Clapp Memorial Library

Live Animal show with Joys of Nature
2026-08-07 11:00 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join us on Friday, August 7th, with sessions at 10AM and 11AM as Joys of Nature present Amazing Animals: Surviving Life in the Wild.
Ever wonder how a creature tracks down its dinner, or how a simple plant can keep an entire habitat alive? Come find out! Join us for an action-packed, hands-on program where science comes to life. Discover the fascinating secrets of animal diets and the power of plants, ask your wildest questions, and meet animals up close!
Registration is required. Ages 3 to 11. All children who register for this program must be registered for Plant a Seed, Read!, our summer reading program.
Register for Amazing Animals here: https://forms.gle/97efw1cr17QoxkgD7
Funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library and our Community Sponsors.

Seeds Storytime (3-12 mo)
2026-08-10 09:00 - 09:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Monday Seeds Storytime (3-12 mo) Summer 2026
9:00-9:45 AM, Monday, July 6th – August 10th
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/TEq5hWYAQuH5ryvh8
Children participate in stories, finger plays, songs, dancing, instrument play and crafts. Come spend some quality time with your child. We encourage all children to also register for Plant A Seed, Read!, our summer reading program.
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 ahead of the program start.

Sprouts Storytime (13-24 mo)
2026-08-10 10:00 - 10:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Monday Seeds Storytime (13-24 mo) Summer 2026
10:00-10:45 AM, Monday, July 6th – August 10th
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/DXniAKScqjHurJPj8
Children participate in stories, finger plays, songs, dancing, instrument play and crafts. Come spend some quality time with your child. We encourage all children to also register for Plant A Seed, Read!, our summer reading program.
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 ahead of the program start.

Summer Teen D&D
2026-08-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Calling all Belchertown Teens for Summer D&D
Mondays, 1-2:30, July 6, 13, 20, & 27, August 3 & 10
Join us for summer Dungeons & Dragons fun!
The Undying Sands are a shifting, treacherous place. Treasures and monsters hidden by dunes, waiting for someone brave enough to journey forth. Prophecies of a Great Worm rising to wreak destruction are spread through whispers. You are starting forth from the Great City of Sand in pursuit of a treasure stolen, and greater wealth to be gained.
Space is limited! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/6BePmGVRATHGC9mv7
Confirmations will be sent out to teens confirming enrollment or waitlist status.
Please email any questions to tmannino@cwmars.org

Teen Tie-Dye!
2026-08-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Monday, August 10th from 4:30-5:30PM
RAIN DATE is Friday, August 14th from 4:30-5:30PM
Teens ages 12-18 are invited to celebrate the end of the Teen Summer Reading Program by tie-dying their Summer Reading shirts on the front lawn of the library! This program will take place Monday, August 10th from 4:30-5:30PM on the front lawn of the library, except in the case of rain in which the program will be rescheduled to Friday, August 14th at the same time.
This program is drop-in; teens can come by any time over the hour to tie-dye as supplies last. Attendees will earn a raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program
Teens are asked to bring their own, pre-washed shirt to tie-dye. Extra shirts will be extremely limited.
This program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Seedlings Storytime (2-3 years)
2026-08-11 09:30 - 10:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Tuesday Seedlings Storytime (2-3 years) Summer 2026
9:30-10:30 AM, Tuesday, July 7th – August 11th
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/X9psvW3k27apQxdn9
Children participate in stories, finger plays, songs, dancing, instrument play and crafts. Come spend some quality time with your child. We encourage all children to also register for Plant A Seed, Read!, our summer reading program.
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 ahead of the program start.

RPG Night - Lost Mountain Saga
2026-08-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Break out your dice and join us for a monthly game!
Our current RPG campaign, Vaesen: The Lost Mountain Saga & Other Tales, is a dark Gothic setting steeped in Nordic folklore and the old myths of Scandinavia! Dive into mysteries where old struggles against the new, and myths come alive.
Players can expect to encounter ancient mysteries, old Nordic folk tales, social intrigue, and unspeakable horrors lurking in every shadow as they travel across the North and slowly uncover the truth.
Our RPG campaigns meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 6-8PM.
Space is limited! Email tmannino@cwmars.org to ask about seats at the table, future campaigns, or other any questions.
Previous campaigns have included Spelljammer (Dungeons & Dragons) and Ghostbusters: a Frightfully Cheerful Roleplaying Game!
Program is for adults 18+, our Teen RPG programs are listed separately.

Getting Ready for Kindergarten (Summer 2026)
2026-08-12 09:30 - 10:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Wednesday Getting Ready for Kindergarten, Summer 2026
9:30-10:30 AM, Wednesday, July 8th – August 12th
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/KmH8CD6czH3aCRiR8
Children who will start Kindergarten in the fall will attend this storytime program on their own. We will read stories, sing songs and talk about what school will be like and the different feelings they may have while practicing skills such as listening, taking turns, cooperating, using scissors and rhyming. Caregivers will not stay in the Activity Room but do need to remain on Library property. We encourage all children to also register for Plant A Seed, Read!, our summer reading program.
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 ahead of the program start.

Wednesday Whodunnits
2026-08-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-09 14:00 - 15:00 | 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 2:00 p.m. Join us as we discuss a different mystery novel each month. Copies of the current month’s pick available at the library. Email mmarszalek@cwmars.org with any questions.

Music & More with Brett “Ooch” Outchucunis
2026-08-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join us for Yo-Yos, Music & More with Brett “Ooch” Outchucunis on August 12th at 6PM on the Clapp Memorial Library Lawn! (In the case of rain, Town Hall Auditorium)!
Brett is a professional entertainer, motivator, dancer and DJ rolled into one! Come enjoy his family show for all ages on the Library’s front lawn. This show full of fun and exciting yo-yo tricks, awesome music and more. Lots more! Bring chairs and blankets.
No registration required but children must be registered for Plant A Seed, Read!, our summer reading program.

Sunflowers Storytime (3-7 years)
2026-08-13 09:30 - 10:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Thursday Sunflowers Storytime (3-7 years) Summer 2026
9:30-10:30 AM, Thursday, July 9th – August 13th
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/vZFCtPDePbaARTxD9
Children participate in stories, finger plays, songs, dancing, instrument play and crafts. Come spend some quality time with your child. We encourage all children to also register for Plant A Seed, Read!, our summer reading program.
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 ahead of the program start.

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2026-08-13 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-08-20 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-08-27 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-09-03 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-09-10 17:00 - 18:30 | 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.

Plant Swap
2026-08-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Bring a plant (or not!) to the library and swap it for a new one. The program takes place on the library lawn. Monthly on the third Tuesday of the month from May to September.
This program is funded by the Belchertown & Around Plant Swap

Clapp Writing Group
2026-08-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library hosts a bi-weekly writing group for adults aged 18+. Whether you write romance, mystery, fantasy, non-fiction, poetry, children’s books, or screenplays, you’re welcome to join us! Come meet with other writers and share what you’ve been working on over the past month, work on your writing, and more. If you are interested, contact Annie at the library to sign up: macona@cwmars.org

Summer Reading Finale!
2026-08-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
All the children that complete Plant A Seed, Read! (logging 8 hours in Beanstack) are invited to join the fun at our finale.
Back by popular demand, Ed Popielarczyk, will present his comical magic show. Many in Belchertown know Ed as the “Balloon Guy” that has attended the Belchertown Fair for many years. Join us for laughs and amazement geared to people of all ages.
After the show we will celebrate more with a cookie decorating station, games and activities. All children will get to pick out their free book and will receive some local coupons, such as Claymates and Cindy’s Drive-In.
This is a rain or shine event. Families will receive an email from Jennifer Whitehead about a week before the event to ask families to let us know if you plan to attend and how many in your family.
Program is funded by Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library and our Community sponsors

Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Meeting
2026-08-20 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.

Clapp Critics
2026-08-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Our fiction book club, Clapp Critics meets every 4th Monday of the Month. Email mmarszalek@cwmars.org with any questions.

SFF Book Club
2026-08-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
A monthly book group for lovers of high fantasy, hard science fiction, fable, far future, and all of the speculative fiction options.
We meet online via Google Meet.
Upcoming reads:

Stories of Your Life and Others / Ted Chiang (5/26)
The Last Hour Between Worlds / Melissa Caruso (6/23)
Sunward / William Alexander (7/28)
A Letter to the Luminous Deep / Sylvie Cathrall (8/25)
Kaiju Preservation Society / John Scalzi (9/22)
Of Monsters and Mainframes / Barbara Truelove (10/27)
The Mimicking of Known Successes / Malka Older (11/24)

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

What "YA" Readin' Book Club
2026-09-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The library’s What “YA” Readin’? Book Group, a group for adults who read Young Adult books, will meet Thursday, June 4th at 7:00PM in the Select Board Meeting room at the Town Hall to discuss Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the circulation desk. New members are welcome!

Library Closing: Labor Day 2026
2026-09-07 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Labor Day

Ukulele Play Along (Virtual Event)
2026-09-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, MA
Strum along with the Ukulele Play Along on the first Monday every month!
Grab your ukulele and play along – because playing your ukulele is more fun when you do it with others. We’ll be focusing on 3 and 4 chord songs, with lyrics and chords provided on screen. Participants will be muted, so don’t worry about how you sound!
To join, email Julie Stepanek (julie@musicjulie.com) for the Zoom link and to receive the songs for the program. Don’t have a Ukulele? Don’t worry – you can borrow one from us!

Anime & Manga Club
2026-09-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting an Anime and Manga club for tweens and teens in grades 6-8! The club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 4-5pm in the library’s Activity Room. During club meetings, we will watch 1-2 episodes of an anime, discuss manga, share artwork, eat snacks, and more! Registration is required–email macona@cwmars.org to sign up.
