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

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2022-12-22 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-12-15 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-12-08 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-12-01 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.

Thursday Preschool Storytime (3-5 years) Winter 2022
2022-12-22 09:30 - 10:30, 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.

Tuesday Toddler Time (2 years) Winter 2022
2022-12-20 09:30 - 10:30, 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.

Monday Firststeps (12-24 mo) Winter 2022
2022-12-19 10:00 - 10:45, 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.

Babytime Storytime (3-12 mo) Winter 2022
2022-12-19 09:00 - 09:45, 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.

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2022-12-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-12-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-12-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-11-26 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.

Wednesday Whodunnits
2022-12-14 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.

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.

Friends' Book Sale!
2022-12-10 09:00 - 15:00, 2022-12-09 10:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-08 10:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-07 10:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-06 10:00 - 19:00, 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.

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.

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 Write Nights (November 2022)
2022-11-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to weekly Teen Write Nights throughout November as part of the Clapp Memorial Library’s annual program for young writers during National Novel Writing Month. This is a great opportunity for teen writers to get feedback, build community, participate in writing exercises, and grow their word count! Attend as many Teen Write Nights as you want, but frequent attendance means more chances to win awesome prizes at our final party in December. Young writers can e-mail clapplibrarytab@gmail.com for more information about the program and to register.
Teen Write Night #1
November 2, 5:00-6:30PM
Teen Write Night #2
November 9, 5:00-6:30PM
Teen Write Night #3
November 16, 5:00-6:30PM
Teen Write Night #4
November 33, 5:00-6:30PM
T.G.I.O. Party!
December 7, 5:00-6:30PM

Beyond the Book Club
2022-11-30 15:30 - 16:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Open to Kids going into 4th-6th Grade
Read Diverse Books! Help Your Community! Make Bookish Friends!
Join us at our next meeting to talk about this month’s book, Stay by Bobbie Pyron! The Beyond the Book Club meetings are hosted by Jennifer Whitehead (Head of Youth Services) and Camryn Scoon (Upcoming 9th-grader and lover of books).
Being part of the Belchertown Beyond the Book Club means to have an open mind and a full heart. We are a unique group made up of creative kids who want to create a positive change in our world, no matter how small.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/XBr773nXg6Dnro7P8
