Build a Better World Summer Reading Party
2017-08-16 06:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
All participants who complete the Summer Reading Program are invited to a party at the Belchertown High School Auditorium. Comic mime Robert Rivest will entertain while motivating all to build a better inner and outer world. Get a free book, ice cream, and more!

Getting Ready for Kindergarten
2017-08-16 09:30 - 10:30
Features stories about going to school, songs, & art activities. Story time is for just children, adults are to remain in the building but not in the story time room. Registration is required and will be determined by lottery.

Preschool Storytime
2017-08-17 09:30 - 10:30
For ages 3-4 year olds. Features age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays, & art activities. Registration is required and is determined by lottery.

Library closed in celebration of Labor Day.
2017-09-04

Dusty Miller Reads from "Danger Under Ground"
2017-09-11 18:30 - 19:30
Local mystery author Dusty Miller will discuss and read from her third Alice Ott mystery, “Danger Under Ground”. Alice is a crime-solving nonagenarian sleuth who bears a striking similarity to real-life environmental activist Francis Crowe.

International Talk Like a Pirate Day
2017-09-19 10:00 - 19:00

Library closes at 2 pm
2017-09-22 14:00 - 18:00
Early closing due to Belchertown Fair.

Library Closed
2017-09-23
The Library is closed due to the Belchertown Fair.

Music for Young Ones with Pops Hooten
2017-09-27 09:30 - 22:30
Infants to age 5 and their caregivers are invited to join Pops Hooten for some musical fun on Wednesday mornings. Please call 323-0417 to register.

A Supernatural Evening with Jeff Belanger
2017-09-27 19:00 - 20:00
Jeff Belanger is a paranormal researcher, investigator, and author of more than a dozen books on the paranormal. He’s the Emmy-nominated host, writer, and producer of New England Legends on PBS and the series writer/researcher for the Ghost Adventures show on the Travel channel. His talk will include images, audio clips, and video from some of the world’s most infamous haunts, plus a question and answer period.

Jazz Bones in Concert
2017-09-29 19:00 - 20:00

Library Opens at 1pm Today
2017-10-03 13:00 - 19:00
The Library will be closed 10am to 1pm for a staff training.

Music for Young Ones with Pops Hooten
2017-10-04 09:30 - 10:30
Infants to age 5 and their caregivers are invited to join in some musical fun with Pops Hooten. Please register by calling 323-0417.

Library closed. Columbus Day.
2017-10-09

Friends of the Library Book Sale
2017-10-09 17:00 - 20:00
First day of the sale is for Friends members only. Memberships will be available at the door. Come tonight for the pick of everything!

Friends Book Sale
2017-10-10 10:00 - 20:00
Over 50,000 items! Come see for yourself!

Friends Book Sale
2017-10-11 10:00 - 20:00, 2017-10-12 10:00 - 20:00

Kusudama Workshop--This Event is Full
2017-10-11 19:00 - 21:00

Friends Book Sale--Senior Citizen Day
2017-10-13 10:00 - 20:00
25% off all items for buyers age 60+!

Friend Book Sale--50% off!
2017-10-14 09:00 - 15:00
Half off all items except for those with special pricing.

Music for Young Ones with Pops Hooten
2017-10-18 09:30 - 10:30, 2017-10-25 09:30 - 10:30, 2017-11-08 08:00 - 17:00
Infants to age 5 and their caregivers are invited to join Pops Hooten for some musical fun. Call 323-0417 to register.

Simple Steps to Getting Organized
2017-10-26 19:00 - 20:00
Feeling overwhelmed by clutter? Join Jenna Elliott, founder of The Naked Flower, Professional Organizers, for a workshop that will help you take control. Learn what you can do daily, weekly, and monthly to reduce clutter and increase efficiency.

Halloween Family Concert with Roger Tincknell
2017-10-27 18:30 - 19:30
Join us for fun Halloween songs and stories with the always entertaining Roger Tincknell. Wear a costume!
This program is funded by a donation in loving memory of David Goff and in part by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Music for Young Ones with Pops Hooten
2017-11-01 08:00 - 17:00
Infants to age 5 and their caregivers are invited to join Pops Hooten for some musical fun. Call 343-0417 to register.

Escape the Library! Can you get out in time? An Escape Room Event
2017-11-03 17:00 - 21:00
Escape Rooms are not just for kids! An escape room is a physical game in which players work together to solve a series of puzzles using clues, hints and strategy to complete the objectives at hand within a time limit. Sign up for an hour of fun at our Harry Potter inspired Escape Room. We’ve arranged different time slots for different age groups:
Grades 7-12: 5pm
Grades 9-12: 6pm
Adults: 7pm and 8pm
Registration is required. Call or visit the Library to sign up. You’ll be glad you did!

Kusudama Workshop
2017-11-08 19:00 - 21:00
Learn the art of Japanese paper flower making with Amber Ladley of Happily Upcycled. All materials provided but in-person registration is required. For ages 18 and up.

Fleece Blanket Workshop
2017-11-09 16:00 - 17:00
Learn to make a small no-sew blanket! Fleece will be provided. Just bring a pair of good cutting/fabric scissors.
Ages 14 through adult. Please register in the Library.
