Clapp Memorial Library

From Russia with Love, Music and Dance
2021-08-15 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Everyone is invited to enjoy music and dancing with Barynya on the front lawn of the Clapp Memorial Library. All ages welcome. Please bring your own blankets and chairs. No dogs allowed.
The Russian music, dance and song ensemble Barynya (Russian: Барыня), established in the year 1991, is a world renowned group that enjoys stature as the premier Russian folk ensemble. Under direction of artistic director/founder Mikhail Smirnov, Barynya has become the most requested Russian dance and music show outside of Mother Russia. Their traditional dancing, music, songs, and virtuoso performances on instruments including the balalaika, balalaika-contrabass, garmoshka (Russian folk button accordion) have entertained people around the world. Mikhail Smirnov was invited as one of the eight judges on NBC’s hit dance show, “Superstars of Dance”.
This event is funded by McCarthy’s Pub. At their fundraising event earlier this year, Mr. Dick Bonnayer won a raffle and picked the CML to provide a fun event for all ages.

Sing Along with Jacques "Pop" Hooten (Fall 2021)
2021-08-18 10:30 - 11:30
Wednesdays at 10:30am – Aug 18th, 25th, Sep 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Families are invited to register for music on the Library lawn with Pop. Bring chairs and/or blankets. Enjoy a morning of listening, singing, and dancing to songs from Raffi to the Beatles.
Registration required – register through Beanstack. No pets.
Funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Scattergories Outside: A Teen Program
2021-08-18 16:00 - 17:00
Teens ages 12-19 are invited to the Clapp Memorial Library’s front lawn to play Scattergories in-person on Wednesday, August 18th, from 4:00-5:00PM. Please bring your own blanket/chair, sunscreen/bug spray, mask (if desired), and water! Register at the library or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com. If raining, this program will be virtual. Attendees will also earn an additional raffle ticket for the Teen Summer Reading Program.

Animal World Experience
2021-08-21 18:00 - 19:00
Summer Reading Finale!
Meet and learn about a variety of exotic animals from around the world in this extremely fun & interactive program! No registration required but children and teens should be registered for our summer reading programs. This event will be on the Library lawn so please bring chairs and blankets. Children who qualify for a free t-shirt and book should arrive between 5:15 pm and 5:45 pm to pick theirs out. Shirts and books will be available after the show, too. No dogs allowed.
This event is funded in part by the Friends of Clapp Memorial Library, McCarthy’s Pub and the Goff/Jacobs family in loving memory of David B Goff .
