Clapp Memorial Library

PAWS to Read
2023-02-16 15:30 - 18:30, 2023-02-23 15:30 - 18:30, 2023-03-02 15:30 - 18:30, 2023-03-09 15:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
PAWS to Read
Thursday evenings 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Students in grades 1 through 5, who are reluctant or struggling readers, may register to read with a certified therapy dog.
Sessions will last 20 minutes, please arrive on time.
Students must have a book picked out ahead of time.
To register, contact Jennifer at 413-323-0417 ext 709 or email at jwhitehead@cwmars.org.

Benefits!
Reduces stress, lowers heart rate and therefore allows for success.
No judgement
Builds confidence

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2023-02-16 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-02-23 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-03-02 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-03-09 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.

Teen Advisory Board (Feb 2023)
2023-02-17 16:00 - 17:00
Friday, Feb. 17 at 4:00PM
TAB is a group of 7th-12th grade students who propose library programming for teens & provide input on teen services. New members are welcome!

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2023-02-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-11 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.

Library Closing: Presidents’ Day 2023
2023-02-20
The Library will be closed in observation of Presidents’ Day

Cupcake Wars!
2023-02-22 17:30 - 18:45
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 5:30-6:45PM
Rise to the cupcake-decorating challenge! Teens in grades 7-12 will be given themes and timed rounds to decorate their cupcakes. Bring home the tasty treats at the end of the program!
Visit the library or email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register.

Arthropod Petting Zoo
2023-02-24 10:30 - 11:30
Friday, February 24th
10:30-11:30am
Amazing creatures have amazing adaptations! And what better way for kids to discover these concepts than through hands-on experience with a whole zoo of exotic invertebrates? Can you create and draw your own arthropod with its own special adaptations? Open to all ages. Registration is required (sign-up here: https://forms.gle/YfzwfyFmfgNJ1AQ17); children should be accompanied by an adult.
The first 25 children to register will receive an email with program details. Others will receive an email saying they are on the waitlist. Emails will be sent when program is full or no later than 2/21.

Hide-a-Bug
2023-02-24 12:00 - 13:00
Friday, February 24th
12:00-1:00PM
Animals need shelter, and it’s up to your children to use our forest-gathered materials to build a shelter fit for a bug. Not just any bug, but our residential judge, Mr. Cranky B. Cockroach! Will he approve of your shelter and find safety within, or will he hiss and make his way to more suitable real estate? Open to ages 6-12. Registration required (sign up here: https://forms.gle/jJbotrYbMLxERFJ59); a caregiver should remain in the library.

The first 25 children to register will receive an email with program details. Others will receive an email saying they are on the waitlist. Emails will be sent when program is full or no later than 2/21.

Drop-In Gaming (Mario Kart)
2023-02-24 15:30 - 16:30
Friday, Feb. 24, 3:30-4:30PM
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to the library’s Activity Room to play Mario Kart on the library’s Wii. Snacks will be provided.
Visit the library or email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register!

Wine Tasting
2023-02-25 19:00 - 21:00
Love Your Library with the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library!
Join us for a wine tasting on February 25th to celebrate Love Your Library month, all provided by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library. Snacks provided, all are welcome (21+ only)
www.friendsofclapplibrary.org
Snow Date: March 4th

Afterschool D&D
2023-03-01 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-08 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-15 13:30 - 15:30
PROGRAM FULL – NEW REGISTRANTS WILL BE PLACED ON A WAIT LIST
Calling all adventurers (ages 10-12) for Afterschool D&D
3:15-5:15PM, March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Journey to the Stormwreck Isle for adventure, and perhaps fame and fortune in the Forgotten Realms! A small, volcanic island off the Sword Coast that was a beacon to dragons that is rumored to be suffused with the magic of countless dragons who have died there, causing unpredictable magical phenomena. Players of all experience welcome.
Game will run weekly through the month of March, starting with character creation on the 1st, meeting in the Children’s Activity Room. Belchertown public school students will be able to ride the bus to the Library with a permission slip from their caregiver. Students may bring their own nut-free snacks. Please inform the Librarian & Game Master Tegan Mannino, if there is a day they will not attend.
Students will have the option of continuing play when we restart Afterschool D&D in the Fall.
Space is limited! Register here: https://forms.gle/AR55sAbDFUx3kdYP8
Confirmations will be sent out to students confirming enrollment or waitlist status.

Beyond the Book Club
2023-03-01 15:30 - 16:30
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. 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

Wednesday Whodunnits
2023-03-08 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.

Perfume Making with Essential Oils
2023-03-09 19:00 - 20:00
PROGRAM IS FULL WITH WAITLIST.
Thursday, March 9 @ 7pm
Registration Required

Perfumes have been used for thousands of years to add pleasing scents to bodies, bedding, rooms, and more. Essential oils were the main ingredient until the early 20th century when chemists began making artificial scents. Coco Chanel made synthetic perfume a legend when she selected Chanel No. 5 from a sample of 10 vials from a French perfumer.

Natural is back! Essential oils are gaining popularity because of their purity and properties. They can support the health of the mind and body. They are hypoallergenic, versatile, and fun! Come and make your own personal perfume – one that speaks to you! Learn how to blend essential oils and take one home with you.

This program is offered by Nora Zinan, RN, Holistic Nurse and Certified Aromatherapist. Nora is dedicated to introducing people to the benefits of essential oils and natural support for wellness.

Space is limited! Confirmations will be sent out before program confirming enrollment or waitlist status.

Babytime Storytime (3-12 mo) Spring 2023
2023-03-13 09:00 - 09:45
Babytime Storytime (3-12 mo) Spring 2023
9:00-9:45 AM, Mondays, March 13th, 20th, 27th, April 3rd, 10th, May 8th, 15th
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.
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.
When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.

Monday Firststeps (12-24 mo) Spring 2023
2023-03-13 10:00 - 10:45
Monday Firststeps (12-24 months) Spring 2022
10:00-10:45 AM, Mondays, March 13th, 20th, 27th, April 3rd, 10th, May 8th, 15th
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.
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.
When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.

Mysteries of Belchertown's History Research Project
2023-03-13 16:30 - 18:30
PROGRAM FULL – Registration Required
March 13 – Clapp Memorial Library
April 10 – Stone House
May 8 – Stone House
June 5 – Clapp Memorial Library
There is so much to learn about our town’s past and so few people doing it! We’re offering a fun, four-session class exploring what resources are available for local history research and how to access them. The goal is to stimulate interest in discovering pieces of Belchertown’s history by indulging the curiosity of each participant. Cliff McCarthy, archivist at the Stone House Museum and author/editor of several books on Belchertown’s history, will lead the group.
Participants should come with possible research questions that interest them – anything from “How did my street get its name?” to “Who were the Indigenous people in our area?” to “What was Belchertown’s role in the run-up to the American Revolution?” or “Did Belchertown residents support Shays’ Rebellion?” While we may use some genealogy resources and databases, this is not intended to be a family history research class.
Space is limited and registration is required. Co-sponsored by the Clapp Memorial Library and the Stone House Museum, sessions 1 and 4 will take place at the library and sessions 2 and 3 will be at the Stone House Museum.

Tuesday Toddler Time (2 years) Spring 2023
2023-03-14 09:30 - 10:30
Tuesday Toddler Time (2-3 years) Spring 2023
9:30-10:30 AM, Tuesdays, March 14th, 21st, 28th, April 4th, 11th, May 2nd, 9th, 16th
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.
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.
When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.

D&D Campaign
2023-03-14 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.
