Clapp Memorial Library

Tech Tuesday
2020-03-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Come in with your tech questions for drop in help from noon to 1! Enjoy lunchtime with Libby and learn about OverDrive’s app for ebooks and audiobooks on your phone and tablet, or ask “What’s all the Hoopla?” and learn how to stream music albums and TV shows on us. Looking for more? Kanopy has you covered – streaming movies for Belchertown residents courtesy of the Clapp Memorial Library!

Parent/Child Book Group
2020-03-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2020-04-09 17:30 - 18:30, 2020-05-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
For children in 4th- 6th grade & their parents, meeting every second Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.
Registration required, contact Children’s Librarian Jennifer Whitehead for more information.

Wacky Wednesdays (Virtual)
2020-03-25, 2020-04-01, 2020-04-08, 2020-04-15, 2020-04-22, 2020-04-29, 2020-05-06, 2020-05-13 and 2 more dates | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Some weekly fun on our Facebook page!
Let’s get wacky together. Look for Miss Jennifer’s post on Wednesday morning and share photos or descriptions about what you are wearing and/or doing that is wacky.
https://www.facebook.com/ClappLibrary/

Virtual Teen Write Night
2020-04-13 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a virtual creative writing workshop for teens on April 13th from 4:30-5:30PM. All teens in grades 7-12 are welcome to attend this creative writing workshop, also known as “Teen Write Night,” and no creative writing experience is necessary. Space is limited, so teens are asked to e-mail clapplibrarytab@gmail.com for more information and to receive the link to join the event.

Wednesday Whodunnits
2020-04-15 13:00 - 14:00 | 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 1:00 p.m. Book Club members should email akuchieski@cwmars.org for meeting details.

Puppets with the Library (Virtual)
2020-04-17 08:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
WATCH HERE (4/17, 8AM-8PM): http://www.pumpernickelpuppets.com/clapp.html
Please let us know if you watched, and your thoughts! jwhitehead@cwmars.org
Celebrate the Week of the Young Child with the Clapp Memorial Library as we will virtual host the Pumpernickel Puppets. After watching Sir George and the Dragon, John McDonough will teach you how to much your own puppets from everyday things in your home. Funded in part by the Collaborative for Educational Services. We will post the link to video that can be watched between 8 am and 8 pm on Friday, April 17th.

Magic Camp with CML (Virtual)
2020-04-20 - 2020-04-24 | Virtual, MA
Follow along and take part here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2664040483880507/
Pack your bags, build a tent and learn cool magic tricks with magician, Ed Popielarczyk (aka the balloon guy at the B’town fair). We will post one or two short videos a day. Ask an adult if it is okay for you to watch the video by yourself (with earphones if others will hear) so you will be the only one training to be a magician. By the end of school vacation week, you will be able to entertain your household with a magic show of your own.
What you need for the tricks (this is to do all 8);

A full deck of cards
3 cards from a different deck (if you have an incomplete deck at home, use some of those. You will not be able to add the cards back to a deck afterwards)
A piece of string
3 different colored crayons
1 or 2 elastic bands
several checkers/quarters/flat game pieces
scrap paper and pen/pencil
bank envelope

What to pack for camp (all optional)

sleeping bag
snacks
flashlight
book
above magic trick supplies
more snacks
more books

How to make a tent/secret hideout;

use sheets, pillows, chairs, and/or rope to make an indoor tent
or real tent outside (though pack extra blankets, some days look cold and rainy)
anyway you want!

Even though you will show off your talent with your household, we would love for you to share comments, pictures, stories and videos with all of us!
Happy camping!

Creative Camp with the CML (Virtual)
2020-04-20 - 2020-04-24 | Virtual, MA
Follow along and take part here: https://www.facebook.com/events/272529927099673/
Pack your bag, build a tent and get ready for Creative Camp during school vacation week.
We will post videos about puppet shows, crafts and stories for you to enjoy and get ideas from. Then using what you have at home, get creative! And the end of the week you can put on a puppet show, tell a story and/or display your art work to you household.
Some things you may want to pack;

paints, crayons, colored pencils
scissors, tape, glue
paper, cardboard, string, yarn, toilet paper tubes
boxes, sticks, pencils
fabric scraps, old t-shirts, feathers, pom poms, cotton balls
ruler
puppets, stuffed animals, building blocks

What to pack for camp (all optional)

sleeping bag
snacks
flashlight
book
above magic trick supplies
more snacks
more books

How to make a tent/secret hideout;

use sheets, pillows, chairs, and/or rope to make an indoor tent
or real tent outside (though pack extra blankets, some days look cold and rainy)
anyway you want!

Even though you will show off your talent with your household, we would love for you to share comments, pictures, stories and videos with all of us!
Happy camping!

Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club (Virtual)
2020-04-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2020-05-26 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.

Building Challenge (Virtual)
2020-04-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual, MA
An online Building Challenge at 10:30 am, geared towards kids ages 6 to 10. Join information sent to parents via GoToMeeting.

Virtual TAB Meeting
2020-04-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will meet virtually on Saturday, April 25th, from 11:00AM-12:00PM to discuss the Teen Summer Reading Challenge. To receive the link to join the meeting, teens must e-mail clapplibrarytab@gmail.com.
The Teen Advisory Board is a group of 7th-12th grade students who propose library programming for teens and provide input on teen services. New members are welcome.

Afternoon Story Time (Virtual)
2020-04-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual, MA
A small virtual afternoon story time. Email jwhitehead@cwmars.org for more information.

Virtual Teen Book Club - April 2020
2020-04-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Library is inviting teens grades 7-12 to its first virtual Teen Book Club meeting on Tuesday, April 28th, from 7:00PM-8:00PM.
Teens will discuss Scott Westerfeld’s Midnighters: The Secret Hour. Email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to sign up and to receive the link to join the event.
This book can be checked out on hoopla or Libby, by OverDrive, two of the library’s e-resources.
If you have trouble with hoopla or OverDrive, e-mail our tech librarian Tegan at tmannino@cwmars.org or our Teen Events Coordinator Ruthie at clapplibrarytab@gmail.com. They will be happy to help you.

Tech Tuesday (Virtual)
2020-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual, MA
Drop-in videocall help for your tech questions for from noon to 1! Follow the link below.
Enjoy lunchtime with Libby and learn about OverDrive’s app for ebooks and audiobooks on your phone and tablet, or ask “What’s all the Hoopla?” and learn how to stream music albums and TV shows on us. Looking for more? Kanopy has you covered – streaming movies for Belchertown residents courtesy of the Clapp Memorial Library!
Tech Tuesday – Tue, May 5, 2020 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (EDT)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/295185485
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Access Code: 295-185-485
New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/295185485

Children's Music Concert with Donna Lee Honeywell (virtual)
2020-05-15 10:00 - 10:30, 2020-05-22 10:00 - 10:30 | Virtual, MA
Donna Lee wants to sing with all the children from the Clapp Memorial Library.
Geared towards children ages 2-6
Please email Jennifer at jwhitehead@cwmars.org to receive the Zoom invite information.

Free Craft Friday – Cat Sculpture (Virtual)
2020-05-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual, MA
Did you miss our last virtual teen craft program? We are doing it again! This time find us on Facebook Live! CML Teen page can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/teenclapp/
After you read your Sentinel, repurpose it in this fun craft! Learn how to make a Cat Sculpture out of newspaper!
Facebook Live
Friday, May 15, 5:00PM
Materials Needed: Newspaper (cut into 5, 5 inch-wide strips lengthwise), Glue, Paperclips, Pencil, Marker

Virtual Teen Trivia Night
2020-05-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, MA
The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a virtual Teen Trivia Night.
Test your knowledge on everything from the United States to pop culture pals!
Teens in grades 7-12 should email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register for this virtual program.
