Week of Events
Sunday, April 19, 2026
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Monday, April 20, 2026
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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Featured April 21, 2026 -Featured Frankenstein Reading Group
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Featured April 21, 2026 -Featured Ditch the Plastic – Using a soil blocker for seed starting
Frankenstein Reading Group
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. Registration and [...]
Ditch the Plastic – Using a soil blocker for seed starting
Soil blocking is a method of creating cubes of soil to hold and germinate seeds. Come learn about the benefits of soil blocking and make some soil blocks to take home. Space is limited and registration is required to attend. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/Zay35MSA6FUg7YQ49 The soil for the program was generously donated by the Gardener’s Supply Company [...]
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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Featured April 22, 2026 -Featured Cinderella Story Time with Pioneer Valley Ballet
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Featured April 22, 2026 -Featured Astral Evening: Star Party with the Library
Cinderella Story Time with Pioneer Valley Ballet
Date: Wednesday, April 22nd Time: 11:00 AM - Noon The Pioneer Valley Ballet (PVB) will host a story time that will be followed by a craft and meet the characters. PVB is putting on a production of Cinderella on May 9th at the Academy of Music in Northampton. Come get a peek of what it [...]
Astral Evening: Star Party with the Library
Wednesday, April 22: Astral Evening: Star Party with the Library, 8-10pm Raindate: Thursday, April 23 Members of Springfield STARS Astronomy Club will be setting up telescopes to lead us on a tour of the night sky. Witness some of the most impressive sights! We’ll be outside, so please wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing. Foley [...]
Thursday, April 23, 2026
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April 23, 2026 -Fiber Arts with the Woolies
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April 23, 2026 -Mindfulness Meditation
Fiber Arts with the Woolies
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.
Mindfulness Meditation
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 [...]
Friday, April 24, 2026
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Saturday, April 25, 2026
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Featured April 25, 2026 -Featured Advanced Nature Photography
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Featured April 25, 2026 -Featured Knotweed Knockdown Work Day
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Featured April 25, 2026 -Featured Celebrate Springtime with Author/Illustrator Christine Copeland
Advanced Nature Photography
Saturday, April 25 - Advanced Nature Photography with Mark Lindhult The 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! ViewFinder workshops are open to anyone, you do [...]
Knotweed Knockdown Work Day
Help us take back the large area behind the library that’s been invaded by Knotweed! Knotweed is one of the most difficult invasive plants to remove. We would like to take back the space behind the library, so this April through October, we'll be working to clear it during Knotweed Knockdown. Chemicals will not be [...]
Celebrate Springtime with Author/Illustrator Christine Copeland
Join Author/illustrator, Christine Copeland, who will read her book Spring in the Forest. She will teach us about illustrating a book and will lead us in a fun craft workshop. Space is limited. Registration is required, click here to sign up. Geared towards ages 3 to 8. Children under the age of 10 must have [...]