Library Closing: Presidents' Day 2021
2021-02-15 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Presidents’ Day

Library Lunch Hour
2021-02-18 13:00 - 13:45 (America/New_York) | Virtual, MA
Do you like talking about books? Do you like giving and getting book recommendations? Are you a teen in grade 7-12? The Clapp Memorial Library will host a virtual Library Lunch Hour for teens on Thursday, February 18th, from 1:00-1:45PM. Bring your own lunch and join us to talk about books! Attendees will share what they are reading, their favorite book from last year, and what they’re excited to read next. To receive the event meeting link, teens must email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register.

Friday Morning Music - Winter
2021-02-19 10:00 - 10:30, 2021-02-26 10:00 - 10:30, 2021-03-05 10:00 - 10:30, 2021-03-12 10:00 - 10:30, 2021-03-19 10:00 - 10:30, 2021-03-26 10:00 - 10:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Program runs Fridays from 10:00-10:30 am.
Musician Donna Lee Honeywell and her husband, Clark, will lead a fun sing along with families on Zoom. Each week you receive an email with the Zoom invite. Performances will not be recorded, families can choose to have their camera on or off.
For questions or to register contact Jennifer Whitehead at jwhitehead@cwmars.org

Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club (Virtual)
2021-02-23 17:30 - 18:00, 2021-03-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-04-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-05-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual, MA
A monthly book group for lovers of high fantasy, hard science fiction, fable, far future, and all of the speculative fiction options. We are currently meeting virtually on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6PM.
Upcoming Meetings:

July 26th – Light from Uncommon Stars – Ryka Aoki
August 23rd – A Memory Called Empire – Arkady Martine

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

Author Visit: Elizabeth Bear
2021-02-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual, MA
The Science Fiction & Fantasty Book Club is excited to host the award-winning author Elizabeth Bear on February 23 at 6PM. We will be reading her book, Ancestral Night as our monthly pick, and be gathering at 5:30 to share our initial thoughts before joined by our guest.
To join or for further information please email Tegan at tmannino@cwmars.org

Anime Club
2021-02-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual, MA
Students in 6th through 8th grade will discuss favorite Anime characters and the film Patema Inverted (found on Kanopy https://clapplibrary.kanopy.com/). This group hopes to meet virtually every other Wednesday. Register by email to jwhitehead@cwmars.org

Virtual TAB Meeting – February 2021
2021-02-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will meet virtually on Thursday, February 25th, from 7:00-8:00PM. The Teen Advisory Board is a group of 7th-12th grade students who propose library programming for teens and provide input on teen services. To receive the link to join the meeting, teens must e-mail clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register. New members are welcome.

Anime Club
2021-03-10 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-03-24 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-04-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual, MA
Anime Club is for students in 6th-8th grade who want to meet to discuss Anime. We are meeting through Zoom every other Wednesday at 5 pm.
Register through Beanstack: https://clapplibrary.beanstack.com/

Virtual TAB Meeting – March 2021
2021-03-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will meet virtually on Wednesday, March 24th, from 7:00-8:00PM. The Teen Advisory Board is a group of 7th-12th grade students who propose library programming for teens and provide input on teen services. To receive the link to join the meeting, teens must e-mail clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register. New members are welcome.

Library Closing: Patriot's Day 2021
2021-04-19 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Patriot’s Day

Aesop's Fable Miniature 3D Puppet Theatre Craft and Zoom Program
2021-04-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-04-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Presents Aesop’s Fable Miniature 3D Puppet Theatre Craft and Zoom Program. Children will create their own theaters, puppets, and practice shows, and share them through Zoom. Mary Jo Maichack, a professional singer and storyteller, will guide you in making the theatre. She will share tips on storytelling and demonstrate one fable puppet show. Families are welcome to attend both time slots, but will only present at the one they choose when registering.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Please fill out this form <https://forms.gle/CDLfFVm958PSb6gd9> to register for this program. Program is limited to 25 families and geared for children ages 5 and up.
We will reach out to registered families to schedule a pick up time for the kit, and will send a video link out on April 9th. Participants can attend the Zoom program on April 21st at 9 AM or 4 PM
This program is supported, in part by the Belchertown Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Library Closing: Memorial Day 2021
2021-05-31 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Memorial Day

Name Our Summer Reading Mascot!
2021-06-05 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Help us name our Summer Reading mascot!
Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/ZEbLBGycxEBzXZTbA

Fossil Kits (Make & Take)
2021-06-17 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Calling all paleontologists! Take home a kit to learn all about fossils with real scientists. Each kit of materials includes a replica fossil, 5 real fossils that are millions of years old, and a video to guide you through several fun activities. We’ll learn about how scientists study fossils, what they can teach us, how they form, how they might relate to plants and animals today, and more! Fossils are fun! Recommended for ages 6-12. This program is with the scientists at Science & Engineering Education Development (SEED), Inc.
Visit the Clapp Memorial Library on Thursday, June 17th from 9am to 11 am or 4 pm—5:30 pm (or while supplies last) to pick up your fossils kit. Children must be registered for Tails and Tales, our summer reading program. The pickup will be outside at the side entrance of the Library. If you wish to browse the Library, you must call to schedule an appointment, 323-0417. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Summer Reading 2021 Starts!
2021-06-17 | Virtual, MA
Our Children’s & Teen Summer Reading Programs start today! Sign up and take part at clapplibrary.beanstack.com!
Adult Summer Reading starts on 6/21, register now on Beanstack and start logging on 6/21!

Library Closing: Juneteenth 2021
2021-06-18 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed in observation of Juneteenth

The Tale of the Tail of the Humpback (9:30 AM, Ages 5-9)
2021-06-18 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual, MA
Whalemobile—interactive virtual programs
The Tale of the Tail of the Humpback (9:30 AM, Ages 5-9)
There will be a session at 11am for children ages 10-12.
All are welcome to join us for a Virtual Whale Watch at 1.
Friday, June 18th
Cynde McInnis, aka the whale lady, will teach us all about Nile, a real humpback whale, and how each of us can better take care of our oceans.
Registration is required for this Zoom program, sign up here: https://forms.gle/Kd9u5eH9BrPUKgQ97
Cynde will bring us inside her life-size inflatable Nile and engage children in a fun session with lots of time for questions. Families will receive a special email from Cynde to prepare for the fun.
Program is limited to 20 families, additional registrations will automatically be added to our wait-list. Jennifer Whitehead will be in touch with program information.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

The Tale of the Tail of the Humpback (11 AM, Ages 10-12)
2021-06-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual, MA
Whalemobile—interactive virtual programs
The Tale of the Tail of the Humpback (11 AM, Ages 10-12)
There will be a session at 9:30am for children ages 5-9.
All are welcome to join us for a Virtual Whale Watch at 1.
Friday, June 18th
Cynde McInnis, aka the whale lady, will teach us all about Nile, a real humpback whale, and how each of us can better take care of our oceans.
Registration is required for this Zoom program, sign up here: https://forms.gle/DpoSuPzZxTwErDtS9
Cynde will bring us inside her life-size inflatable Nile and engage children in a fun session with lots of time for questions. Families will receive a special email from Cynde to prepare for the fun.
Program is limited to 20 families, additional registrations will automatically be added to our wait-list. Jennifer Whitehead will be in touch with program information.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Going On a Whale Watch
2021-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual, MA
1PM, All Welcome
Cynde has led over 2000 whale watch trips out of Gloucester, Ma. We will “virtually” leave Gloucester Harbor and head out to sea aboard the Privateer IV from Seven Seas Whale Watch. We will learn about the species of whales that are observed off the coast of Massachusetts. We will discuss why they are there, see videos of behaviors they do, and learn about individual humpback whales. If you have never been on a whale watch, this is a close second. Zoom link will be posted on the CML’s Facebook page on June 17th or sign-up here and we’ll email you the link.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
