First Steps Story Time (6-23 months) - Summer 2022
2022-08-02 09:00 - 09:45 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
9:00-9:45 AM, Tuesdays, July 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, Aug 2nd & 9th
First Steps is for ages 6 – 23 months and begins @ 9:00 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Program will take place on the Library lawn, weather allowing, families need to bring chairs/blankets and water, sunscreen, and bug repellant are suggested.
Registration (click here) and confirmation required. Registration open until all slots are filled – just sign up for the Program and Jennifer Whitehead, Children’s Librarian, will be in touch!
Registration: https://forms.gle/m3dKnv3sXNh8d7vE8

Little Explorers Story Time (2 yrs) - Summer 2022
2022-08-02 10:00 - 10:45
10:00-10:45 am, Tuesdays, July 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, Aug 2nd & 9th
Little Explorers Story Time is for children 2 years old, and begins @ 10:00 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Program will take place on the Library lawn, weather allowing, families need to bring chairs/blankets and water, sunscreen, and bug repellant are suggested.
Registration (click here) and confirmation required. Registration open until all slots are filled – just sign up for the Program and Jennifer Whitehead, Children’s Librarian, will be in touch!
Registration form: https://forms.gle/TCuRBB8dRSST3VLE9

Getting Ready for Kindergarten - Summer 2022
2022-08-03 10:00 - 11:00
10:00-11:00 am, Wednesdays, July 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, Aug 3rd & 10th
Getting Ready for Kindergarten is for children entering Kindergarten this fall and beings at @ 10:00 AM. Registration is required. Getting Ready for Kindergarten feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities independent of their caregivers to prepare young children for school. Program will be held in the Children’s Activity Room.
Registration (click here) and confirmation required. Registration open until all slots are filled – just sign up for the Program and Jennifer Whitehead, Children’s Librarian, will be in touch!
Registration form: https://forms.gle/Xves7k94xoHEwpUj9

Songs Around the Campfire with Julie
2022-08-03 18:00 - 19:00
A musical program exploring some fun and funny campfire songs, chants and call and responses. All ages welcome
Wednesday, August 3rd at 6 pm
Bring chairs, sleeping bags or blankets to join the fun on the library lawn. If it rains, we move inside to the town hall auditorium.

Explorers Story Time (3-6 yrs) - Summer 2022
2022-08-04 09:30 - 10:30
Program is FULL. All new registrations will be added to a waitlist.
9:30-10:30 am, Thursdays, July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, Aug 4th & 11th
Explorers Story time is for children ages 3 to 6, and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Program will take place on the Library lawn, weather allowing, families need to bring chairs/blankets and water, sunscreen, and bug repellant are suggested.
Registration (click here) and confirmation required. Registration open until all slots are filled – just sign up for the Program and Jennifer Whitehead, Children’s Librarian, will be in touch!
Registration form: https://forms.gle/tWPKREv2frRUn6369

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2022-08-04 17:00 - 18:45, 2022-08-06 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.

An Evening of Opera with McKenna Troy and Ryan Nash
2022-08-06 20:00 - 21:00
Saturday, August 6 at 8pm
Come to the Clapp this Saturday for a free evening of opera with McKenna Troy (soprano) and Ryan Nash (tenor). Having just returned from their international debut together in Novafeltria, Italy, they’re very excited to share the beautiful Italian music they fell in love with in the Belchertown community. Amidst a program of French Cabaret songs, Bernstein, and lots of opera, come prepared to enjoy a super casual, fairy lit evening full of romance and fun.
