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Spring Volunteer Expo

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you interested in volunteering around our community or know someone one that is? The Simsbury Public Library will be hosting a Volunteer Expo on Saturday, April 27th from 10AM

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:
Are you interested in volunteering around our community or know someone one that is? The Simsbury Public Library will be hosting a Volunteer Expo on Saturday, April 27th from 10AM - 12PM. Learn about what opportunities exist in our area to volunteer ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Music in the Afternoon: Sofia Talvik

Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Sofia Talvik is a rare artist and an avid storyteller with a voice comparable to giants like Joni Mitchell, or as the Folk/Americana Magazine NoDepression said it ”A singer/songwri

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Dance
Registration Required
Event Details:
Sofia Talvik is a rare artist and an avid storyteller with a voice comparable to giants like Joni Mitchell, or as the Folk/Americana Magazine NoDepression said it ”A singer/songwriter who is able to evoke the essence of Laurel Canyon circa the ‘60s a...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Maker-in-Residence Ayla: Laser-Engraver Drop-In Instruction

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in to the Innovators' Workshop to get an overview of our Laser-Engraver with Ayla (eye-lah) Duve, one of our new Makers-in-Residence! Ayla will give demonstrations using th

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Event Details:
Drop-in to the Innovators' Workshop to get an overview of our Laser-Engraver with Ayla (eye-lah) Duve, one of our new Makers-in-Residence! Ayla will give demonstrations using the laser-engraver. She will demonstrate how a design is created in the ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Born to Read (Ages Birth to Crawling w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

We welcome newborns and infants for our interactive program of rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and books for babies. For babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
We welcome newborns and infants for our interactive program of rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and books for babies. For babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
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.

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 "Children" group.

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

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room 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: Friends of the Library Program Room
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. Parents/caregivers should plan to stay to supervise and oversee tr...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lawyers in Libraries

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Business Conference Room 1 at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking for legal advice concerning your case? If your case involves:  ● Landlord/Tenant ● Immigration Law ● Family Law ● Employment ● Consumer Rights ● Personal In

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Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Business Conference Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Are you looking for legal advice concerning your case? If your case involves:  ● Landlord/Tenant ● Immigration Law ● Family Law ● Employment ● Consumer Rights ● Personal Injury Or other areas of law  Meet with a volunteer attorney for...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Great Decisions (evening)

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Great Decisions
Age Group:
Adults
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

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: Mideast R...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Time (Ages 25 months up to 4 years w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Get ready for rhymes, shakers, and songs designed for curious toddlers. Focus will be on a familiar structure to each meeting, so little ones can listen, follow directions, and hav

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Get ready for rhymes, shakers, and songs designed for curious toddlers. Focus will be on a familiar structure to each meeting, so little ones can listen, follow directions, and have lots of fun! ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The 11:00 AM Writing Group

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Poetry & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A group for people who are interested in writing. Discussions concerning character, plot, dialogue, etc. In class writing. Please bring a paper notebook, pen or pencil to the meeti

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Poetry & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:
A group for people who are interested in writing. Discussions concerning character, plot, dialogue, etc. In class writing. Please bring a paper notebook, pen or pencil to the meeting. For questions, please contact Lisa Zuckerman at library_12_5@...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Outdoor Mini Morning Craft (Ages 1-6 years w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Lawn at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children ages 1-6 and their caregivers are welcome to join us for a mini drop-in craft on the Library Lawn. Stay for the full thirty minutes or leave to play in the Child

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Children ages 1-6 and their caregivers are welcome to join us for a mini drop-in craft on the Library Lawn. Stay for the full thirty minutes or leave to play in the Children's Room when your child is ready. This week we're painting wit...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 1, 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. Please contact Brynn Brown 860-301-9977 for further information...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Drop-In Intro to Design Space

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in to the Innovators' Workshop to get an overview of the Cricut Maker with Ava Rodrigues, one of our new Makers-in-Residence! Ava will give demonstrations using the Cricut

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Event Details:
Drop-in to the Innovators' Workshop to get an overview of the Cricut Maker with Ava Rodrigues, one of our new Makers-in-Residence! Ava will give demonstrations using the Cricut Maker. Drop in to learn the basic tools in Design Space or ask questio...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

VIRTUAL - Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I - An Author Talk with Douglas Brunt

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Author, History, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Brunt, about instant bestselling debut non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author, History, Science & Technology
Event Details:
Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Brunt, about instant bestselling debut non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I. This book reveals the hidden hist...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Game Club

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Game on at the library! Every week, we'll try out a different game. We run the gamut from video games like Mario Kart to board games like Exploding Kittens. For grades 7-12. 

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:
Game on at the library! Every week, we'll try out a different game. We run the gamut from video games like Mario Kart to board games like Exploding Kittens. For grades 7-12.  ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO Club (Gr. K-6, Sign Up Online)

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us at the library to build with LEGOs.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us at the library to build with LEGOs. ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Greeting Cards Class

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join one of our new Makers-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut Greeting Cards class!  Level-up your card designs with undiscovered DesignSpace Tools. Good for Cricut

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join one of our new Makers-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut Greeting Cards class!  Level-up your card designs with undiscovered DesignSpace Tools. Good for Cricut users with experience. Ava will teach you some basic and intermediate ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

French Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Fireplace at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Language Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an enjoyable evening with the French Conversation group. This group provides a welcoming atmosphere for speakers of French to practice their speaking skills, mostly wit

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Groups
Event Details:
Join us for an enjoyable evening with the French Conversation group. This group provides a welcoming atmosphere for speakers of French to practice their speaking skills, mostly with open conversation and sometimes with set themes.  Meet and get ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Millennials Read!

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

At this no-stress book discussion, join readers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to talk about current book picks. You do not need to be reading anything to participate. A partnership be

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:
At this no-stress book discussion, join readers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to talk about current book picks. You do not need to be reading anything to participate. A partnership between Bloomfield, Granby, and Simsbury libraries and open to all. We h...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Business" group.

Meet the Maker with Kristen Skelton of Milo+Molly

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Business
Event Details:

  Meet Kristen Skelton from Milo + Molly at the Library and create fabric button bookmarks! There is a $5 materials fee (cash-only) for this class. P

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
  Meet Kristen Skelton from Milo + Molly at the Library and create fabric button bookmarks! There is a $5 materials fee (cash-only) for this class. Please bring this with you on the day of the program. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

VIRTUAL - Simsbury Camera Club Presents PHOTOSHOP 101: Overcoming your Photoshopphobia

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Computer & Technology, Photography
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Simsbury Camera Club is presenting Photoshop101 by Frank Zaremba MNEC. Frank will discuss the basics of Photoshop in this presentation. The presentation will include a worki

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer & Technology, Photography
Registration Required
Event Details:
The Simsbury Camera Club is presenting Photoshop101 by Frank Zaremba MNEC. Frank will discuss the basics of Photoshop in this presentation. The presentation will include a working  demonstration in Photoshop and Adobe Camera Raw. Topics cover...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Greeting Cards Class

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join one of our new Makers-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut Greeting Cards class!  Level-up your card designs with undiscovered DesignSpace Tools. Good for Cricut

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join one of our new Makers-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut Greeting Cards class!  Level-up your card designs with undiscovered DesignSpace Tools. Good for Cricut users with experience. Ava will teach you some basic and intermediate ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Small Steps (Ages Walking to 24 months w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a program of lap bounces, songs with movement, and books designed for older babies who have begun walking up to 24 months. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for a program of lap bounces, songs with movement, and books designed for older babies who have begun walking up to 24 months.  ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Loom Weaving (Gr. 2-6, Sign Up Online)

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Explore weaving with yarn on an adorable pocket-sized loom. We'll learn about warp, weft, and woven patterns. All materials are provided, and kids can take home whatever woven

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Explore weaving with yarn on an adorable pocket-sized loom. We'll learn about warp, weft, and woven patterns. All materials are provided, and kids can take home whatever woven piece they finish during this intro session.  ...