On Monday, May 1 at 6:30pm, the Clapp Memorial Library will host a free musical concert by Laura and Peter Hicks. If you enjoy songs from Broadway and the “Great American Songbook” this concert is for you! Peter and Laura Hicks, aka Musically Married, will be performing an evening of solos and duets. Peter was [...]

Tuesday Toddler Time (2-3 years) Spring 2023 9:30-10:30 AM, Tuesdays, March 14th, 21st, 28th, April 4th, 11th, May 2nd, 9th, 16th 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. Registration and confirmation required, click here to [...]

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Click here to sign up for one, two, or all three sessions All are welcome to our series of Homesteading Workshops, by local teen Zackery W. Zawalski. You can come to one, two, or all three, and learn about ways to grow and raise your own food and make use of the [...]

Open to kids ages 10-12 If you love reading, hanging out with friends, and crafting, this is the group for you. Beyond the Book Club meetings are hosted by Jennifer Whitehead and Camryn Scoon.  During the school year, bus 18 is available for students to ride to the library, but they need to bring a [...]

PROGRAM FULL The Clapp Memorial Library hosts a bi-weekly writing group for adults aged 18+. Whether you write romance, mystery, fantasy, non-fiction, poetry, children’s books, or screenplays, you’re welcome to join us! Come meet with other writers and share what you’ve been working on over the past month, work on your writing, and more. If [...]

Thursday Preschool Storytime (3-5 yrs) Spring 2023 9:30-10:30 am, Thursdays, March 16th, 23rd, 30th, April 6th, 13th, May 4th, 11th, 18th 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. Registration and confirmation required, click here to sign up. [...]

PAWS to Read Thursday evenings 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Students in grades 1 through 5, who are reluctant or struggling readers, may register to read with a certified therapy dog. Sessions will last 20 minutes, please arrive on time. Students must have a book picked out ahead of time. To register, contact Jennifer at [...]

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.

Come visit us at the Belchertown 2nd Annual Umbrella of Wellness Fair on the Belchertown Common, May 4th from 5-8PM.  Rain Location: Chestnut Hill Community School Gym/Auditorium Featuring over 45 resource tables, food trucks, Hidden in Plain Sight trailer, local businesses, free raffles & giveaways, activities for kids, BOOMER meet & greet, and special guest [...]

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.

On Saturday, May 6 at 3pm, the Clapp Memorial Library will host a free musical concert featuring the Boston-based band, Squeezebox Stompers. This Americana Roots band has performed Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, Folk, and originals all over New England for the past 15 years. Members of the band have received Boston Music Awards and Songwriting Awards. [...]