Clapp Memorial Library

Babytime Storytime (3-12 mo) Winter 2022
2023-01-23 09:00 - 09:45 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Babytime Storytime (3-12 mo) Winter 2022
9:00-9:45 AM, Mondays, Dec 12th, 19th, Jan 9th, 23rd, 30th, Feb 6th & 13th
Babytime is for ages 3 – 12 months and begins @ 9:00 AM. Registration is required. Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. First story time of 12/12 will be held at the Belchertown Recreation Department then we will return to the CAR at the Library.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/g9Sdqqs6UneYa98o6
Registration and confirmation required. Registration open until all slots are filled.
If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.
When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.

Monday Firststeps (12-24 mo) Winter 2022
2023-01-23 10:00 - 10:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Monday Firststeps (12-24 months) Winter 2022
10:00-10:45 AM, Mondays, Dec 12th, 19th, Jan 9th, 23rd, 30th, Feb 6th & 13th
Firststeps is for ages 12 – 24 months and begins @ 10:00 AM. Registration is required. Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. First story time of 12/12 will be held at the Belchertown Recreation Department then we will return to the CAR at the Library.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/BLZ1cnwTNuGLAv7R9
Registration and confirmation required. Registration open until all slots are filled. If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.
When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.

Clapp Critics
2023-01-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Our fiction book club, Clapp Critics meets every 4th Monday of the Month. Book Club members should email akuchieski@cwmars.org for meeting details. Clapp Critics is currently full.
Please note, our the November meeting is on 11/20 not 11/27!

Tuesday Toddler Time (2 years) Winter 2022
2023-01-24 09:30 - 10:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Tuesday Toddler Time (2-3 years) Winter 2022
9:30-10:30 AM, Tuesdays, Dec 13th, 20th, Jan 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, Feb 7th & 14th

Toddler Storytime is for children aged 2 years, and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/rzuvFgAXvN7rDHKz7
Registration and confirmation required. Registration open until all slots are filled. If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.
When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.

SFF Book Club
2023-01-24 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 meet online via Google Meet.
Upcoming reads:

The Naming Song / Jedediah Berry (1/27)
The Children of Blood and Bone / Tomi Adeyemi (2/24)
The Tainted Cup / Robert Jackson Bennett (3/24)
Nettle & Bone / T. Kingfisher (4/28)
Stories of Your Life and Others / Ted Chiang (5/26)
The Last Hour Between Worlds / Melissa Caruso (6/23)

To sign-up or ask questions email Tegan at tmannino@cwmars.org

Music with Pop Spring 2023
2023-01-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
10:30 am, Wednesdays, Jan 18th, 24th, Feb 1st, 8th, March 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, Apr 12th, 19th, May 10th, 24th, 31st and June 7th & 14th
Music with Jacques Hooten aka Pop! Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the Children’s Activity Room, geared towards ages 1 to 6. Spaces will be filled first by children who reside within Belchertown. Enjoy singing and dancing in this interactive music series. Limited space so register today (click here).
Registration is required and will remain open until program is filled, just sign up for the Program and Jennifer Whitehead, Children’s Librarian, will be in touch! Funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

EARLY CLOSING: SNOW
2023-01-25 13:00 - 19:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The library is closing today at 1PM in line with Belchertown Public Schools.

Thursday Preschool Storytime (3-5 years) Winter 2022
2023-01-26 09:30 - 10:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Thursday Preschool Storytime (3-5 yrs) Winter 2022
9:30-10:30 am, Thursdays, Dec 15th, 22nd, Jan 12th, 19th, 26th, Feb 9th & 16th
Preschool Storytime is for ages 3-5 and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our storytimes feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/CUmK8tQt9aXT5uwM9
Registration and confirmation required. Registration open until all slots are filled. If the program is full you will be placed on a wait list. Confirmations and program information will be sent out several days before the program starts.
When the Belchertown Public Schools have a delay or closure due to the weather, story times are canceled.

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2023-01-26 17:00 - 18:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly 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.

LEGO & Duplo Build Time
2023-01-28 09:00 - 12:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Bring your creativity (and watch where you step), and build. Make something big or small, whatever inspires you, or create something that makes you think “community” and help us build a little LEGO community of our own.
We have lots of LEGO, plus Duplo for smaller builders.
Take part in any of our events or visit the library on Saturday, January 28 and earn a raffle ticket to win a LEGO kit.

Full Schedule of National LEGO Day Extravaganza Events
Saturday, January 28
9 AM – 12:45 PM LEGO and DUPLO play
Main Floor, Clapp Memorial Library
10 AM – 12 PM LEGO Wii video gaming
Children’s Activity Room, Clapp Memorial Library
2 PM Interactive presentation with LEGO Master Dan
Auditorium, Town Hall

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2023-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
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.

LEGO Wii Video Gaming
2023-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
We’re breaking out the Wii with some classic LEGO video games! Play games and cheer on your friends!
Take part in any of our events or visit the library on Saturday, January 28 and earn a raffle ticket to win a LEGO kit.
Full Schedule of National LEGO Day Extravaganza Events
Saturday, January 28
9 AM – 12:45 PM LEGO and DUPLO play
Main Floor, Clapp Memorial Library
10 AM – 12 PM LEGO Wii video gaming
Children’s Activity Room, Clapp Memorial Library
2 PM Interactive presentation with LEGO Master Dan
Auditorium, Town Hall

LEGO Master Dan
2023-01-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Come for an interactive presentation with LEGO Master Dan in the Town Hall Auditorium!
Dan Steininger has worked for the LEGO company as a Master Builder for over 24 years and he loves to share his passion for The Brick. Event includes a slide show, a physical presentation, an audience building activity, and a Q&A!
All welcome, but audience building activity will be capped at 35 kids (ages 7-12), to be selected at the event.
Take part in any of our events or visit the library on Saturday, January 28 and earn a raffle ticket to win a LEGO kit.
Full Schedule of National LEGO Day Extravaganza Events
Saturday, January 28
9 AM – 12:45 PM LEGO and DUPLO play
Main Floor, Clapp Memorial Library
10 AM – 12 PM LEGO Wii video gaming
Children’s Activity Room, Clapp Memorial Library
2 PM Interactive presentation with LEGO Master Dan
Auditorium, Town Hall
