Clapp Memorial Library

Library Closing: Columbus Day 2020
2020-10-12 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Columbus Day.

Virtual TAB Meeting - September 2020
2020-09-30 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will meet virtually on Wednesday, September 30th, from 7:00-8:00PM. The Teen Advisory Board is a group of 7th-12th grade students who propose library programming for teens and provide input on teen services. To receive the link to join the meeting, teens must e-mail clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register. New members are welcome.

Spirit Week
2020-09-21 - 2020-09-26 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Share your spirit daily on the library’s social media accounts to enter to win gift card prizes to local businesses!
Follow the Clapp Memorial Library on Facebook, or @clapplibrary on Instagram, to learn more about how you can celebrate and participate!
Monday – Favorite Book Day
Tuesday – Superhero Day
Wednesday – Wacky Wednesday
Thursday – Sports Day
Friday – Hat Day
Saturday – Belchertown Together Day

Friday Morning Music
2020-09-18 10:00 - 10:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Program runs Fridays from 10:00-10:30 am, starting May 29th until we can safely meet in person again.
Musician Donna Lee Honeywell and her husband, Clark, will lead a fun sing along with families on Zoom. Each week you receive an email with the Zoom invite. Performances will not be recorded, families can choose to have their camera on or off. Registration open until all slots are filled.
Registration is currently full, if you have any questions, reach out to Jennifer Whitehead at jwhitehead@cwmars.org

Q&A with a Local Homeschool Parent
2020-09-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual, MA
Many families are trying to decide the best option for school for their children this fall. If your family has decided (or is considering) to homeschool for the 2020-2021 school year, the Clapp Memorial Library is offering a workshop to help answer some of your questions.
An experienced homeschool parent and past teacher in the public school system, Lisa Aiken, will share her experiences and offer resources. Homeschooling for a year will look different than homeschooling for several years and is not the same as remote learning.. Lisa’s suggestions for families only homeschooling during the pandemic will be different than those doing it for the long haul. Homeschooling in one household will most likely look completely different than the next family’s homeschooling. Lisa will share a homeschool letter of intent and a list of resources.
Mainly, she will encourage people to soul-search and think outside the box when it comes to “educating” their children.
There will not be legal advice or suggestions for students with learning disabilities in this workshop.
This workshop will be offered twice to help meet the different schedules of parents and caregivers. We will meet virtually using Zoom.

Wednesday, August 26th from Noon to 1 pm.
Thursday, August 27th from 7 pm to 8 pm.
Sunday, September 13th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

To register for one of these times, please send an email to jwhitehead@cwmars.org with “Homeschool Workshop 8/26” or “Homeschool Workshop 8/27” in the Subject line. In the email, include the parent/caregiver’s full name, grades of the children, phone number and if you have a question you hope can be addressed during the workshop.

Library Closing: Labor Day 2020
2020-09-07 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Labor Day.

Virtual Teen Write Night
2020-08-19 18:45 - 20:00 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a virtual creative writing workshop for teens on Wednesday, August 19th from 6:45-8:00PM. All teens entering grades 7-12 are welcome to attend this creative writing workshop, also known as “Teen Write Night,” and no creative writing experience is necessary. There will be writing games and prompts. Space is limited, so teens are asked to e-mail clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register and to receive the link to join the event. Teens who attend this program will also earn an additional raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program!

An Enchanted Story Time (August 2020 - Virtual)
2020-08-19 09:30 - 10:00 | Virtual, MA
Ages 4 to 9
Wednesday, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19
We will meet virtually using Zoom. Children will listen to stories, sing songs, play games and get some ideas for crafts to do at home. These programs will not be recorded.
Registration will remain open until program fills.

Virtual TAB Meeting
2020-08-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will meet virtually on Monday, August 17th, from 7:00-8:00PM. This month’s meeting will be to discuss the summer reading program. To receive the link to join the meeting, teens must e-mail clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register.
New members are welcome, and Junior Volunteers may attend this TAB meeting for credit. Teens who attend this program will also earn an additional raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program!
The Teen Advisory Board is a group of 7th-12th grade students who propose library programming for teens and provide input on teen services.

Clapp Along with Ms Jennifer! (August 2020 - Virtual)
2020-08-17 09:30 - 10:00 | Virtual, MA
Ages 1 to 4
Monday 9:30 am 8/3, 8/10, 8/17
Families will pick up a story time bag on Thursday July 30th or Saturday, August 1st that will be scheduled with Jennifer through email. Families will read along with a board book copy of the same book that Miss Jennifer will read. After August 17th, families will return the story time bags. We will meet virtually using Zoom. Fun stories, songs and games that will have you clapping for more. These programs will not be recorded.
Registration will remain open until program is full.

Teddy Bear Ball
2020-08-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Dress up your Teddy Bear and dance the night away with Donna Lee Honeywell in a special virtual music program.
Space is limited, to register send an email with Teddy Bear Ball in the Subject line to jwhitehead@cwmars.org and you will receive a response explaining if registration was successful or if you will be on a wait list.
Anything goes but here are some ideas;

Dress up your favorite Teddy Bear (or any stuffed animal or doll)
Dress yourself up
Dress your family up
Decorate your dancing space
Wear your dancing shoes (or, like Clark said, wear your “bear” feet)

No matter what you choose to do, plan to join Donna Lee and Clark in a fun night on Zoom. Invites will be sent out earlier that day.
Donna Lee is going to try to record herself so we can share it afterwards but the Zoom meeting itself will not be recorded. If you would like to share pictures with the Library afterwards, we know everyone will enjoy seeing them.

Virtual Teen Trivia Night (July)
2020-07-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a virtual Teen Trivia Night on Thursday, July 30th at 7:00PM. Test your knowledge on everything from movies to facts about Belchertown! The winner of the program will receive a $5 gift card to a local business. Teens who attend this program will also earn an additional raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program! Teens entering grades 7-12 should email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register for this virtual program.
Don’t forget to sign up for Summer Reading – clapplibrary.beanstack.com

An Enchanted Story Time
2020-07-30 09:30 - 09:45 | Virtual, MA
An Enchanted Story Time
Registration is currently full, if you have any questions please email Jennifer Whitehead.
Ages 5 to 9
Thursday July 16th, 23rd and 30th
9:30 am to 9:45 am
We will meet virtually using Zoom. Children will listen to stories, sing songs, play games and get some ideas for crafts to do at home. These programs will not be recorded.

Clapp Along with Ms Jennifer
2020-07-28 09:30 - 10:00 | Virtual, MA
Clapp Along with Ms Jennifer
Register through Beanstack
Ages 2 to 4
Tuesday July 14th, 21st and 28th
9:30 am to 10:00 am
We will meet virtually using Zoom. Fun stories, songs and games that will have you clapping for more. These programs will not be recorded.

Virtual Teen Write Night (July)
2020-07-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a virtual creative writing workshop for teens on Tuesday, July 21st from 7:00-8:00PM. All teens entering grades 7-12 are welcome to attend this creative writing workshop, also known as “Teen Write Night,” and no creative writing experience is necessary. There will be writing games and prompts and word sprints. Space is limited, so teens are asked to e-mail clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register and to receive the link to join the event. Teens who attend this program will also earn an additional raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program!

Virtual TAB Meeting – July 2020
2020-07-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will meet virtually on Thursday, July 9th, from 7:00PM-8:00PM. To receive the link to join the meeting, teens must e-mail clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register.
Junior Volunteers may attend this TAB meeting for credit!
The Teen Advisory Board is a group of 7th-12th grade students who propose library programming for teens and provide input on teen services. New members are welcome.

Summer Reading Kickoff Concert (Virtual)
2020-06-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual, MA
Celebrate the beginning of summer reading Friday, June 19th at 1 pm.
Join the family dance party with the Rolie Polie Guacamole band from NYC on the Library’s Facebook page for a live stream show.
If you miss it live, a video will be available on the Library’s Youtube channel found on our website.
We invite children ages 11 and younger to join Imagine Your Story, our fun summer reading program.

Parent/Child Book Group
2020-06-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
For children in 4th- 6th grade & their parents, meeting every second Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.
Registration required, contact Children’s Librarian Jennifer Whitehead for more information.

Tech Tuesday (Virtual)
2020-06-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual, MA
Drop-in videocall help for your tech questions for from noon to 1! Follow the link below.
Enjoy lunchtime with Libby and learn about OverDrive’s app for ebooks and audiobooks on your phone and tablet, or ask “What’s all the Hoopla?” and learn how to stream music albums and TV shows on us. Looking for more? Kanopy has you covered – streaming movies for Belchertown residents courtesy of the Clapp Memorial Library!
Tech Tuesday – Tue, May 5, 2020 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (EDT)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/295185485
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Access Code: 295-185-485
New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/295185485

Virtual TAB Meeting - May 2020
2020-05-30 11:30 - 12:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will meet virtually on Saturday, May 30th, from 11:30AM-12:30PM. To receive the link to join the meeting, teens must e-mail clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register.
The Teen Advisory Board is a group of 7th-12th grade students who propose library programming for teens and provide input on teen services. New members are welcome.

Virtual Teen Trivia Night
2020-05-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a virtual Teen Trivia Night.
Test your knowledge on everything from the United States to pop culture pals!
Teens in grades 7-12 should email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register for this virtual program.

Wacky Wednesdays (Virtual)
2020-05-27 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Some weekly fun on our Facebook page!
Let’s get wacky together. Look for Miss Jennifer’s post on Wednesday morning and share photos or descriptions about what you are wearing and/or doing that is wacky.
https://www.facebook.com/ClappLibrary/

Children's Music Concert with Donna Lee Honeywell (virtual)
2020-05-22 10:00 - 10:30 | Virtual, MA
Donna Lee wants to sing with all the children from the Clapp Memorial Library.
Geared towards children ages 2-6
Please email Jennifer at jwhitehead@cwmars.org to receive the Zoom invite information.

Free Craft Friday – Cat Sculpture (Virtual)
2020-05-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual, MA
Did you miss our last virtual teen craft program? We are doing it again! This time find us on Facebook Live! CML Teen page can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/teenclapp/
After you read your Sentinel, repurpose it in this fun craft! Learn how to make a Cat Sculpture out of newspaper!
Facebook Live
Friday, May 15, 5:00PM
Materials Needed: Newspaper (cut into 5, 5 inch-wide strips lengthwise), Glue, Paperclips, Pencil, Marker

Virtual Teen Book Club - April 2020
2020-04-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Library is inviting teens grades 7-12 to its first virtual Teen Book Club meeting on Tuesday, April 28th, from 7:00PM-8:00PM.
Teens will discuss Scott Westerfeld’s Midnighters: The Secret Hour. Email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to sign up and to receive the link to join the event.
This book can be checked out on hoopla or Libby, by OverDrive, two of the library’s e-resources.
If you have trouble with hoopla or OverDrive, e-mail our tech librarian Tegan at tmannino@cwmars.org or our Teen Events Coordinator Ruthie at clapplibrarytab@gmail.com. They will be happy to help you.

Afternoon Story Time (Virtual)
2020-04-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual, MA
A small virtual afternoon story time. Email jwhitehead@cwmars.org for more information.

Virtual TAB Meeting
2020-04-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will meet virtually on Saturday, April 25th, from 11:00AM-12:00PM to discuss the Teen Summer Reading Challenge. To receive the link to join the meeting, teens must e-mail clapplibrarytab@gmail.com.
The Teen Advisory Board is a group of 7th-12th grade students who propose library programming for teens and provide input on teen services. New members are welcome.

Building Challenge (Virtual)
2020-04-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual, MA
An online Building Challenge at 10:30 am, geared towards kids ages 6 to 10. Join information sent to parents via GoToMeeting.

Creative Camp with the CML (Virtual)
2020-04-20 - 2020-04-24 | Virtual, MA
Follow along and take part here: https://www.facebook.com/events/272529927099673/
Pack your bag, build a tent and get ready for Creative Camp during school vacation week.
We will post videos about puppet shows, crafts and stories for you to enjoy and get ideas from. Then using what you have at home, get creative! And the end of the week you can put on a puppet show, tell a story and/or display your art work to you household.
Some things you may want to pack;

paints, crayons, colored pencils
scissors, tape, glue
paper, cardboard, string, yarn, toilet paper tubes
boxes, sticks, pencils
fabric scraps, old t-shirts, feathers, pom poms, cotton balls
ruler
puppets, stuffed animals, building blocks

What to pack for camp (all optional)

sleeping bag
snacks
flashlight
book
above magic trick supplies
more snacks
more books

How to make a tent/secret hideout;

use sheets, pillows, chairs, and/or rope to make an indoor tent
or real tent outside (though pack extra blankets, some days look cold and rainy)
anyway you want!

Even though you will show off your talent with your household, we would love for you to share comments, pictures, stories and videos with all of us!
Happy camping!

Magic Camp with CML (Virtual)
2020-04-20 - 2020-04-24 | Virtual, MA
Follow along and take part here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2664040483880507/
Pack your bags, build a tent and learn cool magic tricks with magician, Ed Popielarczyk (aka the balloon guy at the B’town fair). We will post one or two short videos a day. Ask an adult if it is okay for you to watch the video by yourself (with earphones if others will hear) so you will be the only one training to be a magician. By the end of school vacation week, you will be able to entertain your household with a magic show of your own.
What you need for the tricks (this is to do all 8);

A full deck of cards
3 cards from a different deck (if you have an incomplete deck at home, use some of those. You will not be able to add the cards back to a deck afterwards)
A piece of string
3 different colored crayons
1 or 2 elastic bands
several checkers/quarters/flat game pieces
scrap paper and pen/pencil
bank envelope

What to pack for camp (all optional)

sleeping bag
snacks
flashlight
book
above magic trick supplies
more snacks
more books

How to make a tent/secret hideout;

use sheets, pillows, chairs, and/or rope to make an indoor tent
or real tent outside (though pack extra blankets, some days look cold and rainy)
anyway you want!

Even though you will show off your talent with your household, we would love for you to share comments, pictures, stories and videos with all of us!
Happy camping!
