Clapp Memorial Library
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Thursday May 2 3:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
PAWS to Read
“Paws to Read” pairs certified therapy animals with young readers who gain reading confidence in a relaxed, stress-free environment. For reluctant or struggling readers in grades 1-5. Our therapy dogs & bunnies visit the Library with their owners, who volunteer their t......More
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Thursday May 2 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Fiber Arts with the Woolies
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 ......More
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Thursday May 2 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
What "YA" Readin'? Book Group
A book discussion group at the Clapp Memorial Library for adults who read young adult books. We meet on the first Thursday of the month at 7:00PM. Visit the library’s circulation desk to pick up a copy of “The Space Between Here & Now” by Sarah Suk for our May meeting, ......More
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Friday May 3 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Award Ceremony for Photo Contest Winners
The Clapp Memorial Library, Belchertown Planning Department, and Belchertown Conservation Department invite the community to an exhibition opening and awards ceremony on Friday, May 3 from 5-6 pm for the Belchertown Wildlife & Landscape Photography Contest. The top thre......More
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Fiber Arts with the Woolies
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 ......More
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Saturday May 4 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Music & Movement with Julie (Spring 2024)
Saturdays, 10:30 am to 11:15 amMay 4th, May 11th, May 18th, May 25th Music and Movement with Julie. Join us for a music series on Saturday mornings at the Clapp Memorial Library. Julie’s programs let babies and young children explore music in a fun and creative environm......More
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Saturday May 4 12:30pm - 1:00pm EDT
Journaling for Self-Care
Join Ruthie, the library’s Teen Services Coordinator, at BOAT’s Umbrella of Wellness Fair at Chestnut Hill Community School on Saturday, May 4th at 12:30PM for a session on Journaling for Self-Care! Students in grades 6-12 will learn techniques for journaling with a ref......More
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Saturday May 4 12:30pm - 1:00pm EDT
Storytime at Umbrella of Wellness Fair
Join Jennifer at BOAT’s Umbrella of Wellness Fair at Chestnut Hill Community School on Saturday, May 4th at 12:30PM for a storytime!
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Saturday May 4 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
A Musical Afternoon with Eloise & Co.
Join us at the Clapp Memorial Library on Saturday, May 4 at 2:30pm for a musical afternoon with Eloise & Co., featuring the combined creative force of three of the country’s most sought-after traditional musicians: Becky Tracy, Rachel Bell, and Bethany Waickman. These t......More
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Monday May 6 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Sourdough Starter Workshop
PROGRAM & WAITLIST FULL On Monday, May 6 at 6pm, Brandon Cochran, a sourdough maker, baker, and blogger, will be at the Clapp Memorial Library to teach participants how to make, maintain, and store a sourdough starter. Each participant will leave with a piece of Brandon......More
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Monday May 6 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Ukulele Play Along (Virtual Event)
Strum along with the Ukulele Play Along on the first Monday every month! Grab 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. Particip......More
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Tuesday May 7 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Mindful Mandala Dot Painting Workshop
PROGRAM FULL – WAITLIST ONLY Spend an evening at the Clapp Memorial Library learning the meditative art of Mandala Dot Painting. On Tuesday, May 7 from 6-8pm, artist Karen Miller will guide you through this relaxing workshop with easy step-by-step instructions on how to......More
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Wednesday May 8 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Music with Pop Spring 2024
10:30 am, Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 22, 29, June 5th Music with Jacques Hooten aka Pop! Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the Children’s Activity Room, geared towards infants to age 6. Spaces will be filled first by children who reside within Belchertown. Enjoy singing and dancing ......More
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Wednesday May 8 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Wednesday Whodunnits
Our Mystery Book Group is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Book Club members should email [email protected] for meeting details. Book Club will not meet in June 2024. Wednesday Whodunnits is currently full.
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Wednesday May 8 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Comic Book Workshop with Jonathan Todd
May 8 at 2:30PM, Lawrence Memorial Hall auditorium Belchertown kids in grades 3-6 are invited to come by for an afternoon with comic book creator Jonathan Todd, author of Timid, a semiautobiographical graphic novel about frenemies, fitting in, and finding your voice! Th......More
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Thursday May 9 3:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
PAWS to Read
“Paws to Read” pairs certified therapy animals with young readers who gain reading confidence in a relaxed, stress-free environment. For reluctant or struggling readers in grades 1-5. Our therapy dogs & bunnies visit the Library with their owners, who volunteer their t......More
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Thursday May 9 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Fiber Arts with the Woolies
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 ......More
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Friday May 10 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Teen Advisory Board (May 2024)
Join TAB and upcycle tea tins into planters! The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board will meet on Friday, May 10th from 4:30-5:30PM in the library’s Activity Room. Teens will upcycle tea tins into planters to take home and enjoy. Attendees will leave with their......More
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Friday May 10 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Poop Museum #2
May 10th at 6PMAges 4 -11 This past fall, we hosted the Poop Museum with Susie. The audience filled the library and laughed and ewwww-ed while learning so many facts about poop, but we didn’t learn it all! Poop Museum #2 will teach about pooping in space, pooping underw......More
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Saturday May 11 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Fiber Arts with the Woolies
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 ......More
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Saturday May 11 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Music & Movement with Julie (Spring 2024)
Saturdays, 10:30 am to 11:15 amMay 4th, May 11th, May 18th, May 25th Music and Movement with Julie. Join us for a music series on Saturday mornings at the Clapp Memorial Library. Julie’s programs let babies and young children explore music in a fun and creative environm......More
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Saturday May 11 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Project Mishoon: Underwater Treasures of the Nipmuc
Discover the untold history of Lake Quinsigamond’s submerged treasures! Join us on Saturday, May 11 at 3:30pm for an engaging presentation by Cheryl Stedtler, Nipmuc tribal member and director of Project Mishoon, as she unveils the fascinating journey behind the discove......More