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PICKUP: 3D Bunny Craft (All Ages)

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
Children's Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
:

Stop by the Children's Room to pick up a 3D bunny craft to celebrate Easter. First come, first served, while supplies last. 

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Event Details:

Stop by the Children's Room to pick up a 3D bunny craft to celebrate Easter. First come, first served, while supplies last. 

Easter Sunday

All Day
Simsbury Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Simsbury Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Playgroup (Ages Birth to Crawling w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Children
:

Bring your baby to our drop-in playgroup which immediately follows our Born to Read program. Stay for bubbles, conversation with other caregivers, and social tummy time.

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Bring your baby to our drop-in playgroup which immediately follows our Born to Read program. Stay for bubbles, conversation with other caregivers, and social tummy time.

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

Whacha Got Cookin'? Wellness Foods for Older Adults with Amy Woodman of Farmington Valley Nutrition and Wellness

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Drink, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Business
:

Join Amy Woodman from Farmington Valley Nutrition and Wellness for this series of cooking demonstrations to improve your general health!

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

Join Amy Woodman from Farmington Valley Nutrition and Wellness for this series of cooking demonstrations to improve your general health!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Great Decisions

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Great Decisions
Age Group:
Adults
:

The program provides background information and policy options for the eight most critical issues facing America each year and serves as the focal text for discussion groups across the country. Topics for discussion this year include:

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Great Decisions
Event Details:

The program provides background information and policy options for the eight most critical issues facing America each year and serves as the focal text for discussion groups across the country. Topics for discussion this year include:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Morning Knitting Group

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
:

Our new Morning Knitting Group is a welcoming space for knitters of all levels to gather, share ideas, and enjoy the art of knitting together.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Our new Morning Knitting Group is a welcoming space for knitters of all levels to gather, share ideas, and enjoy the art of knitting together.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Storytime (Ages 1-5 w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
:

Join us for storytime featuring a book that we'll read aloud, plus songs, fingerplays, and movement for little ones that help them learn and grow. 

 

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

Join us for storytime featuring a book that we'll read aloud, plus songs, fingerplays, and movement for little ones that help them learn and grow. 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Fandoms
Age Group:
Teens
:

Join our Teen Anime Club at the library for an exciting mix of anime screenings, discussions, and fun activities! Connect with fellow fans, explore new series, and dive deep into the world of anime and manga.

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Fandoms
Event Details:

Join our Teen Anime Club at the library for an exciting mix of anime screenings, discussions, and fun activities! Connect with fellow fans, explore new series, and dive deep into the world of anime and manga.

This event is in the "Business" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Paper Party Decor Class!

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Business, All Ages
:

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for her Cricut class to make Paper Party Decor!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Business, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for her Cricut class to make Paper Party Decor!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Earth Day (Gr. PreK-2 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Today is Earth Day! Celebrate with some fun activities at the library.

 

 


 

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

Today is Earth Day! Celebrate with some fun activities at the library.

 

 


 

This event is in the "Business" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Paper Party Decor Class!

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Business, All Ages
:

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for her Cricut class to make Paper Party Decor!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Business, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for her Cricut class to make Paper Party Decor!

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

Meet the Maker with Kate Truini-Redin of New Curds on the Block

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Drink, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Business
:

Meet Cheesemonger/Owner of New Curds on the Block, Kate Truini-Redin for a Guided Tasting of New England Cheeses!

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Food & Drink, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Meet Cheesemonger/Owner of New Curds on the Block, Kate Truini-Redin for a Guided Tasting of New England Cheeses!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Transitioning to Retirement

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Wagner Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
:

Are you considering retirement or recently retired? Join us for an informal discussion on the social aspects of retirement, making every day count, and getting the motivation to seize the day.

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

Are you considering retirement or recently retired? Join us for an informal discussion on the social aspects of retirement, making every day count, and getting the motivation to seize the day.

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

3D Printing Workshop in the Technology Learning Center

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Learning Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computer & Technology, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens
:

Join Library Staff for a 3D Printing workshop! Limited to adults and teens 13+ years of age (teens must be registered for the class with a parent/caregiver.)

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Technology Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computer & Technology, Innovators' Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Join Library Staff for a 3D Printing workshop! Limited to adults and teens 13+ years of age (teens must be registered for the class with a parent/caregiver.)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Veterans Outreach Assistance

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 2:00pm
Wagner Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
:

Office hours by appointment to assist veteran's with filling out any required paperwork and answer questions you may have concerning your military service. Due to demand, walk-in assistance is not available.

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Wagner 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. Due to demand, walk-in assistance is not available.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Leaps (Ages 1-2 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
:

Children and caregivers will participate in a creative movement class where stationary and locomotor skills will be explored. These concepts include rhythm, tempo, levels, and opposites.

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

Children and caregivers will participate in a creative movement class where stationary and locomotor skills will be explored. These concepts include rhythm, tempo, levels, and opposites.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Leaps (Ages 2-4 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
:

Children and caregivers will participate in a creative movement class where stationary and locomotor skills will be explored. These concepts include rhythm, tempo, levels, and opposites.

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

Children and caregivers will participate in a creative movement class where stationary and locomotor skills will be explored. These concepts include rhythm, tempo, levels, and opposites.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Barnes Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Language Groups
Age Group:
Adults
:

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.

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Barnes Conference Room
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 "Teens" group.

Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament!

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
:

Do you have what it takes to compete in the Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament?! Test your skills against other players on the Half Day! Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place (yes, 3rd place prize is still a sack of potatoes).

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

Do you have what it takes to compete in the Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament?! Test your skills against other players on the Half Day! Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place (yes, 3rd place prize is still a sack of potatoes).

This event is in the "Children" group.

Piece of Cake (Gr. 3-5, Sign Up Online)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Children
:

Fractions never tasted so good! This week we’ll put together different-sized slices of yummy (paper) cakes, and see what slices are the biggest and best.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Required
Event Details:

Fractions never tasted so good! This week we’ll put together different-sized slices of yummy (paper) cakes, and see what slices are the biggest and best.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

American Sign Language Basics for Beginners

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Language Groups
Age Group:
Adults
:

If you've ever wanted an introduction to sign language, here's your chance. Together with Signing Basics, we are offering a 4 part sign language learning series. Space is limited.

Full
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Groups
Required
Event Details:

If you've ever wanted an introduction to sign language, here's your chance. Together with Signing Basics, we are offering a 4 part sign language learning series. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

RESCHEDULED: Stress & Disease w/ Dr. Wendy Hurwitz

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
:

Up to 90% of all visits to doctors’ offices are stress-related, according to Harvard.  Stress can be considered as much a risk factor for disease as smoking.

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

Up to 90% of all visits to doctors’ offices are stress-related, according to Harvard.  Stress can be considered as much a risk factor for disease as smoking.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Simsbury Land Trust Film Showing: Return of the Old Growth Forest

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
:

Return of the Old Growth Forest, describes the characteristics and the importance of old-growth northeastern forests.

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

Return of the Old Growth Forest, describes the characteristics and the importance of old-growth northeastern forests.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Feelings & Friends (Ages 1-5 w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
:

Join us to explore Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for young children. This program is part storytime, part playgroup and includes lots of activities and sensory experiences.

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

Join us to explore Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for young children. This program is part storytime, part playgroup and includes lots of activities and sensory experiences.