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Veterans Outreach Assistance

Wednesday, November 27, 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 "Children" group.

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

Wednesday, November 27, 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.

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:

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 27, 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.

Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament!

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
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 pla...

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.

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

Wednesday, November 27, 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.

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Simsbury Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Simsbury Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Uke Hoot

Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Uke Hoots are community play alongs for acoustic instruments and voices. Join us as we play through American roots and popular music favorites. All playing abilities are welcome. I...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Required
Event Details:

Uke Hoots are community play alongs for acoustic instruments and voices. Join us as we play through American roots and popular music favorites. All playing abilities are welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Help save a life by donating blood. To schedule an appointment, please click here.

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

Help save a life by donating blood. To schedule an appointment, please click here.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Anime Club

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Fandoms
Age Group:
Teens
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 t...

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 "Adults" group.

French Conversation Group

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
This event is in the "Business" group.

Are You Ready for 2025 Tax Season? with Tim Baker of Metric Financial

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career
Age Group:
Adults, Business
Event Details:

Are You Ready for 2025 Tax Season? It is never too early to start preparing for tax season and Tim Baker, CFA, Founder & CEO of Metric Financial will join us to help do just...

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

Are You Ready for 2025 Tax Season?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stress & Disease w/ Dr. Wendy Hurwitz

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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. Why can two ...

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.

Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, December 4, 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 "Adults" group.

VIRTUAL - Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Author
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post as he talks about The Smithsonian N...

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

Join us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Game Club

Wednesday, December 4, 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 "Adults" group.

Millennials Read: The Cookie Swap

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Food & Drink
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
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups, Food & Drink
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VIRTUAL - Simsbury Camera Club Presents Winterscapes: The Beauty of Snow and Ice with Mark Bowie

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Photography
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Simsbury Camera Club is proud to present Mark Bowie, Professional Nature Photographer for December's speaker series. Join Mark as he explores the art of seeing winter’s be...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Photography
Required
Event Details:

The Simsbury Camera Club is proud to present Mark Bowie, Professional Nature Photographer for December's speaker series.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Stitch Squad

Thursday, December 5, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Business" group.

Health and Wellness Event

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Business
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging evening focused on enhancing your overall health and wellness! The Granby Simsbury Chamber of Commerce's Health and Wellness Committee will present ...

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

Join us for an engaging evening focused on enhancing your overall health and wellness!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Q Plus Teen Group

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fandoms, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Hang out and be yourself! All identities are welcome! We'll have a variety of crafts and games to choose from. Snacks will be provided. Please contact mrichardson@simsburylibrary.i...

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

Hang out and be yourself! All identities are welcome! We'll have a variety of crafts and games to choose from. Snacks will be provided. Please contact mrichardson@simsburylibrary.info if there are food allergy concerns. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Club

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Wagner 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...

Cancelled
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.

Holiday Movie & Treats

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a holiday classic and treats provided by the Simsbury Senior Center. This year's showing is Holiday (1938) with Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn.In partnership with the...

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

Join us for a holiday classic and treats provided by the Simsbury Senior Center. This year's showing is Holiday (1938) with Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn.

In partnership with the Simsbury Senior Center

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Music in the Afternoon: David Eberly

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Live Performance, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

David Eberly is a renowned pianist in the Greater Hartford area. Blind since birth, David started playing piano by ear around the age of three. He later became a Magna Cum Lau...

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

David Eberly is a renowned pianist in the Greater Hartford area. Blind since birth, David started playing piano by ear around the age of three.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Group: Booked for Murder

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our moderator, Carole Shmurak, for an interesting and lively discussion of the mystery book Booked for Murder by Val McDermid. All are welcome to attend. Copies of the bo...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

Join our moderator, Carole Shmurak, for an interesting and lively discussion of the mystery book Booked for Murder by Val McDermid. All are welcome to attend.