Friends Board Meeting
2023-01-19 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
You are invited to the The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Board Meeting in the Activity Room at 6:30pm. For information email Paul Geoffroy at pdgeoffroy52@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.

Teen Advisory Board (Jan 2023)
2023-01-20 16:00 - 17:00
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board will meet on Friday, January 20th from 4:00-5:00PM. TAB members will help brainstorm how to redecorate the Teen Section (which is where TAB will meet for this month’s meeting). TAB is a group of 7th-12th grade students who propose library programming for teens & provide input on teen services. New members are welcome! Visit the library or email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com for more info & to register

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2023-01-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-04 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Book Talk: Lost Towns of the Swift River Valley
2023-01-21 14:30 - 15:30
Book talk with Elena Palladino on Lost Towns of the Swift River Valley on Saturday January 21 at 2:30

Babytime Storytime (3-12 mo) Winter 2022
2023-01-23 09:00 - 09:45, 2023-01-30 09:00 - 09:45, 2023-02-06 09:00 - 09:45
Babytime Storytime (3-12 mo) Winter 2022
9:00-9:45 AM, Mondays, Dec 12th, 19th, Jan 9th, 23rd, 30th, Feb 6th & 13th
Babytime is for ages 3 – 12 months and begins @ 9:00 AM. Registration is required. Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. First story time of 12/12 will be held at the Belchertown Recreation Department then we will return to the CAR at the Library.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/g9Sdqqs6UneYa98o6
Registration and confirmation required. 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.
When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.

Monday Firststeps (12-24 mo) Winter 2022
2023-01-23 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-01-30 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-02-06 10:00 - 10:45
Monday Firststeps (12-24 months) Winter 2022
10:00-10:45 AM, Mondays, Dec 12th, 19th, Jan 9th, 23rd, 30th, Feb 6th & 13th
Firststeps is for ages 12 – 24 months and begins @ 10:00 AM. Registration is required. Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. First story time of 12/12 will be held at the Belchertown Recreation Department then we will return to the CAR at the Library.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/BLZ1cnwTNuGLAv7R9
Registration and confirmation required. 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.
When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.

Tuesday Toddler Time (2 years) Winter 2022
2023-01-24 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-01-31 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-02-07 09:30 - 10:30
Tuesday Toddler Time (2-3 years) Winter 2022
9:30-10:30 AM, Tuesdays, Dec 13th, 20th, Jan 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, Feb 7th & 14th

Toddler Storytime is for children aged 2 years, and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/rzuvFgAXvN7rDHKz7
Registration and confirmation required. 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.
When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.

Music with Pop Spring 2023
2023-01-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-02-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-02-08 10:30 - 11:30
10:30 am, Wednesdays, Jan 18th, 24th, Feb 1st, 8th, March 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, Apr 12th, 19th, May 10th, 24th, 31st and June 7th & 14th
Music with Jacques Hooten aka Pop! Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the Children’s Activity Room, geared towards ages 1 to 6. Spaces will be filled first by children who reside within Belchertown. Enjoy singing and dancing in this interactive music series. Limited space so register today (click here).
Registration is required and will remain open until program is filled, just sign up for the Program and Jennifer Whitehead, Children’s Librarian, will be in touch! Funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

EARLY CLOSING: SNOW
2023-01-25 13:00 - 19:30
The library is closing today at 1PM in line with Belchertown Public Schools.

Thursday Preschool Storytime (3-5 years) Winter 2022
2023-01-26 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-02-09 09:30 - 10:30
Thursday Preschool Storytime (3-5 yrs) Winter 2022
9:30-10:30 am, Thursdays, Dec 15th, 22nd, Jan 12th, 19th, 26th, Feb 9th & 16th
Preschool Storytime is for ages 3-5 and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/CUmK8tQt9aXT5uwM9
Registration and confirmation required. 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.
When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2023-01-26 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-02-02 17:00 - 18:30
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.

LEGO & Duplo Build Time
2023-01-28 09:00 - 12:45
Bring your creativity (and watch where you step), and build. Make something big or small, whatever inspires you, or create something that makes you think “community” and help us build a little LEGO community of our own.
We have lots of LEGO, plus Duplo for smaller builders.
Take part in any of our events or visit the library on Saturday, January 28 and earn a raffle ticket to win a LEGO kit.

Full Schedule of National LEGO Day Extravaganza Events
Saturday, January 28
9 AM – 12:45 PM LEGO and DUPLO play
Main Floor, Clapp Memorial Library
10 AM – 12 PM LEGO Wii video gaming
Children’s Activity Room, Clapp Memorial Library
2 PM Interactive presentation with LEGO Master Dan
Auditorium, Town Hall

LEGO Wii Video Gaming
2023-01-28 10:00 - 12:00
We’re breaking out the Wii with some classic LEGO video games! Play games and cheer on your friends!
Take part in any of our events or visit the library on Saturday, January 28 and earn a raffle ticket to win a LEGO kit.
Full Schedule of National LEGO Day Extravaganza Events
Saturday, January 28
9 AM – 12:45 PM LEGO and DUPLO play
Main Floor, Clapp Memorial Library
10 AM – 12 PM LEGO Wii video gaming
Children’s Activity Room, Clapp Memorial Library
2 PM Interactive presentation with LEGO Master Dan
Auditorium, Town Hall

LEGO Master Dan
2023-01-28 14:00 - 15:00
Come for an interactive presentation with LEGO Master Dan in the Town Hall Auditorium!
Dan Steininger has worked for the LEGO company as a Master Builder for over 24 years and he loves to share his passion for The Brick. Event includes a slide show, a physical presentation, an audience building activity, and a Q&A!
All welcome, but audience building activity will be capped at 35 kids (ages 7-12), to be selected at the event.
Take part in any of our events or visit the library on Saturday, January 28 and earn a raffle ticket to win a LEGO kit.
Full Schedule of National LEGO Day Extravaganza Events
Saturday, January 28
9 AM – 12:45 PM LEGO and DUPLO play
Main Floor, Clapp Memorial Library
10 AM – 12 PM LEGO Wii video gaming
Children’s Activity Room, Clapp Memorial Library
2 PM Interactive presentation with LEGO Master Dan
Auditorium, Town Hall

Beyond the Book Club
2023-02-01 15:30 - 16:30
RESCHEDULED TO FEBRUARY 1ST DUE TO SNOW
Open to kids ages 10-12
Join us at our next meeting to discuss this month’s book, Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca! Each month we also complete an Action Project inspired by our book, and this month we will be creating cards for the charity Cards for Hospitalized Kids. 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. 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

Cocoa & Crochet
2023-02-01 16:30 - 17:30
RESCHEDULED TO FEBRUARY 1st DUE TO SNOW
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to enjoy hot chocolate and crochet at the library on Wednesday, February 1st from 4:30-5:30PM! Teens can bring their own project or use the library’s crochet supplies. Crochet hooks, yarn, and instruction will be provided for those new to crochet. This program will take place in the library’s Activity Room. Register for this program at the library or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com

D&D Campaign
2023-02-07 18:00 - 20:00
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.

Wednesday Whodunnits
2023-02-08 13:00 - 14:00
Our Mystery Book Group is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Join us as we discuss a different mystery novel each month. Email mmarszalek@cwmars.org with any questions.
