Clapp Memorial Library

Pop-up Book Workshop
2019-04-22 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Registration required, please visit the Circulation desk to sign-up. Ages 18+
Bring your story to life with pictures that lift off the page! Learn the basic skills of pop-up engineering and make a small pop-up book. All supplies provided.
Workshop leader Jeannie Hunt is a book artist and illustrator.

Music with Pops!
2019-04-24 10:00 - 11:00
Music with Pop (infants – age 5)
10:00 am, Wednesdays, March 27, April 3rd, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th
Music in the morning! Sign-up online and join us for Music with Pop Hooten. Spaces will be filled first by children who reside within Belchertown. Funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Family StoryWalk
2019-04-26 - 2019-05-04
A fun educational activity for families. Follow the signs featuring a children’s picture book around the Library lawn.
4/26-5/4, weather allowing!

Creative Writing Night
2019-04-26 17:30 - 19:00
A relaxing evening of creative writing (and snacks)! Whether you’ve been writing for years or only just begun, you’re invited to share your work, talk to other writers about things such as plot, technique, and characters, and – of course – have dedicated time to work on your writing. Poets, novelists, short story authors, playwrights, and all others are welcome.
Registration is encouraged but not required. Email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com with any questions or to let us know you’re coming!
FREE
Grades 7-12

The Sugarloaf String Band
2019-04-26 19:00 - 20:00
Kicking off Belchertown Art Week!
The Sugarloaf String Band explores traditional cowboy music from the 1800’s and 1900’s. Hit the trail with “Ghost Riders,” “Cool Water,” “Old Cowhand from Rio Grande” and more.

Mae Horak - Handmade Clothing & Photography Exhibit
2019-04-27 09:00 - 13:00
The Taiga is a photography series initially inspired by the Decemberists Hazards of Love album. It tells a story of destructive love, heartbreak and rebirth through handmade clothing, sets and photography. The story takes place in an ancient mysterious forest and is inspired by European fairy tales. The Taiga reminds us that nature is vastly more powerful than any individual. Mae Horak started sketches for this project over 4 years ago and have spent the past year working on bringing the series to life. Each costume, including headpieces and props are handmade by Mae and all photos are taken by her in locations in the greater Boston area. Mae grew up in Belchertown and looks forward to sharing her work with our community.
FREE

Drawing Games
2019-04-27 09:30 - 11:00
Join Head of Youth Services, Jennifer Whitehead, for fun games of drawing and creativity.
FREE
Pre-Registration Required 413-323-0417
Ages 8-12

Bad Art
2019-04-27 13:00 - 15:00
Because even Leonardo Da Vinci had rough days. Here is a great way to have some fun with art and not worry about whether or not what you’re making is “good.”
Clapp Memorial Library
1:00-3:00pm
FREE
Adults and children ages 8+

Mae Horak presents Taiga
2019-04-27 13:30 - 14:30
Mae will share her creative work and discuss where her ideas come from and show the behind the scenes pictures of Taiga.
The Taiga is a photography series initially inspired by the Decemberists Hazards of Love album. It tells a story of destructive love, heartbreak and rebirth through handmade clothing, sets and photography. The story takes place in an ancient mysterious forest and is inspired by European fairy tales. The Taiga reminds us that nature is vastly more powerful than any individual. Mae Horak started sketches for this project over 4 years ago and have spent the past year working on bringing the series to life. Each costume, including headpieces and props are handmade by Mae and all photos are taken by her in locations in the greater Boston area. Mae grew up in Belchertown and looks forward to sharing her work with our community.
FREE
