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SUMMARY:Frankenstein Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to take the time to discuss a novel in depth? In this five-session group\, we will discuss the Gothic novel\, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The discussion will be introduced and facilitated by retired professor David Spector. Copies of the book will be available to checkout at the circulation desk. \nRegistration and confirmation required\, sign up here: https://forms.gle/PSFBMP9xJmUxE5Ru5 \nThe group will meet from 2 to 3:30 PM on Tuesdays. The first meeting is on Tuesday\, March 31 and meets weekly through April 28. All sessions take place in the Library’s activity room except for the April 14 session\, which will meet in the Town Hall. \nA public screening of Frankenstein\, the 1931 film starring Boris Karloff will take place on Tuesday\, April 7.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/frankenstein-reading-group/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Book Discussion Groups
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SUMMARY:RPG Night - Lost Mountain Saga
DESCRIPTION:Break out your dice and join us for a monthly game! \nOur current RPG campaign\, Vaesen: The Lost Mountain Saga & Other Tales\, is a dark Gothic setting steeped in Nordic folklore and the old myths of Scandinavia! Dive into mysteries where old struggles against the new\, and myths come alive. \nPlayers can expect to encounter ancient mysteries\, old Nordic folk tales\, social intrigue\, and unspeakable horrors lurking in every shadow as they travel across the North and slowly uncover the truth. \nOur RPG campaigns meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 6-8PM.\nSpace is limited! Email tmannino@cwmars.org to ask about seats at the table\, future campaigns\, or other any questions. \nPrevious campaigns have included Spelljammer (Dungeons & Dragons) and Ghostbusters: a Frightfully Cheerful Roleplaying Game! \nProgram is for adults 18+\, our Teen RPG programs are listed separately.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/rpg-night-lost-mountain-saga/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Games
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SUMMARY:Clapp Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM FULL \nThe 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 you are interested\, contact Annie at the library to sign up: macona@cwmars.org
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/clapp-writing-group-2/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Writing Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annie Macon":MAILTO:macona@cwmars.org
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SUMMARY:Full STEAM Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Full STEAM Ahead – Afterschool Club \nDates; March 19th – April 16th Thursdays\nTime: 3:30 pm to 5 pm\nAges: 8 to 11 \nStudents ages 8 to 11 are invited to register for this afterschool series. Full STEAM Ahead will inspire kids to explore Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mathematics (STEAM) through interactive activities and problem-solving challenges\, all while learning about the value of persistence and creativity. \nEach session will begin with a book that will lead to a creative activity such as building mazes for Hex Bugs\, creating with Lego\, inventing with Makey\, Makey kits\, dissecting owl pellets\, drawing maps\, and much more! We will play games\, sing some songs\, practice some breathing to help with focus\, and explore with arts and crafts. \nRegistration is required\, sign up here: https://forms.gle/Njhw535LBXRq1E4j7. Children under the age of 10 years must have a caregiver who is 14 years or older on the Library premises. Students who are 10 or 11 years old that would like bus transportation from a Belchertown Public School should contact Jennifer Whitehead\, jwhitehead@cwmars.org
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/full-steam-ahead/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Classes & Lessons
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to the The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Board Meeting in the Activity Room at 6:30pm. For information email friendsofclappmemoriallibrary@gmail.com \nhttp://www.friendsofclapplibrary.org/ \n​The Friends of Clapp Memorial Library is a volunteer not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising monies to assist the Library beyond the ordinary scope of the Library’s budget to reach its potential in our community. The group’s additional purpose is to promote and maintain close relationships between the Library and the people it serves\, to increase public awareness of Library resources\, and to encourage community participation in Library activities.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/friends-of-the-clapp-memorial-library-meeting/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Clapp Memorial Library is once again offering a Mindfulness Meditation and Stress Reduction Awareness course. The eight-week introductory course starts on Thursday\, March 12 from 7:00pm-8:15pm and runs every Thursday through April 30. The course is designed to teach and practice mindfulness-based skills. Mindfulness meditation skills teach us to be fully present in the moment and\, when practiced regularly\, help decrease stress levels and improve general well-being and health. Skills covered in the course are gentle and free of judgment. Because each session of this course builds on the previous week\, we ask that you register only if you are able to attend all sessions. \nSign up here: https://forms.gle/mGhrxGTcd1D77ift6.  If you have any questions please email clapp@cwmars.org \nThis course will be taught by Magda Bechar\, a retired nursing professor who has taught mindfulness meditation skills to many groups\, including at the Clapp Memorial Library\, for many years. \nSessions will take place on the main library floor\, except for April 2\, which will take place in the Activity Room.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/mindfulness-meditation-2/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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SUMMARY:Photography for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 18 – Photography for Beginners with Ed Comeau \nThe classroom session will be from 9:00 am to 10:00 am\, followed by outdoor practical sessions at Lake Wallace (weather dependent)\, so come prepared to walk a short distance to Lake Wallace and spend some time outside! \nViewFinder workshops are open to anyone\, you do not have to be a Belchertown resident. Seats are limited\, and registration is required.  Click here to sign up. \nInstructor: Ed Comeau \nEd’s interest in photography goes back many years\, but upon moving to Belchertown over 25 years ago this interest reached a whole new level with his proximity to the Quabbin Reservoir and access to the beauty of Western Massachusetts. While he can often be found sitting in some remote part of the Quabbin\, waiting for wildlife to come his way\, has also explored Maine\, Alaska\, and Colorado\, resulting in a number of beautiful landscape and wildlife photographs. A number of local businesses have exhibited his works and his photographs have appeared in several calendars. He is a member of the Friends of the Quabbin Board of Directors\, the Program Director of the Quabbin Photo Group\, and has been an instructor for the Belchertown ViewFinder project since its inception. You can find his work at www.ComeauPhotography.com and on Instagram @edcomeauphotography.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/photography-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Parks & Recreation\, 66 State Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Visual Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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SUMMARY:Magic: the Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Magic the Gathering in the Activity Room. Bring your own deck or use one of our learning decks. Everyone is welcome\, however players must be fluent readers. Players under the age of 10 must have a caregiver who is at least 14 years old on the Library premises. Join us for every session or just one – it’s up to you! \nWe will have two instructors to help get games started and assist with the rules of the game. No registration is required. Check the Library website or Facebook page if there is inclement weather. \nSaturdays\, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm\nFebruary 28th\, March 14th\, 21st\, 24th\, April 4th*\, 11th\, & 18th.\nMagic will start at 11am on April 4th
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/magic-the-gathering-4/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Community Event,Games
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SUMMARY:Kalos Trio
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of classical music with Kalos Trio. \nKalos Trio is comprised of Rebecca Hartka on cello\, Julia Liao on violin\, and Barbara Lysakowski on piano. This concert will be held at BUCC with Ms. Lysakowsi’s playing the library’s 1877 Steinway piano. \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/kalos-trio/
LOCATION:Belchertown United Church of Christ\, ​18 Park Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Community Event,Concerts & Music
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