Clapp Memorial Library

"Elf" Interactive Movie Night
2019-12-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Talk, sing, and shout along as we watch “ELF” and react to Buddy’s shenanigans!
SAT., Dec. 14 • 6:00PM
CLAPP MEMORIAL LIBRARY
PROGRAM FOR AGES 10+
Space is limited
RSVP AT THE DESK OR CALL (413) 323-0417

Holiday Concert with a Brass Quintet
2019-12-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Enjoy delightful carols with the First, Last Brass Quintet. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and relax in our beautiful library. After the concert, the musicians will talk about their instruments in a Q&A session.
Ian Kenneally – Trumpet
Andy Cowles -Trumpet
Ruby Langlois – French Horn
Sam Hunt – Trombone
Trevor Mullen – Tuba

Library Open: 9am-1pm
2019-12-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library will be open from 9AM to 1PM.

Library Closing: Christmas 2018
2019-12-25 | MA
The Library will be closed in observation of Christmas.

Winter Technology Workshop
2019-12-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Tis the season – for learning how to use new technology!
New tablets and devices often show up around this time of year, whether as a present or taking advantage of a sale. Even better – we have a whole range of offerings that you can access on a new phone or tablet such as streaming movies, music, and books!
Stop by for drop-in assistance on the 27th and 30th from 11am-12pm, or schedule an appointment with Tegan for help at other times!
We can’t find the answer to everything, and certainly cannot handle things a Nest or configuring Smart Home technology that need to be set up at home. But Tegan will field questions and try to untangle confusion!
A quick reminder from of our Technology Help Policy: the Technology Librarian cannot perform computer repair tasks, nor can they handle personal or private information.

Magic the Gathering
2019-12-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Grab your deck and come on over to the library.
For ages 9 to 15.
Sign up by calling 323-0417 or email jwhitehead@cwmars.org. Bring your own cards.

Early Closing - 5PM
2019-12-31 17:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library will be closing at 5PM

Library Closing: New Year's Day 2020
2020-01-01 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed January 1st, 2020, for the first day of the new year.

Frozen Sing-Along
2020-01-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Frozen sing-along with Elsa and Anna!
The Clapp Memorial Libary is hosting a visit from these famous sisters. Bring your singing voices, wear costumes (if you want), and pack a camera to join the fun.
No registration required, doors open at 2:50

Teen Write Night (Jan)
2020-01-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Teen Write Nights are a monthly creative writing program for teens in grades 7-12. Each month we’ll focus on a different aspect of creative writing. Join us in January for character development! Stop by to get feedback, build community, and participate in writing exercises! For more information, e-mail clapplibrarytab@gmail.com or stop by the library circulation desk.
January’s Teen Write Night will take place in the CAR in the downstairs of the library.

International Hat Day
2020-01-15 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Put your hats on to celebrate international hat day on January 15!
Special Refreshments, Children’s Craft, and a free raffle to choose from a selection of hats hand-knit by the “Woolies”!

Study Skills Workshop
2020-01-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Just in time for mid-terms – turn “studying” into “learning”!
This workshop is aimed at high school students, but appropriate for students in grades 7 and 8 (and their parents!).
Presented by Shannon Materka, a Study Skills Support specialist at Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School, topics will range from proper highlighting techniques to how your brain processes new information and decides whether or not to keep it. Registration is not required but would be helpful for planning purposes. Study hours for BHS students will follow this workshop from 4 to 8 pm.
Please call the Library at 323-0417 or email jwhitehead@cwmars.org to register or for more information.

Teen Study Hours
2020-01-20 16:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library is offering Teen Study Hours for Belchertown High School students during their exam week.
Teen Study Hours will be held Monday, January 20th from 4:00-8:00PM, Tuesday the 21st, from 7:00-9:00PM, and Wednesday the 22nd, from 7:00-9:00PM.
These special hours are just for BHS students. There will be free pizza, drinks, Wi-Fi, computers, study tables, and tutors available.
Students looking to meet with a tutor are required to sign up by Saturday the 18th at 1:00PM.
Please call the library at (413) 323-0417 for more information.
The library is committed to being a quiet, stress-free space for students to use during Teen Study Hours.

Picky Eating Perils & Healthy Eating Hacks
2020-02-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Jennifer Belanger, MS RD LDN, is a Registered Dietitian who works with kids and families for issues surrounding picky eating and limited food acceptance. If you are struggling with a picky eater or meal time perils, attend our workshop and see what Jennifer has to offer!
Registration is suggested in case there are poor weather conditions and we need to postpone. You may also submit a question for Jennifer by February 3rd, that she will be sure to answer during the workshop.
Call the library at 323-0417
Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library

Friends of the Library Wine Tasting
2020-02-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join us to celebrate Love Your Library month at the Clapp Memorial
Library with wine samples, hor d’oeuvres, and acoustic music –
provided by the Friends. Please bring a dessert or appetizer to share.
We look forward to seeing you!
Feb 8, 2020 7pm.
Snow date: Feb. 15

Teen Write Night (Feb)
2020-02-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Teen Write Nights are a monthly creative writing program for teens in grades 7-12. Each month we’ll focus on a different aspect of creative writing. February’s meeting will be an editing workshop. Please bring a few pages of whatever you’re working on and want to edit. Stop by to get feedback, build community, and participate in writing exercises! For more information, e-mail clapplibrarytab@gmail.com or stop by the library circulation desk.
February’s Teen Write Night will take place in the CAR in the downstairs of the library.

PAWS to Read
2020-02-18 15:30 - 16:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Come read to a therapy animal at the Clapp Memorial Library. This program is for students in 1st – 5th grade that struggle with reading and would like a no judgement buddy to listen to them read aloud. Register your child for a time slot and bring a book, or come early to check out a book at the Library. We will have therapy bunnies and dogs for children to take turns reading to in our Children’s Activity Room.
Please arrive downstairs 5 minutes before your scheduled time. Registration is required. Please call 323-0417 ext.1.

Movie Event: Abominable (PG)
2020-02-18 19:00 - 20:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Abominable – PG (Movie Licensing USA)
Join us for a family movie event! Geared towards families with children ages 5 and up, call or visit the library to register.

Story Time & Lego Design with MacDuffie Student Authors
2020-02-20 10:30 - 12:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Ages 4 to 9
Registration required by calling or in person at the circulation desk.
Meet high school students from The MacDuffie School in Granby as they read their books inspired by a historical writer. Following the readings, children will build with Lego bricks to create something related to one the stories they heard.
Pictured: MacDuffie juniors Alina (from Holyoke) and Amy (from Belchertown) with their story “Benny the Bear Needs You.” The story is inspired by their study of Frederick Douglass, a 19th century slave who went on to be the voice of his people

Pajama Music Time with Moomaw
2020-02-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
HUMOROUS MUSIC – & – INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT for CHILDREN
Friday, February 21st 9:00 am at the Clapp Memorial Library

Back by popular demand, Moomaw will share his original songs tell stories, enriched by amusing lyrics, voices, facial expressions and humorous antics that captivate and
engage kids and adults. Several StorySongs are accompanied with Moomations (original cartoon animations), illustrating the story of the songs – displayed on a monitor or large screen. Children ages 2 to 6 are invited to attend wearing their pajamas. No registration required. Families that would like to participate in the Boston Bruins PJ Drive can bring a donation of new pajamas to add to the Library’s collection box.

Teens Focus On the Future
2020-02-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Attend our Focus group! (And get Free local pizza & donuts!)
Teens in grades 7-12: What would your ideal Belchertown look like?
Ideas and input help us shape future teen programs and services at the Clapp Memorial Library.
Saturday, February 29, 10-11AM is our focus group featuring free donuts.
There will also be a door prize at each event.
Call the library at (413) 323-0417 for more information or to register. The library is located at 19 South Main Street.

"Bad Art" Afternoon
2020-02-29 11:15 - 12:15 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
We want you to make the worst art imaginable. Prizes will be given to the creators of the three worst pieces. Please register at the circulation desk or by e-mailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com. Program is open to teens in grades 7-12.

Tech Tuesday
2020-03-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Come in with your tech questions for drop in help from noon to 1! Enjoy lunchtime with Libby and learn about OverDrive’s app for ebooks and audiobooks on your phone and tablet, or ask “What’s all the Hoopla?” and learn how to stream music albums and TV shows on us. Looking for more? Kanopy has you covered – streaming movies for Belchertown residents courtesy of the Clapp Memorial Library!

Wacky Wednesdays (Virtual)
2020-03-25 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Some weekly fun on our Facebook page!
Let’s get wacky together. Look for Miss Jennifer’s post on Wednesday morning and share photos or descriptions about what you are wearing and/or doing that is wacky.
https://www.facebook.com/ClappLibrary/

Virtual Teen Write Night
2020-04-13 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a virtual creative writing workshop for teens on April 13th from 4:30-5:30PM. All teens in grades 7-12 are welcome to attend this creative writing workshop, also known as “Teen Write Night,” and no creative writing experience is necessary. Space is limited, so teens are asked to e-mail clapplibrarytab@gmail.com for more information and to receive the link to join the event.

Wednesday Whodunnits
2020-04-15 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. Book Club members should email akuchieski@cwmars.org for meeting details.

Puppets with the Library (Virtual)
2020-04-17 08:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
WATCH HERE (4/17, 8AM-8PM): http://www.pumpernickelpuppets.com/clapp.html
Please let us know if you watched, and your thoughts! jwhitehead@cwmars.org
Celebrate the Week of the Young Child with the Clapp Memorial Library as we will virtual host the Pumpernickel Puppets. After watching Sir George and the Dragon, John McDonough will teach you how to much your own puppets from everyday things in your home. Funded in part by the Collaborative for Educational Services. We will post the link to video that can be watched between 8 am and 8 pm on Friday, April 17th.

Magic Camp with CML (Virtual)
2020-04-20 - 2020-04-24 | Virtual, MA
Follow along and take part here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2664040483880507/
Pack your bags, build a tent and learn cool magic tricks with magician, Ed Popielarczyk (aka the balloon guy at the B’town fair). We will post one or two short videos a day. Ask an adult if it is okay for you to watch the video by yourself (with earphones if others will hear) so you will be the only one training to be a magician. By the end of school vacation week, you will be able to entertain your household with a magic show of your own.
What you need for the tricks (this is to do all 8);

A full deck of cards
3 cards from a different deck (if you have an incomplete deck at home, use some of those. You will not be able to add the cards back to a deck afterwards)
A piece of string
3 different colored crayons
1 or 2 elastic bands
several checkers/quarters/flat game pieces
scrap paper and pen/pencil
bank envelope

What to pack for camp (all optional)

sleeping bag
snacks
flashlight
book
above magic trick supplies
more snacks
more books

How to make a tent/secret hideout;

use sheets, pillows, chairs, and/or rope to make an indoor tent
or real tent outside (though pack extra blankets, some days look cold and rainy)
anyway you want!

Even though you will show off your talent with your household, we would love for you to share comments, pictures, stories and videos with all of us!
Happy camping!

Creative Camp with the CML (Virtual)
2020-04-20 - 2020-04-24 | Virtual, MA
Follow along and take part here: https://www.facebook.com/events/272529927099673/
Pack your bag, build a tent and get ready for Creative Camp during school vacation week.
We will post videos about puppet shows, crafts and stories for you to enjoy and get ideas from. Then using what you have at home, get creative! And the end of the week you can put on a puppet show, tell a story and/or display your art work to you household.
Some things you may want to pack;

paints, crayons, colored pencils
scissors, tape, glue
paper, cardboard, string, yarn, toilet paper tubes
boxes, sticks, pencils
fabric scraps, old t-shirts, feathers, pom poms, cotton balls
ruler
puppets, stuffed animals, building blocks

What to pack for camp (all optional)

sleeping bag
snacks
flashlight
book
above magic trick supplies
more snacks
more books

How to make a tent/secret hideout;

use sheets, pillows, chairs, and/or rope to make an indoor tent
or real tent outside (though pack extra blankets, some days look cold and rainy)
anyway you want!

Even though you will show off your talent with your household, we would love for you to share comments, pictures, stories and videos with all of us!
Happy camping!

Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club (Virtual)
2020-04-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual, MA
A monthly book group for lovers of high fantasy, hard science fiction, fable, far future, and all of the speculative fiction options. We are currently meeting virtually on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6PM.
Upcoming Meetings:

July 26th – Light from Uncommon Stars – Ryka Aoki
August 23rd – A Memory Called Empire – Arkady Martine

To sign-up or ask questions email Tegan at tmannino@cwmars.org.
