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Into A Wilderness of the Soul: A New World of Earth and Mind with David LaBella

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Author
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Friends of the Simsbury Public Library welcome local author David LaBella to discuss his latest work, Into A Wilderness of the Soul: A New World of Earth and Mind. Dubbed "A vi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author
Required
Event Details:

The Friends of the Simsbury Public Library welcome local author David LaBella to discuss his latest work, Into A Wilderness of the Soul: A New World of Earth and Mind.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Business" group.

RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH - Navigating Healthcare Options for Seniors

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Business
Event Details:

RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH Come learn to navigate the health care options for seniors. The senior healthcare space is filled with options and acronyms.  During this presentat...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event
Event Details:

RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH

Come learn to navigate the health care options for seniors.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Veterans Outreach Assistance

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 2:00pm
Barnes Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Office hours by appointment to assist veteran's with filling out any required paperwork and answer questions you may have concerning your military service. Please call Bill Mu...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Barnes Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Office hours by appointment to assist veteran's with filling out any required paperwork and answer questions you may have concerning your military service.

This event is in the "Business" group.

VIRTUAL - Tips at 10 from Arrow Consulting: Search Strategies for the Holidays

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career
Age Group:
Business
Event Details:

TIPS AT 10:00 Monthly Webinar Series presented by Arrow Career Consulting, LLC, is designed to reignite your job search efforts and equip you with the tools needed to revitalize yo...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Business
Program Type: Business & Career
Event Details:

TIPS AT 10:00 Monthly Webinar Series presented by Arrow Career Consulting, LLC, is designed to reignite your job search efforts and equip you with the tools needed to revitalize your approach to finding that dream job. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Music & Movement (Ages Birth-6 years w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Sing, dance, and experience the parachute in this fun early childhood music program.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Sing, dance, and experience the parachute in this fun early childhood music program.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Fireplace at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Language Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Took Spanish in high school and want to refresh your language skills? Our lively group meets weekly to speak Spanish and discuss various language customs. New members are always we...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Groups
Event Details:

Took Spanish in high school and want to refresh your language skills? Our lively group meets weekly to speak Spanish and discuss various language customs. New members are always welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Taylor Swift Trivia (Gr. 2-6, Sign Up Online)

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Fandoms, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Are you ...Ready for It? SPL Welcomes you to Taylor Swift trivia! Participants will work in teams to answer questions about the popstar and her discography. Snacks w...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fandoms, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Are you ...Ready for It? SPL Welcomes you to Taylor Swift trivia! Participants will work in teams to answer questions about the popstar and her discography.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Game Club

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join the Teen Game Club at the library for a game-filled adventure! Each week, we alternate between playing Nintendo Switch games and board/party games. It’s the perfect chance to ...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join the Teen Game Club at the library for a game-filled adventure! Each week, we alternate between playing Nintendo Switch games and board/party games.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Chess Club (Gr. 2-6, Sign Up Online)

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

For students in grades 2-6 interested in learning to play chess or improving their chess game. Students should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit. Meetings foc...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Event Details:

For students in grades 2-6 interested in learning to play chess or improving their chess game. Students should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Homeschool Club for Parents: Library of Things - Tools and Equipment

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you a homeschooling parent or interested in getting started in homeschooling? Come join the Homeschool Club for Parents, where we will learn about different resources the libra...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Are you a homeschooling parent or interested in getting started in homeschooling?

This event is in the "Children" group.

Music with Kaite (Ages Birth-5 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Shake eggs, bang on drums, dance with scarves! Move your body to the beat!  Kaite offers a family music program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers! We meet f...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Shake eggs, bang on drums, dance with scarves! Move your body to the beat! 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Music with Kaite (Ages Birth-5 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Shake eggs, bang on drums, dance with scarves! Move your body to the beat!  Kaite offers a family music program for babies, toddlers & preschoolers! We meet f...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Shake eggs, bang on drums, dance with scarves! Move your body to the beat! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Stitch Squad

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teen Stitch Squad: Your Chill Hub for Crafting Cosmos! Bring your current project and chat with other crafters. This is intended for people who crochet, do hand embroidery, cross s...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teen Stitch Squad: Your Chill Hub for Crafting Cosmos! Bring your current project and chat with other crafters. This is intended for people who crochet, do hand embroidery, cross stitch, and knit.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Leaf Macramé for Kids (Gr. 2-6, Sign Up Online)

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Introduce your child to the world of macramé by creating this colorful leaf wall hanging, designed specifically for young crafters.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Introduce your child to the world of macramé by creating this colorful leaf wall hanging, designed specifically for young crafters.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VIRTUAL - On Childhood Migration from Central America--In Conversation with Javier Zamora

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Author
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tune in for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told i...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author
Event Details:

Tune in for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito. &nbs

This event is in the "Adults" group.

HYBRID - Parenting 101

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Lectures, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is a hybrid event, so you can attend from home OR come in-person to the library. Be sure to sign up so we can send you the Zoom link.  We welcome first time parents or...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lectures, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

This is a hybrid event, so you can attend from home OR come in-person to the library. Be sure to sign up so we can send you the Zoom link. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Book Discussion Group

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join moderator Jackie Takiff for a lively discussion of this month's book, Old God's Time by Sebastian Barry . All are welcome to attend. Copies of the book will be avail...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups
Required
Event Details:

Join moderator Jackie Takiff for a lively discussion of this month's book, Old God's Time by Sebastian Barry . All are welcome to attend. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hike with the Library: Hedgehog Trail Loop

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Hit the trail with the Library! Join us on different hikes around Simsbury. All participants who are able to walk independently are welcome. Please bring water and bug repellent. H...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Hit the trail with the Library! Join us on different hikes around Simsbury. All participants who are able to walk independently are welcome. Please bring water and bug repellent. Hiking footwear recommend.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Bonjour, les mômes! French time (Ages Birth-5 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us to create a moment of connection between caregiver and child as we build our bilingual/multilingual community. We invite you to interact through movement, visuals, and prop...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Join us to create a moment of connection between caregiver and child as we build our bilingual/multilingual community. We invite you to interact through movement, visuals, and props, with stories and music in French (and some English).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Club

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Barnes Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Language Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Friday English Conversation Club provides a welcoming atmosphere for English as a second-language speakers to participate in lively back-and-forth conversation. Meet and get to...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Barnes Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Groups
Event Details:

The Friday English Conversation Club provides a welcoming atmosphere for English as a second-language speakers to participate in lively back-and-forth conversation. Meet and get to know others who are also adjusting to life in the U.S.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Homeschool Hangout

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Are you a homeschooling teen in the Farmington Valley? Want to meet other teens your age? Come hang out at Simsbury Public Library, and we'll have a chill time. This month we are h...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

Are you a homeschooling teen in the Farmington Valley? Want to meet other teens your age? Come hang out at Simsbury Public Library, and we'll have a chill time. This month we are hosting a potluck. Everyone is welcome to bring a dish.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friday Matinee: Arthur the King (2024)

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come catch a Friday matinee at the library! This week, catch Arthur the King (2024), popcorn included. You may also bring your own snacks and closed-top beverage.  Synopsis...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film
Required
Event Details:

Come catch a Friday matinee at the library! This week, catch Arthur the King (2024), popcorn included. You may also bring your own snacks and closed-top beverage. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pokémon Card Swap (Gr. K-6 w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Fandoms
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a Pokémon card swap and share your love of the game with other kids in our community. Children should bring their own cards to trade with or to show off to other childr...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fandoms
Event Details:

Join us for a Pokémon card swap and share your love of the game with other kids in our community. Children should bring their own cards to trade with or to show off to other children.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Simsbury Somewhat Silent Book Club

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us at The Coffee Spot for the Teen Simsbury Somewhat Silent Book Club! What is a Somewhat Silent Bookclub you ask? Everyone will bring a book they are currently reading. One r...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Groups
Required
Event Details:

Join us at The Coffee Spot for the Teen Simsbury Somewhat Silent Book Club! What is a Somewhat Silent Bookclub you ask? Everyone will bring a book they are currently reading.