Clapp Memorial Library

Friends' Book Sale!
2022-12-09 10:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-10 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Teen Advisory Board (Dec 2022)
2022-12-09 16:00 - 17:30
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.

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2022-12-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-12-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-07 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Babytime Storytime (3-12 mo) Winter 2022
2022-12-12 09:00 - 09:45, 2022-12-19 09:00 - 09:45, 2023-01-09 09:00 - 09:45
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, 2022-12-19 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-01-09 10:00 - 10:45
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
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, 2022-12-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-01-10 09:30 - 10:30
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.

Wednesday Whodunnits
2022-12-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-01-11 13:00 - 14:00
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
2022-12-15 09:30 - 10:30, 2022-12-22 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-01-12 09:30 - 10:30
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
2022-12-15 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-12-22 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-12-29 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-01-05 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-01-12 17:00 - 18:30
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.

Holiday Hours: Christmas 2022
2022-12-23 10:00 - 13:00
The Library will be closing at 1PM in observation of the holiday.

Library Closing: Christmas 2022
2022-12-24 - 2022-12-26
The Library will be closed in observation of Christmas

Holiday Hours: New Year's 2023
2022-12-30 10:00 - 13:00

Library Closing: New Year's 2023
2022-12-31 - 2023-01-02
The Library will be closed in observation of New Year’s 2023
