Belchertown, Clapp Memorial Library

Our 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 ag...

Our Mystery Book Group is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.  Join us as we discuss a different mystery novel each month.  Copies of the current month’s pick available at the libr...

The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting an Anime and Manga club for tweens and teens in grades 6-8! The club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 4-5pm in the library’s Activity Room. During cl...

On Wednesday, February 11 at 7PM, join us at the Clapp Memorial Library for a talk from Belchertown resident and pediatrician, David Gottesgen, who is the author of a new book, Mending the Body with t...

Preschool Story Time (3-5 year olds) 9:30-10:30 AM, Thursdays, Dec 11, 18, Jan 8, 15, 29, Feb 5 & 12 Preschool Story Time is for children ages 3 to 5, and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration & confirmatio...

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...

The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board will meet Friday, February 13th from 4:30-5:30PM in the library’s Activity Room. TAB is a group of 7th-12th grade students who meet monthly during the ...

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...

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...

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 http://www.friendsofclappl...

Learn about no-cost Home Energy Assessments (HEAs) and other MassSave benefits for homeowners and renters. The goal of these assessments is to make residents’ homes safer, healthier, and more comforta...

On Friday February 20 at 6pm at the Clapp Memorial Library, Edward Tick will share the spiritual and communal meaning of Tết, the Lunar New Year, and how it is celebrated in Viet Nam. He will contrast...

Calling all Belchertown Students for Afterschool D&D Mondays, 2:30-4:00PM, Feb 23rd, Mar 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th Grab your dice and join us for our Spring Teen D&D Campaign! Necromantic energ...

Our fiction book club, Clapp Critics meets every 4th Monday of the Month. Email mmarszalek@cwmars.org with any questions.

A monthly book group for lovers of high fantasy, hard science fiction, fable, far future, and all of the speculative fiction options. We meet online via Google Meet. Upcoming reads: The Naming Son...

The public is invited to the Clapp Memorial Library on Tuesday, February 24th from 6-7pm for an Art Exhibit Reception for Elizabeth Texeira’s Studio Art 3, Studio Art 4, and Honors Art Classes at Belc...

The Clapp Memorial Library has a book club for teens in grades 7-12! On Wednesday, February 25th from 3:00-4:00PM, teens will discuss The Honeys by Ryan La Sala. Copies of the book are available for c...

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...

Can you escape before time runs out? The library will host Escape the Under, a Stranger Things themed Escape Room for adults on Thursday, February 26th with sessions at 6:00PM and 7:00PM in the librar...

Can you escape before time runs out? The library will host Escape the Under, a Stranger Things themed Escape Room for adults on Thursday, February 26th with sessions at 6:00PM and 7:00PM in the librar...

For the second year in a row, the Clapp Memorial Library invites the public to visit and celebrate Pokémon Day on Friday, February 27th with fun for all ages! Take part in any of our themed activities...

Learn how to cross-stitch a Pokémon! Jon Rymaz will demonstrate cross-stitching and assist others in learning on the main floor of the library. Fill out this form to preregister and choose your Pokémo...

Celebrate Pokémon Day at the Clapp Memorial Library!  Students in grades 6-12 are invited to the library to learn the basics of diamond-painting by diamond-painting their own Eeveelution drink coaste...

We will end the day by showing the 2019 Pokémon movie featuring Ryan Reynolds as the voice of Detective Pikachu. This film is rated PG. Patrons under 10 must be accompanied and continually supervised ...

Calling all Belchertown Students for Afterschool D&D Mondays, 2:30-4:00PM, Feb 23rd, Mar 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th Grab your dice and join us for our Spring Teen D&D Campaign! Necromantic energ...

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...

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...

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...

The library’s What “YA” Readin’? Book Group, a group for adults who read Young Adult books, will meet Thursday, February 5th at 7:00PM to discuss Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell. Copies of the book are avai...

Calling all Belchertown Students for Afterschool D&D Mondays, 2:30-4:00PM, Feb 23rd, Mar 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th Grab your dice and join us for our Spring Teen D&D Campaign! Necromantic energ...

Our 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 ag...

Our Mystery Book Group is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.  Join us as we discuss a different mystery novel each month.  Copies of the current month’s pick available at the libr...

On Wednesday, March 11 at 7pm, the Clapp Memorial Library will host a book talk with Maureen Groden on her new book, When a Loved One is Dying: Conversations About Care, Connection, and Coping. When f...

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...

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 run...

Do you like browsing cookbooks and trying new recipes? In the Cookbook Club, we each make a recipe from a cookbook and bring it for everyone to try. Taste, enjoy, and chat with your new cookbook frien...

Calling all Belchertown Students for Afterschool D&D Mondays, 2:30-4:00PM, Feb 23rd, Mar 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th Grab your dice and join us for our Spring Teen D&D Campaign! Necromantic energ...

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...

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...

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 http://www.friendsofclappl...

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 run...

Calling all Belchertown Students for Afterschool D&D Mondays, 2:30-4:00PM, Feb 23rd, Mar 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th Grab your dice and join us for our Spring Teen D&D Campaign! Necromantic energ...

Our fiction book club, Clapp Critics meets every 4th Monday of the Month. Email mmarszalek@cwmars.org with any questions.

A monthly book group for lovers of high fantasy, hard science fiction, fable, far future, and all of the speculative fiction options. We meet online via Google Meet. Upcoming reads: The Naming Son...

Join us for a rejuvenating Mat Pilates Pop-Up Class — a full-body, low-impact workout designed to strengthen your core, improve flexibility, and boost your posture. Perfect for all levels, this 45-min...

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...

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 run...

Calling all Belchertown Students for Afterschool D&D Mondays, 2:30-4:00PM, Feb 23rd, Mar 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th Grab your dice and join us for our Spring Teen D&D Campaign! Necromantic energ...

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 fac...

Join us on Tuesday, March 31 at 7pm at the Clapp Memorial Library for an evening of music and stories with the Klines. Michael and Carrie Kline perform country harmony duets from coal mining songs to ...

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...

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...

The library’s What “YA” Readin’? Book Group, a group for adults who read Young Adult books, will meet Thursday, February 5th at 7:00PM to discuss Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell. Copies of the book are avai...

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 run...

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...

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 fac...

The Clapp Memorial Library will host a screening of the 1931 version of Frankenstein, starring Boris Karloff, on Tuesday, April 7 at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. The screening is offered in con...

Our Mystery Book Group is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.  Join us as we discuss a different mystery novel each month.  Copies of the current month’s pick available at the libr...

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...

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 run...

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 fac...

Our 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 ag...

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...

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...

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 http://www.friendsofclappl...

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 run...

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 fac...

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 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...

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 run...

Our fiction book club, Clapp Critics meets every 4th Monday of the Month. Email mmarszalek@cwmars.org with any questions.

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 fac...

A monthly book group for lovers of high fantasy, hard science fiction, fable, far future, and all of the speculative fiction options. We meet online via Google Meet. Upcoming reads: The Naming Son...

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...

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 run...

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...

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...

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...

The library’s What “YA” Readin’? Book Group, a group for adults who read Young Adult books, will meet Thursday, February 5th at 7:00PM to discuss Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell. Copies of the book are avai...

Our Mystery Book Group is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.  Join us as we discuss a different mystery novel each month.  Copies of the current month’s pick available at the libr...

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...

Bring a plant (or not!) to the library and swap it for a new one. The program takes place on the library lawn. Monthly on the third Tuesday of the month from May to September. This program is funded ...

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...

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...

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 http://www.friendsofclappl...

Our fiction book club, Clapp Critics meets every 4th Monday of the Month. Email mmarszalek@cwmars.org with any questions.

A monthly book group for lovers of high fantasy, hard science fiction, fable, far future, and all of the speculative fiction options. We meet online via Google Meet. Upcoming reads: The Naming Son...

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...