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SUMMARY:Babytime Story Time (3-12 months) Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Babytime Story Time (3-12 months)\n9:00-9:45 AM\, Mondays\, Mar 16\, 23\, 30\, Apr 6\, 27\, May 4 \nBabytime is for ages 3 – 12 months and begins @ 9:00 AM. Registration & confirmation required\, sign up here: https://forms.gle/uZjXjHN6ZJkiNcwN6. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories\, songs\, finger plays and art activities. \nIf 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.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/babytime-story-time-3-12-months-spring-2026/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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SUMMARY:First Steps Storytime (12-24 months) Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:First Steps Story Time (12-24 months)\n10:00-10:45 AM\, Mondays\, Mar 16\, 23\, 30\, Apr 6\, 27\, May 4 \n\nFirst Steps is for ages 12 – 24 months and begins @ 10:00 AM. Registration & confirmation required\, sign up here: https://forms.gle/Xb2xXyQhxDnQGNbHA. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories\, songs\, finger plays and art activities. \nIf 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.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/first-steps-storytime-12-24-months-spring-2026/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Play Along (Virtual Event)
DESCRIPTION:Strum along with the Ukulele Play Along on the first Monday every month! \nGrab your ukulele and play along – because playing your ukulele is more fun when you do it with others. We’ll be focusing on 3 and 4 chord songs\, with lyrics and chords provided on screen. Participants will be muted\, so don’t worry about how you sound! \nTo join\, email Julie Stepanek (julie@musicjulie.com) for the Zoom link and to receive the songs for the program. Don’t have a Ukulele? Don’t worry – you can borrow one from us!
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/ukulele-play-along-virtual-event/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Concerts & Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T103000
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SUMMARY:Toddler Time (2 year olds) Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Toddler Time (2 years) Spring 2026\n9:30-10:30 am\, Tuesdays\, Mar 17\, 24\, 31\, Apr 7\, 28\, May 5 \nToddler Time is for children 2-3 years old\, and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration & confirmation required\, sign up here: https://forms.gle/EUYVfSKvghX9Fuw96. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories\, songs\, finger plays and art activities. \nIf 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. \n 
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/toddler-time-2-year-olds-spring-2026/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Nature Photography for Children
DESCRIPTION:There will be two ViewFinder photography workshops for children. These will be open to children 4 years old and above. Children up to the sixth grade must be accompanied and assisted by an adult. Maximum group size is 6 children.  Click here to register. \nLocation: The School Garden in front of the Swift River Elementary School \nInstructor: Holly is interested in the colors\, forms\, and patterns displayed throughout the diversity of life. She believes that photography allows us to look more thoughtfully and carefully at all of nature’s beauty\, big and small. She volunteers with students at Swift River Elementary and in the Belchertown School Garden.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/an-introduction-to-nature-photography-for-children/
LOCATION:Chestnut Hill Community School\, 59 State St\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:BHS and Swift River Elementary Present A Collaborative Art Show
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to the Clapp Memorial Library on Tuesday\, May 5th from 6-7pm for a Collaborative Art Show featuring works by BHS and Swift River Elementary School students! The reception will celebrate Swift River students’ 2D monster drawings reimagined into 3D sculptures by BHS students. Light refreshments will be provided. Artwork will remain on display throughout the month of May. This program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/bhs-and-swift-river-elementary-present-a-collaborative-art-show/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Teen Events,Visual Art
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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/2026-05-06/
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:Preschool Storytime (3-5 year olds) Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Preschool Story Time (3-5 year olds)\n9:30-10:30 AM\, Thursdays\, Mar 19\, 26\, Apr 2\, 9\, 30\, May 7 \nPreschool Story Time is for children ages 3 to 5\, and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration & confirmation required\, sign up here: https://forms.gle/26pDnS3jV5Hbg2Se9. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories\, songs\, finger plays and art activities. \nIf 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.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/preschool-storytime-3-5-year-olds-spring-2026/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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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-2/2026-05-07/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T134426Z
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SUMMARY:What "YA" Readin' Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The library’s What “YA” Readin’? Book Group\, a group for adults who read Young Adult books\, will meet Thursday\, May 7th at 7:00PM to discuss The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. Copies of the definitive edition of the book and the graphic novel adaptation are available for checkout at the circulation desk. Members can choose which edition they would like to read\, or they can read both! New members are welcome!
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/what-ya-readin-book-club/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Book Discussion Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T153000
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SUMMARY:Free Food Friday (May 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the last Free Food Friday of the school year! Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to the library Friday\, May 8th\, from 2:00-3:30PM for free snacks (as supplies last) as they visit and use the library. This program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/free-food-friday-may-2026/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T173000
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CREATED:20260330T211209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T211454Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Advisory Board (May 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board will have its last meeting of the school year on Friday\, May 8th from 4:30-5:30PM in the library’s Activity Room. Free pizza will be provided as we celebrate this year’s accomplishments and talk about opportunities for summer programming and volunteering. Teens who have attended any TAB meetings during the past school year are invited and can email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com to register.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/teen-advisory-board-may-2026/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen Events
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