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AARP Tax Assistance

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Finance
Age Group:
Adults

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers will provide free individual income tax filing assistance. You must book an appointment ahead of time by calling the Simsbury Senior Center at (860) 658-3273.

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

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers will provide free individual income tax filing assistance. You must book an appointment ahead of time by calling the Simsbury Senior Center at (860) 658-3273.

This event is in the "Adults" group

C & C: Conversation and Camaraderie

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Conversation and Camaraderie (C&C) is a men's group that has been meeting successfully in Avon for the past two years.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Conversation and Camaraderie (C&C) is a men's group that has been meeting successfully in Avon for the past two years.

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

Learn the Embroidery Machine with Brynn Brown

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business
REGISTRATION OPENS 1/29/2026!

Join Brynn Brown for a beginner Embroidery Machine Workshop!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
REGISTRATION OPENS 1/29/2026!

Join Brynn Brown for a beginner Embroidery Machine Workshop!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Declaration of Independence Reading & Connecticut's 4 Signers

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
History, Lectures, Live Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

The Declaration of Independence will be read by actors representing the four Connecticut signers of this most important document in 1776.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Lectures, Live Performance, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Declaration of Independence will be read by actors representing the four Connecticut signers of this most important document in 1776.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Parenting Book Group

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Barnes Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Looking to read more parenting books and want someone to talk to about it? We've got you covered! Join us for our new Parenting Book Club group that will meet on the third Thursday of the month. You can come in person or via zoom! 

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

Looking to read more parenting books and want someone to talk to about it? We've got you covered! Join us for our new Parenting Book Club group that will meet on the third Thursday of the month. You can come in person or via zoom! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Club

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Wagner Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Language Groups
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Wagner 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 "Adults" group

Friday Matinee: Valentine's Day

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Adults

Come catch a Friday matinee at the library! This week, catch Valentine's Day (2010), treats, popcorn & water included. You may also bring your own snacks and closed-top beverage.

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

Come catch a Friday matinee at the library! This week, catch Valentine's Day (2010), treats, popcorn & water included. You may also bring your own snacks and closed-top beverage.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Ancient Olympic Games

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
History, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Please join us for a presentation from Dr. Roger Travis as he discusses the Ancient Olympic games.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join us for a presentation from Dr. Roger Travis as he discusses the Ancient Olympic games.

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

Magic the Gathering Meetup

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Looking for a space to play Magic the Gathering? Or are you a new player looking to try it out? Come to the library to battle fellow Magic enthusiasts!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a space to play Magic the Gathering? Or are you a new player looking to try it out? Come to the library to battle fellow Magic enthusiasts!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Uke Hoot

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Live Performance, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as Kinetic Ukes play through American roots and popular music favorites. An open mic for ukulele players (including baritone ukes) has also been added! All playing abilities are welcome so come share what you have been working on!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Live Performance, Music & Dance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as Kinetic Ukes play through American roots and popular music favorites. An open mic for ukulele players (including baritone ukes) has also been added! All playing abilities are welcome so come share what you have been working on!

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

Crafternoon in the Innovators' Workshop Makerspace!

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business
Registration opens 2/2/2026!

Join us for Crafternoon in the Innovators' Workshop Makerspace for a monthly hands-on craft.

This month, you will make Winter Sun Catchers!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration opens 2/2/2026!

Join us for Crafternoon in the Innovators' Workshop Makerspace for a monthly hands-on craft.

This month, you will make Winter Sun Catchers!

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

Intermediate Knitting with Jeanne Silag from Simsbury Yarns - 3 Class Series

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens
Registration opens 2/2!

Simsbury Public Library and Simsbury Yarns are teaming up to offer a new intermediate knitting class series!  

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration opens 2/2!

Simsbury Public Library and Simsbury Yarns are teaming up to offer a new intermediate knitting class series!  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Great Decisions Evening Session

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Current Events, Discussion Groups, Great Decisions
Age Group:
Adults

This 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: Current Events, Discussion Groups, Great Decisions
Event Details:

This 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

Old Growth Forest: Nature's Biotic Water Pump

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Film, Gardening & Nature, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Have you ever thought about where fresh water comes from? How does it gets here? Yes... rainfall brings it; but do you know how and why rain falls across the breadth of the land? Or possibly- why doesn't it?

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

Have you ever thought about where fresh water comes from? How does it gets here? Yes... rainfall brings it; but do you know how and why rain falls across the breadth of the land? Or possibly- why doesn't it?

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

RESCHEDULED - 3D Printing Workshop in the Technology Learning Center

Monday, February 23, 2026 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Technology Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computer & Technology, Innovators' Workshop
Registration 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

AARP Tax Assistance

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Finance
Age Group:
Adults

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers will provide free individual income tax filing assistance. You must book an appointment ahead of time by calling the Simsbury Senior Center at (860) 658-3273.

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

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers will provide free individual income tax filing assistance. You must book an appointment ahead of time by calling the Simsbury Senior Center at (860) 658-3273.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Morning Knitting Group

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Barnes Conference 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Barnes Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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 "Adults" group

Great Decisions Morning Session

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Current Events, Discussion Groups, Great Decisions
Age Group:
Adults

This 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: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Current Events, Discussion Groups, Great Decisions
Event Details:

This 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

VIRTUAL - Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Author
Age Group:
Adults

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.

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

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tuesday Night Movie: Valentine's Day

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Adults

Come catch a night time movie at the library! This month, catch Valentine's Day (2010), treats, popcorn & water included. You may also bring your own snacks and closed-top beverage.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come catch a night time movie at the library! This month, catch Valentine's Day (2010), treats, popcorn & water included. You may also bring your own snacks and closed-top beverage.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Gardeners of Simsbury Present Pruning: Why, How, When?

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

The Gardeners of Simsbury present Dr. Yonghao Li, a plant pathologist leading the Plant Disease Information Office at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station in New Haven, CT.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Gardeners of Simsbury present Dr. Yonghao Li, a plant pathologist leading the Plant Disease Information Office at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station in New Haven, CT.

This event is in the "Adults" group

HYBRID - Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Barnes Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Language Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Did you take 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 in-person or virtually. 

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

Did you take 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 in-person or virtually. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Chess Club

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Looking to play more chess? Come check out the Adult Chess Club, where you will have the opportunity to play against fellow chess enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcome. Please note this is not a class to learn how to play.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking to play more chess? Come check out the Adult Chess Club, where you will have the opportunity to play against fellow chess enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcome. Please note this is not a class to learn how to play.

This event is in the "Adults" group

AARP Tax Assistance

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Finance
Age Group:
Adults

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers will provide free individual income tax filing assistance. You must book an appointment ahead of time by calling the Simsbury Senior Center at (860) 658-3273.

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

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers will provide free individual income tax filing assistance. You must book an appointment ahead of time by calling the Simsbury Senior Center at (860) 658-3273.