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PICKUP: Color Your Own Fuzzy Poster (All Ages)

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
Children's Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Ovation Guitar: How it Saved the Singer/Songwriter Movement of the 70's w/ Jim Lenn

Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Ovation Guitar, built in New Hartford Connecticut, played a significant role in the singer/songwriter explosion of the late 60's and throughout the 70's . The advancements in l...

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

The Ovation Guitar, built in New Hartford Connecticut, played a significant role in the singer/songwriter explosion of the late 60's and throughout the 70's .

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Monday, September 16, 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, September 16, 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.

Tween Club (Gr. 5-6, Sign Up Online)

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Mary and Stephanie for Tween Club where we'll hang out in the Weatogue Room and do something fun. This month bring a white t-shirt to tie dye.

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

Join Mary and Stephanie for Tween Club where we'll hang out in the Weatogue Room and do something fun. This month bring a white t-shirt to tie dye.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Bubble Time Bop (Ages Birth-5 w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Tuesday, September 17, 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 upbeat music, movement, and interactive bubbles that get little ones and grown-ups in a joyful, playful mood! 

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

Join us for upbeat music, movement, and interactive bubbles that get little ones and grown-ups in a joyful, playful mood! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Matter of Balance

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity le...

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

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

French Conversation Group

Tuesday, September 17, 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 event is in the "Adults" group.

Cookbook Club: Mexican

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Food & Drink
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you love to cook and try new recipes?  Come join Cookbook Club at the Library every third Tuesday of the month. We will explore new cuisines each month, share techniques...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups, Food & Drink
Required
Event Details:

Do you love to cook and try new recipes? 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual - Poetry Group

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Poetry & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Based on a different prompt each month, local adult poets will write poems to share with the group for constructive feedback.  Register for Zoom link. After registering, yo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Poetry & Writing
Required
Event Details:

Based on a different prompt each month, local adult poets will write poems to share with the group for constructive feedback. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Wednesday, September 18, 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 storytime featuring a "big book" that we'll read aloud, along with 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 "big book" that we'll read aloud, along with songs, fingerplays, and movement for little ones that help them learn and grow. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, September 18, 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 "Teens" group.

Half Day Double Feature! FNAF & Beetlejuice

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come to the Library Teen Space on the Half Day for a cinematic double feature! Get into spooky season with these creepy movies! 12:30 pm: Five Nights at Freddy's   2:3...

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

Come to the Library Teen Space on the Half Day for a cinematic double feature! Get into spooky season with these creepy movies!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VIRTUAL - Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World–with Nate Klemp, PhD

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Author
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as New York Times bestselling author and philosopher Nate Klemp helps us explore pathways back to openminded living when he talks to us about the core tenets in h...

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

Join us as New York Times bestselling author and philosopher Nate Klemp helps us explore pathways back to openminded living when he talks to us about the core tenets in his new book Open: Living with an Expansive Mind i

This event is in the "Children" group.

Macramé Wall Hanging for Kids (Gr. 1-3, Sign Up Online)

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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 wall hanging, designed specifically for young crafters.

Full
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 wall hanging, designed specifically for young crafters.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Chess Club

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
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 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
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 "Children" group.

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

Thursday, September 19, 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, September 19, 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 "Business" group.

VIRTUAL - 7 Things No One Tells You About Retirement

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Finance
Age Group:
Business
Event Details:

Fiduciam Financial in Simsbury offers monthly financial wellness webinars.  Look beyond the dollars and cents of traditional retirement planning. Join us for an eye-op...

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

Fiduciam Financial in Simsbury offers monthly financial wellness webinars. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Thursday, September 19, 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
Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library to build with LEGOs.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Q Plus Preteen Group

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fandoms, Gaming
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Make friends and build community!. All identities are welcome! Every month, we'll try a different activity. Quieter activities like coloring sheets, legos, and origami are also ava...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandoms, Gaming
Event Details:

Make friends and build community!. All identities are welcome! Every month, we'll try a different activity. Quieter activities like coloring sheets, legos, and origami are also available for those who need a chill space. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Homeschool Hangout

Friday, September 20, 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. For ages 13-18.

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. For ages 13-18.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friday Matinee: Book Club: The Next Chapter

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come catch a Friday matinee at the library! This week, catch Book Club: The Next Chapter (2023), popcorn included. You may also bring your own snacks and closed-top beverage. ...

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

Come catch a Friday matinee at the library! This week, catch Book Club: The Next Chapter (2023), popcorn included. You may also bring your own snacks and closed-top beverage. 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Simsbury Somewhat Silent Book Club

Friday, September 20, 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.