Paint night with bunnies
2019-06-12 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Stressed out by finals? Need to get away from studying for a little while? Just want to spend time with friends and cute animals? The Clapp Memorial Library invites students in grades 7-12 to join us on Wednesday, June 12th from 7:30-8:30PM for Paint Night with Bunnies! We’ll have bunnies to cuddle with and watercolor and origami crafts led by local artist Teresa Fischer, as well as snacks and tea provided.
Registration is encouraged; register at the library circulation desk or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com. This event has been made possible through an MBLC Teen Summer Grant.

Moon Gazing - School Gardens
2019-06-14 20:30 - 22:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join the Clapp Memorial Library and the Belchertown School Garden coordinator, Louise Levy, as we gaze upon the moon to kick-off summer reading! Be prepared for mosquitoes. We will meet at the gardens between SRE and CHCS. More telescopes welcome.

Teen Murder Mystery Night
2019-06-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The year is 1874, the place is Lord Archibald Weatherby’s reclusive estate on the English countryside, and you have been cordially invited to a dinner that is simply to die for. Join us at the Clapp Memorial Library to solve the murder of one of our honored guests in a game in which your choices completely determine the outcome. Do you have what it takes to become a world-renowned Victorian sleuth, or will your follies lead to your destruction? Join us and find out!
This program is open to students entering grades 7-12. Registration is required as characters are limited. Please register at the library circulation desk in person or by calling 323-0417, or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com. Pizza and drinks will be provided, please let us know of any food allergies.

Book Reading: Lola, the Roving Reporter
2019-06-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Children’s author, puppeteer, and educator Essie Laflamme will be visiting the Clapp Memorial Library!
Essie’s “Sweet Echo Stories” foster the spirit of caring for others with great love, kindness, and humor.

Food Truck Friday
2019-06-21 16:00 - 21:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Food Truck Fridays return to Belchertown – and we’ll be there to celebrate with you. Games, coloring, reading, and summer reading registration!

Star Wars Origami
2019-06-29 10:00 - 12:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
“Do. Or do not. There is no try.”
Practice your paper folding skills to recreate favorite Star Wars characters.
All ages, all welcome.
Some patience required

Summer Hours Start!
2019-07-01 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Through Labor Day the Clapp Memorial Library will be open for our NEW summer hours.
Mon: 9am-1pm
Tue/Wed/Thu: 10am-7pm
Fri/Sat: 9am-1pm
Don’t forget to come in to claim your Summer Reading prizes!

Summer Eats @ CHCS
2019-07-01 11:30 - 12:30, 2019-07-10 11:30 - 12:30, 2019-07-16 11:30 - 12:30, 2019-07-25 11:30 - 12:30 | Chestnut Hill Community School, 59 State St, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library will be at Chestnut Hill Community School for Summer Eats!

Starlab! (Ages 4-6)
2019-07-01 13:30 - 14:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Springfield Science Museum’s Planetarium
Monday, July 1st – Registration required.
1:30 pm—2 pm Ages 4 to 6 years
2 pm—2:45 pm Ages 7 to 11 years
3 pm—3:45 pm Ages 7 to 11 years
Children must be registered for a Universe of Stories summer reading program.
Call the library or stop by to register for this great program! Email me with any questions. If the weather is nice we will have the big blue blocks on the front lawn for younger and older siblings to play with while you wait. If it rains, we will have them in the downstairs room. The Starlab is really amazing, we hope you can make it.
Funded by Country Bank.

Lunch with Libby
2019-07-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Did you get a new device or want to do more with the one you already have? Drop on by to learn how to use Libby to access library ebooks, downloadable audiobooks, and magazines!
Our Technology Librarian, Tegan, will be hosting drop-in sessions from noon to 1 on the first Tuesday of every month. Can’t make it? Call the library and schedule a one-on-one session of your own.

Library Closing: Independence Day 2019
2019-07-04 | MA
The Library will be closed in observation of Independence Day.

Moomaw PJ Party
2019-07-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Children of all ages are invited to wear their PJs and enjoy fun music with Mark Moomaw Jackson.
No registration!

Terrarium Making
2019-07-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Students entering grades 7-12 are invited to join us to learn about the medicinal properties of certain plants, how to best care for them, and how to create a miniature and self-sustaining biome inside of a terrarium.
Registration is required as materials are limited. Register at the library circulation desk or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com. This program will take place downstairs in the CAR.
Program brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Chess Camp
2019-07-10 15:00 - 16:30, 2019-07-11 17:30 - 18:45, 2019-07-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-07-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-07-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-07-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-07-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
For students ages 11 to 14.
Mike Vitale, a former high school math teacher, will instruct this free week-long camp running July 15-19. Students should know the basic rules. Mr. Vitale has taught game strategies at CHCS and Jabish and can prepare students to play at tournament level. Register today!
Introduction classes will be offered on July 10th from 3-4:30pm and/or July 11th from 5:30-6:45pm. Registration required, attending a class session is recommended for camp participants, stop by the library to sign up.

Caravan Puppets - Journey to the Moon
2019-07-10 18:00 - 18:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Caravan Puppets presents Journey to the Moon!
An epic tale of science fact and fiction told with music and fantastic puppets on the Library lawn! If there is rain, the even twill be held in Town Hall.
For all ages welcome, for children registered for A Universe of Stories summer reading program.
Funded by Country Bank.

Oh, Sugar!
2019-07-12 14:30 - 15:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Ages 4 to 8
Friday, July 12th 2:30 pm
Registration is required!
Become a Food Explorer and learn all about sugar at the Clapp Memorial Library. You’ll taste and make treats with a Registered Dietitian, and learn all about which foods have sugar (some might surprise you!)” Get your hands stuck into some fruity spring rolls for a snack. Recipe for this program will be nut free, but will contain dairy. Come hungry!
Call or stop by to register, space is limited.
Participants should be registered for A Universe of Stories, our summer reading program. Funded by Country Bank.

Malik the Magic Guy
2019-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Malik the Magic Guy on the library lawn (in the case of rain, in Town Hall).
All ages welcome, no registration.
Program funded in part by Country Bank

Cupcake Wars
2019-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Registration is required for this program; register at the library circulation desk or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com.
For teens entering grades 7-12.
Frost, decorate, triumph, snack!
Program brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Learn, Laugh, and Let Go
2019-07-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
For teens entering grades 7-12.
The title says it all, “learn, laugh, and let go.”
Program brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library

Jacques "Pop" Hooten
2019-07-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Music on the lawn with Pop Hooten, all ages welcome.
In the case of rain, event will be moved to Town Hall
Program funded in part by Country Bank

Roller Skating Party
2019-07-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Interskate 91 North, Hampshire Mall, Hadley, MA, 01035, United States
Roller Skaing party at Interskate 91 in Hadley, from 5PM to 8PM
Get your free ticket at the Library!
