Clapp Memorial Library

Teen Book Club (Jan 2026)
2026-01-28 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library has a book club for teens in grades 7-12! On Wednesday, January 28th from 3:00-4:00PM, teens will discuss The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the library’s circulation desk and on the Libby and hoopla apps. Snacks will be provided at the meeting. Email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com with any questions.

Indigenous Stories from this Valley and Beyond with David Brule
2026-01-31 14:30 - 16:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
On Saturday, January 31 from 2:30-4:30pm, the Clapp Memorial Library hosts an afternoon of Indigenous stories with David Brule, President of the Nolumbeka Project and chair of the Nehantic Tribal Council. Brule shares stories rooted in Nipmuck tradition and histories of the Connecticut River Valley, including local events such as the Bloody Brook Massacre and the legend of the giant beaver Wequamps, known today as Mount Sugarloaf. Drawing from oral traditions, research, and a decade-long study of King Philip’s War, his stories highlight gratitude, balance with nature, and cultural resilience.

What "YA" Readin'? Book Group
2026-02-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The library’s What “YA” Readin’? Book Group, a group for adults who read Young Adult books, will meet Thursday, February 5th at 7:00PM to discuss Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the circulation desk. New members are welcome!

A Night With Paranormal Investigators
2026-02-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Spend a cozy evening with Eastern States Paranormal Investigators as they share their interests and experiences, show their equipment, and set up a mock command center with cameras around the library, so you get a feel for what a real investigation looks like. This will also be only the 2nd time they share evidence from overnight stays at the Ed and Lorraine Warren House and Museum, and the SK Pierce Mansion – the 2nd most haunted house in Massachusetts!
This program is sponsored by Eastern States Paranormal Investigators.

Library Closing: Presidents’ Day 2026
2026-02-16 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Presidents’ Day

The Klines
2026-03-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join us on Tuesday, March 31 at 7pm at the Clapp Memorial Library for an evening of music and stories with the Klines. Michael and Carrie Kline perform country harmony duets from coal mining songs to gospel, family songs, front porch music, and songs of people in nature. Listeners may find themselves dancing a waltz to “Fiddler Jones,” the song that celebrates the role of music and old-time fiddlers in our lives and our
communities, those who play for family and friends or local dances, or those who play for no one at all. Since returning to the Valley after 26 years away, mostly in West Virginia, they have been performing with upright bass player Joe Blumenthal who has learned lots of coal mining music and songs of people and nature, as well as some traditional songs. Jim Armenti backs up the band with his precise and high-powered mandolin. As folklorist-musicians the Klines weave songs and stories, evoking the times that really matter, time with family and friends, spiritual times, wrapped in a patchwork quilt of vivid imagery.

Library Closing: Patriots’ Day 2026
2026-04-20 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Patriots’ Day

Astral Evening: Star Party with the Library
2026-04-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Foley Field, 66 State Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Wednesday, April 22: Astral Evening: Star Party with the Library, 8-10pm
Raindate: Thursday, April 23
Members of Springfield STARS Astronomy Club will be setting up telescopes to lead us on a tour of the night sky. Witness some of the most impressive sights!
We’ll be outside, so please wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing. Foley Field is located behind the Police Station off Rt. 202 in Belchertown.

Library Closing: Memorial Day 2026
2026-05-25 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Memorial Day

Library Closing: Juneteenth 2026
2026-06-19 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Juneteenth

Library Closing: Independence Day 2026
2026-07-03 - 2026-07-04 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Independence Day

Library Closing: Labor Day 2026
2026-09-07 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Labor Day

Early Closing: Belchertown Fair 2026
2026-09-25 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will close at 4pm.

Library Closing: Belchertown Fair 2026
2026-09-26 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed during the Belchertown Fair

Library Closing: Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2026
2026-10-12 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Friend’s Annual Meeting
2026-10-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Friends of Clapp Memorial Library announce that they will hold their annual meeting for this year at 7 PM on October 22, 2026, in the Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA 01007. The meeting will review actions from the past year, hold elections for Board members, and discuss plans for the coming year. The general public is invited, and current members of the Friends group are highly encouraged to attend.

Library Closing: Veterans’ Day 2026
2026-11-11 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Veterans’ Day

Early Closing: Thanksgiving 2026
2026-11-25 | 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 2026
2026-11-26 - 2026-11-27 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving

Early Closing: Christmas Eve 2026
2026-12-24 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will close early at 1PM Christmas Eve, save travels!

Library Closing: Christmas 2026
2026-12-25 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Christmas

Early Closing: New Year’s Eve 2026
2026-12-31 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will close early at 1PM for New Year’s Eve, save travels!

Library Closing: New Year’s Day 2027
2027-01-01 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of New Year’s Day
