National Novel Writing Month Meetup
2022-11-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Date: November 4th, 2022 6pm – 8pm
Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) in November? Join us at the Clapp Memorial Library for a write in! Bring your laptop, notebook and pen, or even your typewriter and participate in some timed word sprints, where we’ll challenge ourselves to write as many words as we can within the allotted time. This event is for adults 18+. For more information, contact Annie at the library: macona@cwmars.org

Welcome to the Graveyard! with Brenda Sullivan of the Gravestone Girls
2022-11-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Wednesday, November 9, 7 PM
“Welcome to the Graveyard!” is a 90 minute illustrated ‘virtual tour’ chronicling cemetery art, history and symbolism. From colonial New England burial grounds of the 1600s & 1700s, through the nation-wide rural cemetery movement of the 19th century and into 21st century locations, the program examines why we have cemeteries and gravestones, why they look like they do and how styles and art have evolved over almost 400 years. The presentation is robust with photographs of original gravestones and burial grounds found in Belchertown along-side images from cemeteries visited by Gravestone Girls over many years.

RPG Night - Dungeons & Dragons
2022-11-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
You are cordially invited to attend… a murder!
Come to the library, roll some dice, and attend a party in Baldur’s Gate in this Dungeons & Dragons Adventure! On November 10th, at 6PM, we’ll be playing “How Not To Host A Murder”
“The great sage, Elminster, is celebrating his 40th Birthday. There’s no telling how many times he’s celebrated his 40th birthday, but this time he’s decided to invite his closest friends, and the adventurers, for a murder mystery party!”
No experience with D&D necessary, everything you need to play will be on hand.
Register by by emailing Tegan – tmannino@cwmars.org

Library Closing: Veterans' Day 2022
2022-11-11 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Veterans’ Day

Friends Board Meeting
2022-11-17 18:30 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Board Meeting in the Activity Room at 6:30pm on November 17th For information email Paul Geoffroy at pdgeoffroy52@gmail.com

Games Day 2022
2022-11-18 14:00 - 17:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Fun at the library, bring a board game or try out one of ours! All welcome.
Part of International Games Month!

Teen Advisory Board (Nov 2022)
2022-11-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The library is bringing back our Games Day celebration on Friday, November 18th from 2:00-5:30PM. Stop by and play one of the library’s board games, or bring your own! Our Teen Advisory Board will have its monthly meeting this day from 4:00-5:00PM. There will be games and snacks as we talk about exciting things to come! You do not have to register for Games Day, but TAB members should register for the meeting by emailing 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.

Early Closing (Thanksgiving 2022)
2022-11-23 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will close at 5pm in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday. Safe travels!

Library Closing: Thanksgiving 2022
2022-11-24 - 2022-11-25 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving

Friends' Book Sale!
2022-12-05 16:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Book Sale RETURNS!
Monday: 4:00-8:00pm Members Night – memberships available at the door
Tuesday: 10:00am-8:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am-8:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am-8:00pm
Friday: 10:00am-8:00pm Senior Citizen Day (25% off ages 60+)
Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm Half Price Day!
Due to space constraints, the number of people allowed in the basement at one time will be limited, but the sale is going all week. Please hold off on any book donations until AFTER the Friends’ book sale, our shelves are very full.
The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Book Sale accepts cash, check, and credit card.

Holiday Concert
2022-12-07 10:30 - 11:30 | MA
Wednesday, December 7th at 10:30 am
Join us in a sing-along at the Belchertown Senior Center at 60 State Street.
The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting Jacques Pop Hooten for an intergenerational holiday concert.
Children are encouraged to make cards and gifts to give to the Seniors. Contact Jennifer at jwhitehead@cwmars.org if you would like a take home bag with crafts for children to make and give as presents to the Seniors.
No registration required.

Teen Advisory Board (Dec 2022)
2022-12-09 16:00 - 17:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board will make cards for Cards for Hospitalized Kids at its monthly meeting on Friday, December 9th from 4:00-5:30PM. All teens in grades 7-12 are invited to attend. The Teen Advisory Board is a group of students who propose library programming for teens and provide input on teen services. Teens can register for the meeting by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com.

Babytime Storytime (3-12 mo) Winter 2022
2022-12-12 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.

Monday Firststeps (12-24 mo) Winter 2022
2022-12-12 10:00 - 10:45 | 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.

Cookbook Club [PROGRAM FULL]
2022-12-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Do you like browsing cookbooks and trying new recipes? Register at the circulation desk and pick up a copy of this month’s cookbook. Pick a recipe and let us know (to avoid duplicates), then make and bring your dish for everyone to try at our meeting. Registration is required for each meeting, no alcoholic beverages.

Tuesday Toddler Time (2 years) Winter 2022
2022-12-13 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.

Thursday Preschool Storytime (3-5 years) Winter 2022
2022-12-15 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.

Holiday Hours: Christmas 2022
2022-12-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closing at 1PM in observation of the holiday.

Library Closing: Christmas 2022
2022-12-24 - 2022-12-26 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Christmas

Holiday Hours: New Year's 2023
2022-12-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

Library Closing: New Year's 2023
2022-12-31 - 2023-01-02 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of New Year’s 2023

Library Closing: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2023
2023-01-16 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Music with Pop Spring 2023
2023-01-18 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.

Clapp Writing Group
2023-01-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
PROGRAM FULL
The Clapp Memorial Library hosts a bi-weekly writing group for adults aged 18+. Whether you write romance, mystery, fantasy, non-fiction, poetry, children’s books, or screenplays, you’re welcome to join us! Come meet with other writers and share what you’ve been working on over the past month, work on your writing, and more. If you are interested, contact Annie at the library to sign up: macona@cwmars.org

Friends Board Meeting
2023-01-19 18:30 - 19:30 | 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.

Teen Advisory Board (Jan 2023)
2023-01-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board will meet on Friday, January 20th from 4:00-5:00PM. TAB members will help brainstorm how to redecorate the Teen Section (which is where TAB will meet for this month’s meeting). TAB is a group of 7th-12th grade students who propose library programming for teens & provide input on teen services. New members are welcome! Visit the library or email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com for more info & to register

Book Talk: Lost Towns of the Swift River Valley
2023-01-21 14:30 - 15:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Book talk with Elena Palladino on Lost Towns of the Swift River Valley on Saturday January 21 at 2:30

Clapp Critics
2023-01-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Our fiction book club, Clapp Critics meets every 4th Monday of the Month. Book Club members should email akuchieski@cwmars.org for meeting details. Clapp Critics is currently full.
Please note, our the November meeting is on 11/20 not 11/27!

EARLY CLOSING: SNOW
2023-01-25 13:00 - 19:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The library is closing today at 1PM in line with Belchertown Public Schools.

LEGO & Duplo Build Time
2023-01-28 09:00 - 12:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Bring your creativity (and watch where you step), and build. Make something big or small, whatever inspires you, or create something that makes you think “community” and help us build a little LEGO community of our own.
We have lots of LEGO, plus Duplo for smaller builders.
Take part in any of our events or visit the library on Saturday, January 28 and earn a raffle ticket to win a LEGO kit.

Full Schedule of National LEGO Day Extravaganza Events
Saturday, January 28
9 AM – 12:45 PM LEGO and DUPLO play
Main Floor, Clapp Memorial Library
10 AM – 12 PM LEGO Wii video gaming
Children’s Activity Room, Clapp Memorial Library
2 PM Interactive presentation with LEGO Master Dan
Auditorium, Town Hall
