Summer Eats @ CHCS
2019-07-25 11:30 - 12:30, 2019-07-30 11:30 - 12:30, 2019-08-07 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 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!

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!

Rockets!
2019-07-29 18:00 - 19:00, 2019-07-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Register for a two-day rocket building and launching program.
Monday, July 29th
6:00 pm at the Clapp Memorial Library
Tuesday, July 30th
6:00 pm at Foley Field (behind the police station)
This free fun family program is for children registered for A Universe of Stories and who are also at least 6 years old. Everyone should attend with an adult. Monday we will build our rockets and on Tuesday we will launch them. Everyone is welcome to come to watch the launching lead by Mike Daponde, who will show us some specialty rockets.
Supplies are limited and registration is mandatory so call or visit the Library today. 323-0417
Slots will first go to children who have not done this program in the past. Children who have can go on a waitlist and we will call you if there is a space.

A Universe of Songs & Stories
2019-07-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Roger Tinknell and Davis Bates 6:00 pm on the library (town hall if rain), a Universe of Songs and Stories for all ages. No registration.
Funded by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council.

Escape the Under (Grades 4-6)
2019-08-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Escape the Under – A Stranger Things themed Escape Room at the Clapp Memorial Library.
Can you escape the Under before time runs out?
Registration Required
Friday, August 2nd.
3:00PM – Grades 4-6
4:00PM – Grades 7-12
5:00PM – Grades 7-12
6:00PM – Adults

Escape the Under (Grades 7-12)
2019-08-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2019-08-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

Escape the Under (Adults)
2019-08-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

Rolie Polie Guacamole
2019-08-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Rolie Polie Guacamole performs at 10:00 am on the Library lawn (if rain, event will be held at the CHCS Auditorium). All children registered for A Universe of Stories are invited to attend this Concert.
Parents’ Choice Award-winning band from NYC!
No registration.
Program funded in part by Country Bank.

Snacks that Rock
2019-08-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
For teens entering grades 7-12.
SNACKS!
Program brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library

Lunch with Libby
2019-08-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-09-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-10-01 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.

Donna Lee Honeywell
2019-08-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Donna Lee Honeywell on the library lawn (town hall if rain), all ages welcome, no registration.

Nutrition Jeopardy!
2019-08-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Become a Food Explorer and learn all about healthy foods at the Clapp Memorial Library. Kids will participate in a fun, nutrition Jeopardy game with a Registered Dietitian! The winning team will receive a small prize. The group will then make a nutritious snack.
Call or stop by to register, space is limited. Program is for children ages 8-12 participating in the summer reading program. Funded by Country Bank.

2019 Summer Reading Finale
2019-08-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Party time! Only for children who complete the summer reading program (at least 8 hours of reading and one online book review) are invited to see the Sciencetellers and enjoy ice cream at the Belchertown High School starting at 6:00 pm.

Whose Library Is It Anyway?
2019-08-14 19:30 - 20:30 | Belchertown High School, 142 Springfield Road, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Whose Library is it Anyway? – An improv comedy workshop for students entering Grades 7-12
Wednesday, August 14th, 7:30PM
Belchertown High School Auditorum

Frisbee Fun
2019-08-15 13:30 - 14:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Frisbee Fun with two-time Freestyle Frisbee Champion, Todd Brodeur
Playing Frisbee is a great form of exercise that can be fun whether by yourself or with a group. It is inexpensive and played just about anywhere.
Clapp Memorial Library Lawn (rain location will be Old Town Hall)

POSTPONED Relaxation: Steps of Self-Hypnosis for Teens
2019-08-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
For teens entering grades 7-12.
Program brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library

Frisbee Fun
2019-08-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Frisbee Fun with two-time Freestyle Frisbee Champion, Todd Brodeur.
Playing Frisbee is a great form of exercise that can be fun wheter you’re by yourself or with a group. It is inexpensive and played just about anywhere.
Monday, August 26th – 10:00AM – Clapp Memorial Library Lawn
(Rain Date: Tuesday, August 27th)

Relaxation: Steps of Self-Hypnosis for Teens
2019-08-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join us on Thursday, August 29th at 7PM for an evening of relaxation and inner peace. Board-certified hypnotherapist Donna Lee Honeywell will be sharing stress-relief and self-hypnosis techniques to help you begin your journey towards a calmer self.

This event is open to students in grades 7-12. For more information, please email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com.

This event is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Library Closing: Labor Day 2019
2019-09-02 | MA
The Library will be closed in observation of Labor Day.

Book Art Workshop
2019-09-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join us to give old books a new life! We’ll be taking weathered books and transforming them into beautiful pieces of art, which you are welcome to take home with you or leave with us to display around the library.
Ages 18+ are invited to attend, upstairs in the library.

Camera Trapping
2019-09-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Janet Pesaturo is a conservation biologist, certified tracker, and writer who travels around the country tracking and camera trapping everything from mouse to moose.
She is the author of Camera Trapping Guide: Tracks, Sign, and Behavior of Eastern Wildlife.
Copies will be available for purchase.

Climate Change & Local Ecosystems
2019-09-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
How can we prepare for and respond to climate change and its impact on Massachusetts ecosystems and natural resources? Climate adaptation addresses specific climate-related threats and the steps to take to limit the damage.
Scott Jackson is an Extension Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Conservation at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and led a collaborative project to develop the Massachusetts Wildlife Climate Action Tool.
CLIMATE PREPAREDNESS WEEK IS
SEPTEMBER 24-30.

Alcohol Ink Workshop
2019-09-30 18:30 - 20:00, 2019-10-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
REGISTRATION REQUIRED – SPACE LIMITED
No experience necessary for this fun workshop presented by Belchertown Artist Barbara Sullivan. If you love color, you’ll love this workshop. Make a unique piece of art to take home. All supplies provided.
Register at the library, program attended for individuals 18+ who have not previously taken an alcohol ink workshop.
September 30th event is full with waiting list. We have added a second session on October 7th to accommodate the high interest.
This program is funded by the Friends of the Library.
