The Marquis de Lafayette: Hero of Two Worlds

Betty Allen Chapter NSDAR presents the story of General Lafayette through the eyes of his wife. Please come and join us and learn of the importance that Lafayette played in the American Revolution and his stop in Belchertown during his Farewell Tour on June 14, 1825. Sp......More

Betty Allen Chapter NSDAR presents the story of General Lafayette through the eyes of his wife. Please come and join us and learn of the importance that Lafayette played in the American Revolution and his stop in Belchertown during his Farewell Tour on June 14, 1825. Sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution

Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

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

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. Participants will be muted, so don’t worry about how you sound! To join, email Julie Stepanek ([email protected]) 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!

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Afterschool Adventures: Enter the Abomination Vaults

Afterschool Adventures: Enter the Abomination VaultsCalling all Belchertown Students for Afterschool D&DTuesdays, 2:30-4:00PM, April 29th, May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, and June 3rd Grab your dice and join us for our Spring Teen D&D Campaign! Something is stirring in the r......More

Afterschool Adventures: Enter the Abomination VaultsCalling all Belchertown Students for Afterschool D&DTuesdays, 2:30-4:00PM, April 29th, May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, and June 3rd Grab your dice and join us for our Spring Teen D&D Campaign! Something is stirring in the ruins of the Haruvex manor, abandoned since heroes defeated the evil sorcerer Belcorra Haruvex. But now a strange light glimmers in the Gauntlight tower, and brave adventurers are needed once again. What will you find as you enter the Keep? What treasures and dangers await as you delve into the hidden dungeon levels below? No experience necessary. For teens in grades 7-12. Program will run weekly starting April 29th for Middle & Highschool Students. Participants may bring their own nut-free snacks. Please inform Librarian & Game Master Tegan Mannino, if there is a day you will not attend. Space is limited! Register here: https://forms.gle/uKYV3SEaasr5tK1Y8Confirmations will be sent out to students confirming enrollment or waitlist status. Please email any questions to [email protected]

Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

Leveling Up: The Art of Scott M Fischer

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 pmTown Hall Auditorium (Lecture) and Clapp Memorial Library (Reception) Join us for a very special evening with artist Scott M Fischer! Scott is a world-renowned fantasy artist known for (and this is the short list) Magic the Gatheri......More

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 pmTown Hall Auditorium (Lecture) and Clapp Memorial Library (Reception) Join us for a very special evening with artist Scott M Fischer! Scott is a world-renowned fantasy artist known for (and this is the short list) Magic the Gathering card art, cover illustrations for Dark Horse Comics, mind blowing fantasy fine art, and being an amazing Belchertown community member. Scott has donated his time and talent to the Library’s Summer Reading Program – designing all of the logos – for the last 10 years! Scott will give a lecture about his journey as an artist (and how he’s Leveled Up his artwork!) in the Town Hall Auditorium. His presentation will be followed by a reception at the Library where he’ll sign attendee’s Magic the Gathering cards and reveal the 2025 Summer Reading Program logo. You won’t want to miss this special event! To read Scott’s article on the Muddy Colors website about his love for the Clapp Memorial Library, click here! https://www.scottmfischer.com/

Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

Clapp Writing Group

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 welcome to join us! Come meet with other writers and share what you’ve......More

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 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: [email protected]

Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

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

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 join the fun.

Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

What "YA" Readin'? Book Group

The library’s What “YA” Readin’? Book Group, a group for adults who read Young Adult books, will meet on Thursday, June 5th at 7:00PM to discuss Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the circulation desk. New members are welc......More

The library’s What “YA” Readin’? Book Group, a group for adults who read Young Adult books, will meet on Thursday, June 5th at 7:00PM to discuss Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the circulation desk. New members are welcome!

Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

Learn Computer Basics!

Learn Computer Basics at the Clapp Memorial Library! We’re partnering with Tech Foundry to offer a series of computer basics classes and drop in tech-support on alternating Fridays starting on April 25th and running through June 20th. Computer Basics classes run from 12......More

Learn Computer Basics at the Clapp Memorial Library! We’re partnering with Tech Foundry to offer a series of computer basics classes and drop in tech-support on alternating Fridays starting on April 25th and running through June 20th. Computer Basics classes run from 12-1 in our Activity Room, with Drop-In Tech Support available for everyone’s computer questions in the Main library from 1-2. Sign up for all or just some of the classes by visiting the Circulation Desk or calling the library, 413-323-0417 Computer Basics (4/25)This beginner workshop helps you get comfortable with computers, covering basic skills like using a mouse, keyboard, and navigating the internet. Gain the confidence to handle everyday tasks! Internet Basics (5/9)Conquer the internet in this beginner-friendly workshop! Learn to use search engines, browse websites, and explore the online world with confidence—no prior experience needed. Email Basics (5/23)Connect with friends and colleagues from across town or across the world. Learn the basics of using e-mail and use this powerful tool to your advantage. 6/6: Online Safety & Avoiding MisinformationThis workshop teaches online safety basics, including creating strong passwords, securing information, and avoiding scams. Learn how to protect your privacy and navigate the web safely, as well as learn how to spot red flags, fact-check, and navigate the web confidently, becoming a savvy and critical consumer of online information. 6/20: Social Media BasicsThis beginner workshop covers using Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger to connect, share posts, and manage privacy—no experience needed.  

Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

Drop-In Tech Support

We’re partnering with Tech Foundry to offer drop-in tech support on alternating Fridays starting April 25th through June 20th! Bring in your computer questions and quandaries, and let the troubleshooting begin.  Find our Tech Foundry expert on the main floor of the libr......More

We’re partnering with Tech Foundry to offer drop-in tech support on alternating Fridays starting April 25th through June 20th! Bring in your computer questions and quandaries, and let the troubleshooting begin.  Find our Tech Foundry expert on the main floor of the library from 1-2PM, no appointment needed.

Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

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

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 join the fun.

Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

Echoes in Nature

Join singer-songwriter Jess Martin and poet-naturalist Kim Hoff at the Clapp Memorial Library in Belchertown for a free afternoon of music, poetry, and connection with the wild beauty of our local landscape on Saturday, June 7 at 3 pm. Come celebrate the magic of our ho......More

Join singer-songwriter Jess Martin and poet-naturalist Kim Hoff at the Clapp Memorial Library in Belchertown for a free afternoon of music, poetry, and connection with the wild beauty of our local landscape on Saturday, June 7 at 3 pm. Come celebrate the magic of our home ecosystems and the stories they tell through art. This one’s for nature lovers, creative spirits, curious kids, and anyone craving a little inspiration. Let’s gather, listen, reflect—and grow something beautiful together. This program is funded in part by grants from the Amherst, Belchertown, Easthampton, and Williamsburg Cultural Councils, local agencies supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

Pride Movie Matinee: Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Grab your popcorn for this program series! Mondays in June we’re showing a series of films for Pride Month in our Activity Room! Features include a black & white classic, a teen coming of age, a cross country drive, and a documentary. Snacks provided, no registration re......More

Grab your popcorn for this program series! Mondays in June we’re showing a series of films for Pride Month in our Activity Room! Features include a black & white classic, a teen coming of age, a cross country drive, and a documentary. Snacks provided, no registration required. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (2022), PG13, 1hr 40minBased on the best-selling YA novel of the same name by Benjamin Alire Sáenz the film centers on the friendship between two teenage Mexican-American loners in 1987 El Paso who explore a new, unusual friendship and the magical road to self-discovery. Public performance rights provided through Kanopy

Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

RPG Night - Lost Mountain Saga

Starting on May 13th, we invite you to our next RPG campaign, Vaesen: The Lost Mountain Saga & Other Tales, 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. ......More

Starting on May 13th, we invite you to our next RPG campaign, Vaesen: The Lost Mountain Saga & Other Tales, 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.  No experience necessary. Welcome to the Mythic North – northern Europe of the nineteenth century, but not as we know it today. A land where the myths are real. A cold reach covered by vast forests, its few cities lonely beacons of industry and enlightenment – a new civilization dawning. But in the countryside, the old ways still hold sway. There, people know what lurks in the dark. They know to fear it. An ancient stone has been discovered in the dark caves of the Mythic North. Protected for thousands of years by creatures no longer walking this earth, these sacred stones were never meant to be found. However, as is the nature of human curiosity and greed, exploitation soon begins with little regard for potential risks or consequences. Players 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. Our RPG campaigns meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 6-8PM.Space is limited! Email [email protected] to sign up or with any questions. Program is for adults 18+, our Teen RPG programs are listed separately.

Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

Wednesday Whodunnits

Our Mystery Book Group is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m.  Join us as we discuss a different mystery novel each month.  Email [email protected] with any questions.

Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

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

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 join the fun.

Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

Trash Gala!

A dedication event for Belchertown’s three new Transfer Station Container Murals & a celebration of community with family activities about sustainability. June 13th, 4-6PM at the Belchertown Transfer Station135 Hamilton Street Trash Fashion Contest!Come in wearable art ......More

A dedication event for Belchertown’s three new Transfer Station Container Murals & a celebration of community with family activities about sustainability. June 13th, 4-6PM at the Belchertown Transfer Station135 Hamilton Street Trash Fashion Contest!Come in wearable art from upcycled materials!  Show off and win prizes.  Visit the Swap Shop for inspiration and materials.Grand Prize: Transfer Station Permit.Other prizes include Transfer Station Bags Rain Date: Saturday, June 14th

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Cookbook Club

Friday, June 13th, 6:30PM 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 friends! Registration & confirmation required.  S......More

Friday, June 13th, 6:30PM 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 friends! Registration & confirmation required.  Sign up here: https://forms.gle/SW89vY1PjHPSvBkL9Program limited to 15 participants. Due to the high popularity of Cookbook Club and limited capacity, seats will be filled by lottery drawn from all registrants signed up by May 26th.

Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

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

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 join the fun.

Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States