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SUMMARY:Maltese Falcon Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to take the time to discuss a novel in depth? In this six-session group we will discuss the classic detective novel The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett. The discussion will be introduced and facilitated by retired professor David Spector\, who has some expertise on birds in literature. There are\, indeed\, birds\, including the famous title one\, in this mystery story\, but David hopes that discussion will range widely over many aspects of the plot and characters of this novel. After registration is confirmed\, participants can pick up a copy of the novel to keep\, while supplies last. \nRegistration & confirmation required\, sign up here: https://forms.gle/DVBeozi3dHhqBYRG6 \nThe group will meet 2 to 3:30 P.M. on Tuesdays\, October 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, and November 12 and 19. There is no meeting on November 5.  October 15th meeting location to be determined. \nA public screening of the classic 1941 John Huston film version of the novel with Mary Astor\, Humphrey Bogart\, Sydney Greenstreet\, Peter Lorre\, Elisha Cook\, Lee Patrick\, et al.\, is tentatively set for Tuesday\, 3 December\, at 7 P.M.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/maltese-falcon-book-group-6/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion Groups
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SUMMARY:Community Mosaics in Guatemala
DESCRIPTION:Cynthia Fisher has been making trips to Guatemala since 2013 creating community mosaic murals. Come learn how she got started and how a small lakeside town is filling up mosaics that represent the indigenous community and beautiful natural environment.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/community-mosaics-in-guatemala/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Lessons,Lecture,Visual Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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SUMMARY:Early Closing: Thanksgiving 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Library will close at 5pm in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday. Safe travels!
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/early-closing-thanksgiving-2024/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
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SUMMARY:Library Closing: Thanksgiving 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Library will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/library-closing-thanksgiving-2024/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T210000
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SUMMARY:The Maltese Falcon movie screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Clapp Memorial Library on Tuesday\, December 3 for a screening of The Maltese Falcon. We’ll be showing the classic 1941 John Huston film version of the novel with Mary Astor\, Humphrey Bogart\, Sydney Greenstreet\, Peter Lorre\, Elisha Cook\, Lee Patrick\, et al. Popcorn will be provided. All are welcome – even if you haven’t read the book\, come see the movie!
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/the-maltese-falcon-movie-screening/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T100000
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SUMMARY:Babytime Storytime (3-12 mo) Winter 2025
DESCRIPTION:Babytime Story time (3-12 mo) Winter 2024\n9:00-9:45 AM\, Mondays\, Dec 9\, 12\, Jan 6\, 13\, 27\, Feb 3 & 10 \nBabytime is for ages 3 – 12 months and begins @ 9:00 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories\, songs\, finger plays and art activities. \nRegistration and confirmation required\, sign up here: https://forms.gle/jRT4QmiCVsHQw5p1A. Registration open until all slots are filled. \nIf 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.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/babytime-story-time-3-12-mo-fall-2025/2024-12-09/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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SUMMARY:First Steps Storytime (12-24 months) Winter 2024
DESCRIPTION:Monday Firststeps (12-24 months) Winter 2024\n10:00-10:45 AM\, Mondays\, Dec 9\, 16\, Jan 6\, 13\, 27\, Feb 3 & 10 \nFirststeps is for ages 12 – 24 months and begins @ 10:00 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories\, songs\, finger plays and art activities. \nRegistration and confirmation required\, sign up here: https://forms.gle/Pj4YcjA1nLCsPKot5. 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.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/first-steps-storytime-12-24-months-winter-2024/2024-12-09/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T103000
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SUMMARY:Toddler Time (2 year olds) Winter 2024
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Toddler Time (2 years) Winter 2024\n9:30-10:30 am\, Tuesdays\, Dec 10\, 17\, Jan 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 & Feb 4 \nToddler Storytime is for children aged 2 years\, and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories\, songs\, finger plays and art activities. \nRegistration and confirmation required\, sign up here: https://forms.gle/5HByTxejzhRaX9uP7. 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.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/toddler-time-2-year-olds-winter-2024/2024-12-10/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T203000
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SUMMARY:Needle Felting - Penguin
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM & WAITLIST FULL \nCome learn the art of needle felting at the Clapp Memorial Library on Wednesday\, December 11 from 5:30-8:30pm OR Monday\, December 16 from 2:30-5:30pm \nLocal fiber artist Anna Sunschauer will teach you how to sculpt fluffy wool fiber into a penguin using felting needles. No prior needle felting experience is necessary\, but it is recommended that all participants have good fine motor skills to avoid injury with the sharp needles. All necessary tools and materials will be provided. \nThis workshop is open to adults. A separate workshop is being offered for teens. Space is limited and registration is required\, priority given to Belchertown residents.  Sign up here: https://forms.gle/6kKemx4SUTYzxYiY9 \nDue to the high popularity of Needle Felting programs and their limited capacity\, seats will be filled by lottery drawn from all registrants signed up by November 24th. \nThis program is made possible by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library. \nhttps://www.instagram.com/whimsical.fiber/
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/needle-felting-penguin/2024-12-11/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T190000
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SUMMARY:Quabbin History Calendar sale and signing with J.R. Greene
DESCRIPTION:Historian and author J.R. Greene returns to the Clapp Memorial Library on Wednesday\, December 11 at 7pm for a 2025 Quabbin History Calendar Sale and Signing. The program will consist of a slideshow with scenes relating to the calendar images\, followed by copies of the calendar and many of his books for sale and signing.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/quabbin-history-calendar-sale-and-signing-with-j-r-greene/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Visual Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T181542
CREATED:20241112T183936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T183936Z
UID:10003768-1733995800-1733999400@clapplibrary.org
SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime (3-5 year olds) Winter 2024
DESCRIPTION:Preschool Story Time (3-6 years) Winter 2024\n9:30-10:30 am\, Thursdays\, Dec 12\, 19\, Jan 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 & Feb 6 \nPreschool Story Time is for ages 3-5 and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories\, songs\, finger plays and art activities. \nRegistration and confirmation required\, sign up here: https://forms.gle/4Meyj3ueG6RT6ZQ97. 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.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/preschool-storytime-3-5-year-olds-winter-2024/2024-12-12/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T173000
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SUMMARY:Ornament Metalsmithing for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Make your own holiday ornament by metalsmithing at the Clapp Memorial Library on Thursday\, December 12th from 4:00-5:30PM! \nThe library is excited to welcome back experienced maker and teacher Heather Beck this winter! Beck will teach teens in grades 7-12 how to create their own drawings in metal with special tools and hammers. Come learn to stamp images\, words\, and textures to create a truly unique ornament that will stand the test of time. While hammering their own drawings into the ornament\, teens will gain new knowledge and confidence and leave with a finished beautiful piece to treasure or give as a gift. Space is limited. Teens must email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register. \nThis program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/ornament-metalsmithing-for-teens/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T153544Z
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SUMMARY:Metalworking Ornament Class (Adult)
DESCRIPTION:Program is full\, waitlist closed. \nMake your own holiday ornament by metalsmithing at the Clapp Memorial Library on Thursday\, December 12th from 6:30-8:00PM! \nThe library is excited to welcome back experienced maker and teacher Heather Beck this winter! Beck will teach attendees how to create their own drawings in metal with special tools and hammers. Come learn to stamp images\, words\, and textures to create a truly unique ornament that will stand the test of time. While hammering your own drawings into the ornament\, gain new knowledge and confidence and leave with a finished beautiful piece to treasure or give as a gift. \nThis workshop is open to adults. A separate workshop is being offered for teens. Space is limited and registration is required\, priority given to Belchertown residents. \nThis program is made possible by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library. \nTo see more of Heather Beck’s work\, visit her website: https://heatherbeckdesigns.com/
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/metalworking-ornament-class-adult/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T181542
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T163823Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Advisory Board (Dec 2024)
DESCRIPTION:The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board will meet Friday\, December 13th from 4:30-5:30PM in the library’s Activity Room to enjoy baked goods from Atkins and create holiday cards for Cards for Hospitalized Kids. TAB is a group of 7th-12th grade students who meet monthly during the school year to propose library programming for teens\, provide input on teen services\, volunteer\, and have fun. Teens can email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register. New members are welcome.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/teen-advisory-board-dec-2024/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T195534Z
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SUMMARY:Clapp Memorial Library/BHS Writing Club Team-Up
DESCRIPTION:The BHS Writing Club and the Clapp Memorial Library are teaming up for a writing workshop for teens in grades 7-12! Ruthie Sterling\, a novelist and the Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Services Coordinator\, will run a writing workshop based on the Letters About Literature Writing Contest from the MA Center for the Book. The workshop will take place from 2:15-3:00PM on Monday\, December 16th in Room 318 at Belchertown High School. This contest\, which has a maximum cash prize of $200\, was won by a Belchertown student in 2020. Attend this workshop\, and you might be next! Students in grades 7-12 who do not attend Belchertown High School must email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register. Visit https://www.massbook.org/letters-about-literature for more information about the annual contest.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/clapp-memorial-library-bhs-writing-club-team-up/
LOCATION:Belchertown High School\, 142 Springfield Road\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen Events,Writing Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T181542
CREATED:20241114T191920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T191922Z
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SUMMARY:Belchertown Community Bell Choir
DESCRIPTION:The Belchertown Community Bells Choir has been playing and presenting concerts for over 40 years. Some current members are also original members. This volunteer musical group is led by Bill McClure and plays several different styles of music from religious to pop. They enjoy “ringing”\, rehearsing\, and sharing their music with others in the community. We hope you’ll join them at this musical performance.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/belchertown-community-bell-choir-3/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T153000
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CREATED:20241101T164016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T164017Z
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SUMMARY:Free Food Friday
DESCRIPTION:Teens are invited to the library after school on the third Friday of the month (December 20th) for free snacks as they visit and use the library! Students must be in grades 7-12 and arrive between 2:00-3:30PM for a free snack\, courtesy of the library\, as supplies last.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/free-food-friday-3/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen Events
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SUMMARY:Early Closing: Christmas Eve 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Library will close early at 1PM Christmas Eve\, save travels!
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/early-closing-christmas-eve/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241226
DTSTAMP:20260404T181542
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SUMMARY:Library Closing: Christmas 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Library will be closed in observation of Christmas
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/library-closing-christmas-2024/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241230T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241230T183000
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SUMMARY:Needle-felt a Baby Penguin (Teen Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to the Clapp Memorial Library to learn how to needle-felt a baby penguin! On Monday\, December 30th from 3:30-6:30PM local fiber artist Anna Sunschauer will teach teens how to sculpt fluffy wool fiber using felting needles. No prior needle felting experience is necessary\, but it is recommended that all participants have good fine motor skills to avoid injury with the sharp needles. All necessary tools and materials will be provided. Space is limited. Teens must email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com or call the library to register. \nThis program is made possible by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/needle-felt-a-baby-penguin-teen-workshop/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241230T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241230T190000
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED 'Good Morning Farm Animals' with Ruth Sanderson
DESCRIPTION:Program has been postponed.  We are working on rescheduling and will announce it as soon as we can. \nJoin artist Ruth Sanderson as she reads and shows the illustrations from her new board book\, Good Morning Farm Animals. Children are encouraged to imitate the sounds and movements of the animals they see for a fun-filled active story-time. Can they frolic like a lamb? Balance like a goat? This story and its companion book Good Night Farm Animals\, will be available for purchase after the program. Suggested for ages 3-6. Ruth’s book illustrations on display in the library for the month of December. A book signing and craft will follow the reading of the book. No registration is required. \nAbout the Illustrator \nOver her long and award-winning career\, Ruth Sanderson has illustrated over 90 books for children of all ages. Her collection of titles at Crocodile Books include her numerous fairytale retellings\, Mother Goose and Friends\, and A Storm of Horses: The Story of Artist Rosa Bonheur. She collaborated with her daughter Whitney Sanderson on five titles in the Horse Diaries chapter book series from Random House\, as well as on Good Morning Farm Animals and Good Night Farm Animals. Ruth lives in Western Massachusetts with her family and two cats. Learn more about her books at www.ruthsanderson.com.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/good-morning-farm-animals-with-ruth-sanderson/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTSTAMP:20260404T181542
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T201826Z
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SUMMARY:Early Closing: New Year's Eve 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Library will close early at 1PM for New Year’s Eve\, save travels!
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/early-closing-new-years-eve-2024/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241231T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241231T121500
DTSTAMP:20260404T181542
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T215900Z
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SUMMARY:Noon Year's Eve Party
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM FULL – WAITLIST ONLY \nNoon Year’s Eve Party\nTuesday\, December 31st\n10:30AM-12:15PM \nHelp us ring in 2025 without staying up past your bedtime! Children ages 3-11 and their families are invited to a fun morning of celebration and community hosted by the library in the Lawrence Memorial Hall Auditorium. Dress up or wear your comfiest clothes! Doors open at 10:25AM. There will be stations around the auditorium with crafts\, activities\, and games to get us ready for the countdown at noon! Attendees can enjoy a “quieter” time to visit the stations until 11AM\, after which the music and dancing will start. Stations will close and attendees will gather to count down the New Year at 11:55AM. \nSpace is limited; registration is required.  Sign up here: https://forms.gle/iLFnG1pa5YCHrmKu5\nPlease email or call Jennifer at 413-323-0417 or jwhitehead@cwmars.org if you register and cannot attend\, as we anticipate a waitlist for this event. \nParking is available at the Library/Town Hall lot and across the street at the Town Common lot. Please enter LMH by following the sidewalk to the far left of the back of the building. There will be a sign on the entrance door. Those who need to use the elevator will take it to the first floor and then continue straight to the auditorium. Offices in the town hall will be open. Please be considerate\, and stay quiet in the hallways. Don’t stray from the auditorium. Water bottles are encouraged\, and no other food or drink is allowed or will be provided.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/noon-years-eve-party/
LOCATION:Lawrence Memorial Hall (Town Hall) Auditorium\, Belchertown\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260404T181542
CREATED:20241120T215227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T215227Z
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SUMMARY:Library Closing: Near Years Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Library will be closed in observation of the new year.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/library-closing-near-years-day-2025/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T181542
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184752Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Art workshop with Caoin O'Durgy
DESCRIPTION:Help Caoin O’Durgy\, a Massachusetts based illustrator and Muralist\, prepare his design for a mural at our own Transfer station in Belchertown on Saturday\, January 4th 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm \nWe are very excited and proud to welcome you all to an event designed specifically to allow community input of a mural in our town.  Students will design their own character that will be part Caoin’s mural. \nStudents K- 6th.  No registration required.  Children under the age of 10 must have a caregiver age 14 or older in the Library.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/creative-art-workshop-with-caoin-odurgy/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Crafts,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T223552Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Outdoor Survival Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Due to severe cold\, program is being rescheduled.  We are reaching out to registered participants. \nOutdoor Survival Skills Workshop with Frank Grindrod\, author and director of Earthwork Programs LLC \nStudents under the age of 10 must have a caregiver who is 14 years old or older on Library property during the workshop. Registration is required. \nLearn how to make a Survival Shelter like in Hatchet\, how to set a survival trap like Katniss from The Hunger Games\, and how to tie Buck’s # 1 Call of the Wild Rescue Knot\, and so much more. Students will get items during the course to start building their own outdoor survival kit. \nThe workshop starts indoors with a basic discussion of a few very popular outdoor themed books and then quickly moves outside to learn Outdoor & Survival Skills Hands-On. Students will build a primitive survival shelter\, learn how to use an emergency survival blanket\, signal for rescue\, and learn what to do when lost! \nStudents are encouraged to read a survival themed book such as Hatchet\, Hunger Games\, The Wild Robot\, My Side of the Mountain\, The Last Beekeeper\, Night of the Howling Dogs\, Colonization and the Wampanoag Story and more. \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/outdoor-survival-skills-workshop/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Classes & Lessons,Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T200000
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SUMMARY:Becoming Darlene: The Story of Belchertown Patient #4952
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, January 8 at 7PM\, join us at the Clapp Memorial Library for a book talk with Ed Orzechowski. Becoming Darlene: The Story of Belchertown Patient #4952 is Orzechowski’s second account of life within the Belchertown State School following You’ll Like It Here: The Story of Donald Vitkus. After the presentation\, books will be available for purchase and signing. \n“Born in a Massachusetts mill town in 1956\, Darlene Rameau is number eight of what would become 14 children. When she is three years old\, a social worker reports that Darlene is segregated from the rest of the family in a filthy room\, treated like an animal\, and unable to walk. At age seven\, Darlene is sent to Belchertown State School\, a de-humanizing institution where she meets a sister she didn’t know she had. Darlene considers herself an “it\,” unworthy of a name. Little Girl\, Boy\, and Brains are voices in her head who help her survive. Her dream is to raise a family of her own\, but at 17 she is discharged into a world where she has no idea how to make that dream a reality.”
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/becoming-darlene-the-story-of-belchertown-patient-4952/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Belchertown Reads,Community Event,Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T181542
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T145935Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to a movie night at the Clapp Memorial Library on Friday\, January 17 from 6:00-8:30PM! Watch the movie based on the popular game\, Dungeons & Dragons! Popcorn and beverages will be provided. The film is rated PG13\, so students age 12 will require parent/guardian permission to attend. Register by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/teen-movie-night-5/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T181542
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T161324Z
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SUMMARY:You Wrote a Book\, Now What? Session I: Publishing Tips
DESCRIPTION:Calling all writers! The Clapp Memorial Library invites you to learn about getting published and receive feedback on your work from a literary agent! Registration required\, program is full.  Thank you! \nSession I: Publishing Tips – Saturday Jan 18\, 2pm\nGain an insider’s view of book publishing with literary agent Jan Kardys from Black Hawk Literary Agency\, Jan will share her 40 years of experience inside 10 major NYC book publishers on such topics as developing a concept\, writing a manuscript\, editing\, finding a literary agent\, book proposals\, how to get the attention of a literary agent\, components of a novel\, self-publishing vs. traditional book publishing\, subsidiary rights\, marketing\, utilizing the most cutting-edge technologies and social media services to increase visibility to literary agents\, publishers and readers alike. \nSession II: Manuscript Feedback – Saturday Feb 8\, 2pm\nInterested in getting feedback on your manuscript? In this session\, writers may submit their query letter along with the first 15 pages of their manuscripts for Black Hawk’s editorial comments and feedback. Instructions on how to write a query letter will be provided in the first session. We encourage you to bring your 15-page manuscript to the first session to allow time for editorial feedback in the second session. \nBoth sessions will take place on the main floor of the library. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/you-wrote-a-book-now-what-session-i-publishing-tips/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Lessons,Writing Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marcin Marszalek":MAILTO:mmarszalek@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250121
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SUMMARY:Library Closing: Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Library will be closed in observation of Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/library-closing-martin-luther-king-jr-day-2025/
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