Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2025-02-06 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-02-13 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-02-20 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-02-27 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.

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2025-02-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-01 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.

You Wrote a Book, Now What? Session II: Manuscript Feedback
2025-02-08 14:00 - 16:00
Calling all writers! The Clapp Memorial Library invites you to learn about getting published and receive feedback on your work from a literary agent! Registration required, program is full. Thank you!
Session I: Publishing Tips – Saturday Jan 18, 2pm
Gain an insider’s view of book publishing with literary agent Jan Kardys from Black Hawk Literary Agency, Jan will share her 40 years of experience inside 10 major NYC book publishers on such topics as developing a concept, writing a manuscript, editing, finding a literary agent, book proposals, how to get the attention of a literary agent, components of a novel, self-publishing vs. traditional book publishing, subsidiary rights, marketing, utilizing the most cutting-edge technologies and social media services to increase visibility to literary agents, publishers and readers alike.
Session II: Manuscript Feedback – Saturday Feb 8, 2pm
Interested in getting feedback on your manuscript? In this session, writers may submit their query letter along with the first 15 pages of their manuscripts for Black Hawk’s editorial comments and feedback. Instructions on how to write a query letter will be provided in the first session. We encourage you to bring your 15-page manuscript to the first session to allow time for editorial feedback in the second session.
Both sessions will take place on the main floor of the library.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Babytime Storytime (3-12 mo) Winter 2025
2025-02-10 09:00 - 10:00
Babytime Story time (3-12 mo) Winter 2024
9:00-9:45 AM, Mondays, Dec 9, 12, Jan 6, 13, 27, Feb 3 & 10
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, sign up here: https://forms.gle/jRT4QmiCVsHQw5p1A. 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.

First Steps Storytime (12-24 months) Winter 2024
2025-02-10 10:00 - 11:00
Monday Firststeps (12-24 months) Winter 2024
10:00-10:45 AM, Mondays, Dec 9, 16, Jan 6, 13, 27, Feb 3 & 10
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, sign up here: https://forms.gle/Pj4YcjA1nLCsPKot5. 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.

Wuthering Heights Book Group
2025-02-11 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-02-18 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-02-25 14:00 - 15:30
Have you ever wanted to take the time to discuss a novel in depth? In this six-session group, we will discuss the Gothic novel, Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. The discussion will be introduced and facilitated by retired professor David Spector. After registration is confirmed, participants can pick up a copy of the novel to keep, while supplies last.
Registration and confirmation required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/y8m4xFjRf86mVume9
The group will meet from 2 to 3:30 PM on Tuesdays from January 28 through March 4 in the Library’s activity room.
A public screening of the classic 1939 William Wyler film version with Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon is set for Tuesday, March 4 at 7 PM.

BHS Honors Art Reception
2025-02-11 18:00 - 19:00
The public is invited to the Clapp Memorial Library on Tuesday, February 11 from 6-7pm for an Art Exhibit Reception for Lori St. Pierre’s Honors Art 1 and Honors Art 2 Classes. The Honors Art 2 class will display self-portraits, and the Honors 1 class will display their animal paintings that integrate fabric patterns. The reception will celebrate the young artists’ work, which will be on display in the library throughout the month of February. Light refreshments will be provided.

Ghostbusters RPG
2025-02-11 18:00 - 20:00
It’s time to strap on that proton pack and play Ghostbusters: A Frightfully Cheerful Roleplaying Game. For fans of the movies and roleplaying games (such as D&D, Call of Cthulhu, and others). No experience necessary to join in on this zany adventure.
Ghostbusters has expanded from it’s original team of four, with new hires and franchises across the country. Step into the shoes of a team with their new start-up franchise ready to take on spooks!

Why are 27,000 ghosts ravaging the cereal aisles in supermarkets across the country?
Why are supernatural basketball players menacing the fourth-graders of Fritz Mondale Grammar School?
What popular cartoon character is really a Big-Time Demon in disguise?
How can the Ghostbusters stop the Big-Time Demon from destroying Life, The Universe, and Oral Hygiene as we know it?

These and other exciting questions are answered in Ghost Toasties: A nutritious, humorous, fun-filled and life-and-death struggle to save the world from demons, eldritch horrors, and crazed advertising executives.
Our RPG campaigns meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 6-8PM.
Space is limited! If you’d like to join or be notified about our next campaign, email tmannino@cwmars.org
The next RPG campaign will start on May 13th, and invites you to play Vaesen, 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.
Program is for adults 18+, our Teen RPG programs are listed separately.

Wednesday Whodunnits
2025-02-12 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.

Teen Crafternoon: Diamond-painting Bookmarks
2025-02-12 17:30 - 18:30
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to a Teen Crafternoon on Wednesday, February 12th from 5:30-6:30PM in the library’s Activity Room. Attendees will learn the basics of diamond-painting and will create their very own diamond-painted bookmark! All materials and instruction will be provided. Space is limited. Email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register.

NEW DATE: Be Ready to Save a Life with Hands Only CPR
2025-02-13 15:00 - 16:00
NEW DATE – program has been moved to 2/13 at 3PM.
More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside a hospital each year. Learn how to deliver lifesaving CPR care without rescue breaths. When you immediately provide Hands-Only CPR, you can increase the chance of survival.
Program will take place in the Town Hall Auditorium. Registration required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/UHZmg5ikZHu7mjfB9

Teen Advisory Board (Feb 2025)
2025-02-14 16:30 - 17:30
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board will meet Friday, February 14th from 4:30-5:30PM in the library’s Activity Room to celebrate Love Your Library Month! TAB will create their own miniature libraries and talk about what they love about the CML. TAB is a group of 7th-12th grade students who meet monthly during the school year to propose library programming for teens, provide input on teen services, volunteer, and have fun. Teens can email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register. New members are welcome.

Library Closing: Presidents’ Day 2025
2025-02-17
The Library will be closed in observation of Presidents’ Day

Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Meeting
2025-02-20 18:30 - 19:30
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.

Teen Trivia Night
2025-02-21 18:00 - 19:00
The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a Teen Trivia Night on Friday, February 21st at 6:00PM. Test your knowledge on a wide range of topics through five differently-themed rounds! The winner will receive a gift certificate to the Friends of the Library Book Sale this Spring. Teens in grades 7-12 can register at the library or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com.

Pokémon Day
2025-02-27
All ages are invited to the Clapp Memorial Library on Thursday, February 27th to celebrate Pokémon Day! Did you know the library is a gym on PokémonGo? Challenge a staff member to a battle! Complete a Pokémon word search or crossword puzzle. Bedazzle an Eeveelution keychain. Play Pokémon Bingo! And more! The schedule of events is below:
All Day: Pokémon Scavenger Hunt
Pokémon have taken over the library! All ages are invited to go on a scavenger hunt to find them in the building. Turn in your scavenger hunt to enter to win a fun prize fit for all Pokémon trainers and fans!
9:30-10:30AM: Pikachu & Friends Storytime, Bingo, and Craft in library’s Activity Room
Join our Head of Children’s Services for a special Pikachu & Friends Storytime, followed by Pokémon Bingo and a Pikachu craft.
3:00-4:30PM: Pokémon Cross Stitch Demo and Instruction with Jon Rymaz
Learn how to cross stitch a Pokémon or two or more! Rymaz will demonstrate cross stitching and assist others in learning on the main floor of the library. (Open to all patrons old enough to use a needle. Patrons under 10 must be accompanied and continually supervised by a parent or caregiver while in the Library per our Unattended Child Policy)
3:30-5:00PM: Diamond-Paint an Eeveelution Keychain in the library’s Activity Room
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to diamond-paint Eevee or one of its Eeveelutions! Teen Services Coordinator Ruthie Sterling will teach the basics of diamond-painting. All materials will be provided. Space is limited; email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register.
4:00-5:30PM: Pokémon Bingo
Do you know your Pokémon? Patrons of all ages are invited to drop-in during this hour for Pokémon Bingo on the main floor of the library! Win a sticker prize! Patrons under 10 must be accompanied and continually supervised by a parent or caregiver while in the Library per our Unattended Child Policy.

Pikachu & Friends Storytime, Bingo, and Craft
2025-02-27 09:30 - 10:30
Part of our Pokemon Day festivities!
Join our Head of Children’s Services for a special Pikachu & Friends Storytime, followed by Pokémon Bingo and a Pikachu craft in the library’s Activity Room.

Pokémon Cross Stitch Demo and Instruction with Jon Rymaz
2025-02-27 15:00 - 16:30
Part of our Pokemon day festivities!
Learn how to cross stitch a Pokémon or two or more! Rymaz will demonstrate cross stitching and assist others in learning on the main floor of the library. (Open to all patrons old enough to use a needle. Patrons under 10 must be accompanied and continually supervised by a parent or caregiver while in the Library per our Unattended Child Policy)

Diamond-Paint an Eeveelution Keychain
2025-02-27 15:30 - 17:00
Part of our Pokemon Day festivities!
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to diamond-paint Eevee or one of its Eeveelutions! Teen Services Coordinator Ruthie Sterling will teach the basics of diamond-painting. All materials will be provided. Space is limited; email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register.

Pokémon Bingo
2025-02-27 16:00 - 17:30
Part of our Pokemon day festivities!
Do you know your Pokémon? Patrons of all ages are invited to drop-in during this hour for Pokémon Bingo on the main floor of the library! Win a sticker prize! Patrons under 10 must be accompanied and continually supervised by a parent or caregiver while in the Library per our Unattended Child Policy.

Cookbook Club
2025-02-28 18:30 - 19:30
The program is full. If you’d like more information, please email Marcin.
Do you like browsing cookbooks and trying new recipes? In the Cookbook Club, we each make a recipe from a cookbook and bring it for everyone to try. Taste, enjoy and chat with your new cookbook friends!

Friends Wine Tasting Event
2025-03-01 19:00 - 21:00
The Friends of Clapp Memorial Library invite you to come by the Library on March 1st, 7PM to 9PM, when they will be hosting their annual free wine tasting event Light refreshments and nonalcoholic beverages will be available. This is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors and see your library. You must be 21+ to attend.
Snow date is March 8th.
