• "Knotweed Knockdown. Help us get rid of this invasive plant. Call for Volunteers"

    Knotweed Knockdown!

    Volunteers needed!  Help us reclaim the large area behind the library that’s been invaded by Knotweed.  Our first workday is April 25, 2026, 9:30am-12:30pm Sign up here: https://forms.gle/BK36vn8cqFyPBEyV8. Volunteers will also be asked to complete a CORI check and sign a waiver

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    The Annual Appeal is here!

    Please consider making a donation to our Annual Appeal or online through our Donate link.  You donations help us maintain our historic building and provide a range of library services!

  • Meet Libby!

    Borrow digital books and audiobooks from on your phone or tablet!  Need help?  Stop by and get help from our Technology Librarian, Tegan.

  • Internet To-Go!

    Borrow one of our hotspots for wireless internet access that travels with you.

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    Book Groups for You!

    We have four monthly book groups for you to choose from!  Fiction, mystery, science fiction & fantasy, and YA.

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    Make your own Music!

    Beginner or advanced, all are welcome to borrow our ukulele.

  • Birds of the World

    Look to the skies and take flight!  Birds of the World is your go-to resource for birds both local and global.

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The Clapp Memorial Library is a welcoming and lively center for lifelong learning, personal enrichment and community interaction.

It is dedicated to serving greater Belchertown as a vital cultural resource and community center, and recognizes its role to promote the value of reading and self expression to local youth.

The Library meets community needs as they evolve over time and connects its users to ideas, technologies, experiences, and to others in the community and the world at large.

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HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sunday closed

More information about hours & closings HERE.