. Registration open until all slots are filled. If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.
When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.

Tuesday Toddler Time (2 years) Winter 2022
2023-02-07 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-02-14 09:30 - 10:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Tuesday Toddler Time (2-3 years) Winter 2022
9:30-10:30 AM, Tuesdays, Dec 13th, 20th, Jan 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, Feb 7th & 14th

Toddler Storytime is for children aged 2 years, and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/rzuvFgAXvN7rDHKz7
Registration and confirmation required. Registration open until all slots are filled. If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.
When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.

D&D Campaign
2023-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
When a cosmic enemy threatens to destroy their world, brave heroes must do everything in their power to save it. This quest will take them across the teeming oceans of Wildspace to the silvery void of the Astral Sea and beyond. Along the way, they’ll make friends, encounter terrifying foes, and face one cliffhanger after another. Can they save their world before time runs out?
Game will run on the 2nd Tuesday of the month through a starter series of adventures and into “Light of Xaryxis,” through the end of that campaign. Interested players should email tmannino@cwmars.org. Current campaign is expected to end fall 2024, registration to open soon for the next campaign… GHOSTBUSTERS!
Program is intended for adults, but we regularly offer teen RPG programs.

Music with Pop Spring 2023
2023-02-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-02-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
10:30 am, Wednesdays, Jan 18th, 24th, Feb 1st, 8th, March 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, Apr 12th, 19th, May 10th, 24th, 31st and June 7th & 14th
Music with Jacques Hooten aka Pop! Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the Children’s Activity Room, geared towards ages 1 to 6. Spaces will be filled first by children who reside within Belchertown. Enjoy singing and dancing in this interactive music series. Limited space so register today (click here).
Registration is required and will remain open until program is filled, just sign up for the Program and Jennifer Whitehead, Children’s Librarian, will be in touch! Funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Wednesday Whodunnits
2023-02-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Our Mystery Book Group is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Join us as we discuss a different mystery novel each month. Email mmarszalek@cwmars.org with any questions.

Thursday Preschool Storytime (3-5 years) Winter 2022
2023-02-09 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-02-16 09:30 - 10:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Thursday Preschool Storytime (3-5 yrs) Winter 2022
9:30-10:30 am, Thursdays, Dec 15th, 22nd, Jan 12th, 19th, 26th, Feb 9th & 16th
Preschool Storytime is for ages 3-5 and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/CUmK8tQt9aXT5uwM9
Registration and confirmation required. Registration open until all slots are filled. If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.
When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2023-02-09 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-02-16 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-02-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you’re welcome to join the fun.

Virtual Knit Along: The Lopapeysa Sweater
2023-02-09 19:00 - 20:00 | MA
Calling all Knitters & Adventurers!
Join knitwear designer Joan of Dark (Knockdown Knits, Knits for Nerds) & photographer Kyle Cassidy (This is What a Librarian Look Like) on Zoom to knit and discuss their new book, The Lopapeysa Sweater, a travel adventure with knitting patterns, horses, volcanoes, adventure & a historical mystery!
Event hosted at the library

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2023-02-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet twice a week at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you’re welcome to join the fun.

Interactive Princess Bride Movie Afternoon
2023-02-11 13:30 - 15:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
“As you wish”
Come to the library for all ages fun as we enjoy snacks, recite favorite lines, cheer for the heroes, and interact with the beloved movie, The Princess Bride (PG) on February 11th at 1:30PM.
Dress up as your favorite character for our costume contest, with a Princess Bride themed prize!
Prop kits will be available on a first come, first served basis.
The Princess Bride is copyright Twentieth Century Fox, licensed through Movie Licensing USA.

Babytime Storytime (3-12 mo) Winter 2022
2023-02-13 09:00 - 09:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Babytime Storytime (3-12 mo) Winter 2022
9:00-9:45 AM, Mondays, Dec 12th, 19th, Jan 9th, 23rd, 30th, Feb 6th & 13th
Babytime is for ages 3 – 12 months and begins @ 9:00 AM. Registration is required. Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. First story time of 12/12 will be held at the Belchertown Recreation Department then we will return to the CAR at the Library.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/g9Sdqqs6UneYa98o6
Registration and confirmation required. Registration open until all slots are filled.
If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.
When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.

Friends Board Meeting
2023-02-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
You are invited to the The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Board Meeting in the Activity Room at 6:30pm. For information email Paul Geoffroy at pdgeoffroy52@gmail.com
http://www.friendsofclapplibrary.org/
​The Friends of Clapp Memorial Library is a volunteer not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising monies to assist the Library beyond the ordinary scope of the Library’s budget to reach its potential in our community. The group’s additional purpose is to promote and maintain close relationships between the Library and the people it serves, to increase public awareness of Library resources, and to encourage community participation in Library activities.

PAWS to Read
2023-02-16 15:30 - 18:30, 2023-02-23 15:30 - 18:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
PAWS to Read
Thursday evenings 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Students in grades 1 through 5, who are reluctant or struggling readers, may register to read with a certified therapy dog.
Sessions will last 20 minutes, please arrive on time.
Students must have a book picked out ahead of time.
To register, contact Jennifer at 413-323-0417 ext 709 or email at jwhitehead@cwmars.org.

Benefits!
Reduces stress, lowers heart rate and therefore allows for success.
No judgement
Builds confidence

Teen Advisory Board (Feb 2023)
2023-02-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Friday, Feb. 17 at 4:00PM
TAB is a group of 7th-12th grade students who propose library programming for teens & provide input on teen services. New members are welcome!

Library Closing: Presidents’ Day 2023
2023-02-20 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Presidents’ Day

Cupcake Wars!
2023-02-22 17:30 - 18:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 5:30-6:45PM
Rise to the cupcake-decorating challenge! Teens in grades 7-12 will be given themes and timed rounds to decorate their cupcakes. Bring home the tasty treats at the end of the program!
Visit the library or email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register.

Arthropod Petting Zoo
2023-02-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Friday, February 24th
10:30-11:30am
Amazing creatures have amazing adaptations! And what better way for kids to discover these concepts than through hands-on experience with a whole zoo of exotic invertebrates? Can you create and draw your own arthropod with its own special adaptations? Open to all ages. Registration is required (sign-up here: https://forms.gle/YfzwfyFmfgNJ1AQ17); children should be accompanied by an adult.
The first 25 children to register will receive an email with program details. Others will receive an email saying they are on the waitlist. Emails will be sent when program is full or no later than 2/21.

Hide-a-Bug
2023-02-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Friday, February 24th
12:00-1:00PM
Animals need shelter, and it’s up to your children to use our forest-gathered materials to build a shelter fit for a bug. Not just any bug, but our residential judge, Mr. Cranky B. Cockroach! Will he approve of your shelter and find safety within, or will he hiss and make his way to more suitable real estate? Open to ages 6-12. Registration required (sign up here: https://forms.gle/jJbotrYbMLxERFJ59); a caregiver should remain in the library.

The first 25 children to register will receive an email with program details. Others will receive an email saying they are on the waitlist. Emails will be sent when program is full or no later than 2/21.

Drop-In Gaming (Mario Kart)
2023-02-24 15:30 - 16:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Friday, Feb. 24, 3:30-4:30PM
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to the library’s Activity Room to play Mario Kart on the library’s Wii. Snacks will be provided.
Visit the library or email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register!

Wine Tasting
2023-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Love Your Library with the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library!
Join us for a wine tasting on February 25th to celebrate Love Your Library month, all provided by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library. Snacks provided, all are welcome (21+ only)
www.friendsofclapplibrary.org
Snow Date: March 4th

Afterschool D&D
2023-03-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
PROGRAM FULL – NEW REGISTRANTS WILL BE PLACED ON A WAIT LIST
Calling all adventurers (ages 10-12) for Afterschool D&D
3:15-5:15PM, March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Journey to the Stormwreck Isle for adventure, and perhaps fame and fortune in the Forgotten Realms! A small, volcanic island off the Sword Coast that was a beacon to dragons that is rumored to be suffused with the magic of countless dragons who have died there, causing unpredictable magical phenomena. Players of all experience welcome.
Game will run weekly through the month of March, starting with character creation on the 1st, meeting in the Children’s Activity Room. Belchertown public school students will be able to ride the bus to the Library with a permission slip from their caregiver. Students may bring their own nut-free snacks. Please inform the Librarian & Game Master Tegan Mannino, if there is a day they will not attend.
Students will have the option of continuing play when we restart Afterschool D&D in the Fall.
Space is limited! Register here: https://forms.gle/AR55sAbDFUx3kdYP8
Confirmations will be sent out to students confirming enrollment or waitlist status.
