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

Monday, March 31, 2025 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, March 31, 2025 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Business" group.

Crafternoon in the Innovators' Workshop!

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business
Event Details:

Join us for this March Crafternoon creating a project to be shared soon. Space and materials are limited, so please only sign up for a slot if you can attend on the day of the...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Join us for this March Crafternoon creating a project to be shared soon. 

Space and materials are limited, so please only sign up for a slot if you can attend on the day of the workshop. Thank you!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Great Decisions

Monday, March 31, 2025 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:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

AARP Tax Assistance

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Finance
Age Group:
Adults
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) 658-32...

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, April 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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. Whether you're a beginner or an exper...

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 1, 2025 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 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 1, 2025 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 "Children" group.

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

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us to create your own unique sculpture using pipe cleaners and other fun materials to make a one of a kind artistic masterpiece!

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

Join us to create your own unique sculpture using pipe cleaners and other fun materials to make a one of a kind artistic masterpiece!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

French Conversation Group

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 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 "Children" group.

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

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 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.

Waitlist
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, April 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Barnes Conference Room 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: 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.

Teen Game Club

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for the Teen Game Club at the [Library Name], where the fun never stops! Open to students in Grades 7-12, our club meets every other week for a chance to unwind, socialize,...

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

Join us for the Teen Game Club at the [Library Name], where the fun never stops! Open to students in Grades 7-12, our club meets every other week for a chance to unwind, socialize, and play a variety of games.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Glow-in-the-Dark Geometry (Gr. 3-5, Sign Up Online)

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This week we’ll make geometric shapes out of glowsticks in this fun math-themed activity. First, make triangles and quadrilaterals in different sizes. Then lay the sticks in mystic...

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

This week we’ll make geometric shapes out of glowsticks in this fun math-themed activity. First, make triangles and quadrilaterals in different sizes. Then lay the sticks in mystical repeating patterns. 

This event is in the "Business" group.

ABCs of Government Benefits for your Loved One with Special Needs

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Finance, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Business
Event Details:

The ABCs of Government Benefits for your Loved One with Special Needs workshop will provide a greater understanding of the various government benefits available to your loved ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Business
Program Type: Business & Career, Finance, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

The ABCs of Government Benefits for your Loved One with Special Needs workshop will provide a greater understanding of the various government benefits available to your loved one. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Millennials Read (TJ's Burritos, Bloomfield)

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 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
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: Photographing Iconic Wildlife

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature, Photography
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Simsbury Camera Club is proud to present Richard Barrett, renowned nature photographer, author & accomplished public speaker. 

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

The Simsbury Camera Club is proud to present Richard Barrett, renowned nature photographer, author & accomplished public speaker.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VIRTUAL - Wordsmith and Wonder: An Author Talk with Jodi Picoult

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Author
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Step into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, By Any Other Name. In 1581, Emilia Bassano...

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

Step into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, By Any Other Name

This event is in the "Adults" group.

AARP Tax Assistance

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Finance
Age Group:
Adults
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) 658-32...

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 "Children" group.

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

Thursday, April 3, 2025 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 to explore Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for young children. This program is part storytime, part playgroup and includes lots of activities and sensory experiences. Each ...

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Thursday, April 3, 2025 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 "Teens" group.

Q Plus Teen Group

Thursday, April 3, 2025 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.

The Farmington River Archaeological Project: 12,000 years of Native History with Ken Feder

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Kenneth L. Feder, professor emeritus of anthropology at Central Connecticut State University and author of several books, is the founder and director of the Farmington River Archeo...

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

Kenneth L. Feder, professor emeritus of anthropology at Central Connecticut State University and author of several books, is the founder and director of the Farmington River Archeology Project.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Hola Bebé (All Ages w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Hola Bebé is a Spanish language storytime. Speakers of all languages are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Whether you already speak Spanish or want to learn s...

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

Hola Bebé is a Spanish language storytime. Speakers of all languages are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Whether you already speak Spanish or want to learn something new, this is a fun program for all.