Clapp Memorial Library

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2023-06-15 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-06-22 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-06-29 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-07-06 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-07-13 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you’re welcome to join the fun.

Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Meeting
2023-06-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
All are invited to the The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Board Meeting in the Activity Room at 6:30pm. For information email friendsofclappmemoriallibrary@gmail.com
http://www.friendsofclapplibrary.org/
​The Friends of Clapp Memorial Library is a volunteer not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising monies to assist the Library beyond the ordinary scope of the Library’s budget to reach its potential in our community. The group’s additional purpose is to promote and maintain close relationships between the Library and the people it serves, to increase public awareness of Library resources, and to encourage community participation in Library activities.

The Grumpytime Club Band at Food Truck Friday!
2023-06-16 16:00 - 19:00 | MA
Let’s kick off Summer Reading!
On June 16th starting at 4PM, visit the Library at Food Truck Friday on the Common for fun activities, and join us at the music stage at 6PM for a family concert with The Grumpytime Club Band to kick off summer reading. Funded by the Belchertown Cultural Council.
Learn more about The Grumpytime Club here: https://carrieferguson.bandcamp.com/album/the-grumpytime-club
This event is part of our Summer Reading Program and attending is worth a Kids SRP Raffle Ticket! Make sure to sign your child up for Summer Reading at clapplibrary.beanstack.com or via the Beanstack app.

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2023-06-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet twice a week at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you’re welcome to join the fun.

DiviRoxxKids Concert
2023-06-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Belchertown High School, 142 Springfield Road, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Divinity Roxx is bringing a concert to Belchertown for our Summer Reading Program!
Join us at the Belchertown High School auditorium at 3 pm on June 17th, doors at 2:40 pm.
After touring with Beyonce, Divinity turned her attention to children. Her album, “Ready, Set, Go,” is about positivity in mind and body and two of her songs have been published as a book.
This event is part of our Summer Reading Program and attending is worth a Kids SRP Raffle Ticket! Make sure to sign your child up for Summer Reading at clapplibrary.beanstack.com or via the Beanstack app.

Library Closing: Juneteenth 2023
2023-06-19 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Juneteenth

Backyard Orchards
2023-06-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
On Thursday, June 22 at 7 PM, Kate Donovan, owner of Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens, will present Backyard Orchards at the Clapp Memorial Library. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to grow fruit trees on your own property, this program is for you. Donovan helps clients grow food through lectures, garden planning, soil testing, tilling, and building raised beds. She’s the founder of a 69,000-member Facebook gardening group called “Vegetable, Fruit, Herbs and Flower Gardening.” Kate maintains seven extra-long raised beds, considers her home her horticulture laboratory, and tries new varieties and techniques every year.

Belchertown State School Traveling Exhibition
2023-06-23 - 2023-06-24 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
A traveling exhibition featuring items from the Belchertown State School will be at the Clapp Memorial Library on Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24. Kate Anderson will be present on behalf of the Friends of the Belchertown State School to answer questions and take donations.

Ticks & Mosquitos: An Educational Presentation
2023-06-26 15:30 - 16:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
June 26, 2023 at 3:30 pm
Learn about:

Ticks and mosquitos
Mosquito- and tick-borne illnesses
Protecting yourself

Exploration and activities for kids!
The bite lab contains illustrations about the life cycles of mosquitos and ticks, myths and facts about mosquitos, ticks, and protecting yourself. It also has a display case with 15 species of mosquitos found in Massachusetts and examples of ticks. There are also a couple of videos talking about ticks and mosquitos.
Presented by:
Kirsten Krieger RN
Public Health Nurse
Quabbin Health District
Quabbin Health District
126 Main Street, Suite D | Ware, MA 01082 | 413-967-9615 |
www.quabbinhealthdistrict.com
Director: Andrea Crete MPH, RS / Public Health Nurse: Kirsten L Krieger
RN, BSN

Beyond the Book Club
2023-06-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Open to kids ages 10-12
If you love reading, hanging out with friends, and crafting, this is the group for you.
Beyond the Book Club meetings are hosted by Jennifer Whitehead and Camryn Scoon. During the school year, bus 18 is available for students to ride to the library, but they need to bring a note into school stating by a guardian that they can ride said bus. Students are encouraged to bring a small nut-free snack to eat.
Being part of the Belchertown Beyond the Book Club means to have an open mind and a full heart. We are a unique group made up of creative kids who want to create a positive change in our world, no matter how small.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/XBr773nXg6Dnro7P8

Teen Trivia Night
2023-06-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Celebrate the start of the Teen Summer Reading Program with a Teen Trivia Night at the Clapp Memorial Library on Friday, June 30th at 6:00PM. Test your knowledge on everything from pop culture, to local geography, to other common (and obscure) information! All attendees will earn a raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program, and the winner will receive a gift card to a local business. Teens ages 12-18 can register at the library or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com.
To sign up for Summer Reading, visit clapplibrary.beanstack.com or use the Beanstack app.

Library Closing: Independence Day 2023
2023-07-03 - 2023-07-04 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Independence Day

Summer Eats Kick-Off
2023-07-05 11:00 - 12:30 | Chestnut Hill Community School, 59 State St, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Come on by for the Summer Eats Kick-Off! 11:00AM on July 5th at Chestnut Hill Community School.
Every summer, Summer Eats provides meals at the Chestnut Hill Community School. Find Ms Jennifer at Chestnut Hill Community School on July 5th for the launch of this year’s Summer Eats program. Lunch is served 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, doors at 11:00 AM. Free lunch for all children under the age 18.
This event is part of our Summer Reading Program and attending is worth a Kids SRP Raffle Ticket! Make sure to sign your child up for Summer Reading at clapplibrary.beanstack.com or via the Beanstack app.

Summer Reading Bingo
2023-07-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Teens ages 12-18 are invited to the library’s second annual Summer Reading Bingo program on Friday, July 7th from 6:00-7:00PM. Teens will play bingo for the chance to win awesome prizes like gift cards and new board games, signed books, and more! All attendees will earn a raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program. Teens can sign up for this program at the library or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com. Teens must be registered for the Teen Summer Reading Program to attend this program.
To sign up for Summer Reading, visit clapplibrary.beanstack.com or use the Beanstack app.

Babytime Story Time (3-12 mo) Summer 2023
2023-07-10 09:00 - 09:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Babytime Story Time (3-12 mo) Spring 2023
9:00-9:45 AM, Mondays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7 & 14
Babytime 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.
Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign up. 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.
Summer Story Times are part of our Summer Reading Program, starting June 16th. Make sure to sign your child up for Summer Reading at clapplibrary.beanstack.com or via the Beanstack app.

Firststeps Story Time (12-24 mo) Summer 2023
2023-07-10 10:00 - 10:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Monday Firststeps (12-24 months) Summer 2023
10:00-10:45 AM, Mondays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7 & 14
Firststeps 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.
Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign up. 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.
Summer Story Times are part of our Summer Reading Program, starting June 16th. Make sure to sign your child up for Summer Reading at clapplibrary.beanstack.com or via the Beanstack app.

Needle Felting Workshop - Program Full
2023-07-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-12 14:30 - 15:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
PROGRAM FULL
Come learn the art of needle felting at the Clapp Memorial Library! Local fiber artist Anna Sunschauer will teach you how to sculpt fluffy wool fiber into a bluebird ornament 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.
The Library is offering this workshop at two different times: Monday, July 10th at 6 PM and Wednesday, July 12 at 2:30 PM.
This workshop is open to adults and teens ages 12 & up, and is limited to 8 participants per session. All necessary tools and materials will be provided.
Program is currently full, all new sign-ups will be added to the waitlist
https://www.instagram.com/whimsical.fiber/

Tuesday Toddler Time (2 years) Summer 2023
2023-07-11 09:30 - 10:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Tuesday Toddler Time (2-3 years) Summer 2023
9:30-10:30 AM, Tuesdays, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15
Toddler 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.
Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign up. 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.
Summer Story Times are part of our Summer Reading Program, starting June 16th. Make sure to sign your child up for Summer Reading at clapplibrary.beanstack.com or via the Beanstack app.

D&D Campaign
2023-07-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
When a cosmic enemy threatens to destroy their world, brave heroes must do everything in their power to save it. This quest will take them across the teeming oceans of Wildspace to the silvery void of the Astral Sea and beyond. Along the way, they’ll make friends, encounter terrifying foes, and face one cliffhanger after another. Can they save their world before time runs out?
Game will run on the 2nd Tuesday of the month through a starter series of adventures and into “Light of Xaryxis,” through the end of that campaign. Interested players should email tmannino@cwmars.org. Current campaign is expected to end fall 2024, registration to open soon for the next campaign… GHOSTBUSTERS!
Program is intended for adults, but we regularly offer teen RPG programs.

Getting Ready for Kindergarten Summer 2023
2023-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Getting Ready for Kindergarten Summer 2023
10:00-11:00 am, Wednesdays, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16
Getting Ready for Kindergarten is for children entering Kindergarten this fall and beings at @ 10:00 AM. Getting Ready for Kindergarten feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities independent of their caregivers to prepare young children for school. Program will be held in the Children’s Activity Room.
Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign up. 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.
Summer Story Times are part of our Summer Reading Program, starting June 16th. Make sure to sign your child up for Summer Reading at clapplibrary.beanstack.com or via the Beanstack app.

"Join IN" with Diane Edgecomb
2023-07-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join us at 6PM on July 12th for an evening full of stories and music on the Library Lawn (in the case of rain, Town Hall Auditorium)!
Sing, Dance & Join right in Diane’s Musical Stories in this fun-loving family event. We’ll learn the song of the wind in the Old Apple Tree tale and act out rainforest animals in the Amazon story of Kibungo, joining together to defeat a great, big, smelly monster! Did you know that Jack didn’t just have a beanstalk but a whole pocketful of bugs that made everybody dance?? Don’t miss the fun as he turns the town inside out getting everyone to kick up their heels and dance. Led by award-winning performer Diane Edgecomb we’ll all JOIN IN a warm-hearted celebration of community and fun.
This event is part of our Summer Reading Program and attending is worth a Kids SRP Raffle Ticket! Make sure to sign your child up for Summer Reading at clapplibrary.beanstack.com or via the Beanstack app.
Funded by the Belchertown Cultural Council

Raising Readers Story Time (3-6 years) Summer 2023
2023-07-13 09:30 - 10:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
STORYTIME FULL WITH WAITLIST.
Raising Readers Story Time (3-6 years) Summer 2023
9:30-10:30 am, Thursdays, July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17
Raising Readers Story Time is for ages 3-6 and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign up. 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.
Summer Story Times are part of our Summer Reading Program, starting June 16th. Make sure to sign your child up for Summer Reading at clapplibrary.beanstack.com or via the Beanstack app.
