This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group This event is in the "Teens" group Maker-in-Residence Ayla: xTool Creative Space Class in the Technology Learning Center Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Technology Learning Center at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens Join Maker-in-Residence, Ayla Duve, to learn the xTool Creative Space software in the Technology Learning Center and you'll learn how to create an xTool project or two! Limited to adults and teens 13+ years Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Maker-in-Residence Ayla: xTool Creative Space Class in the Technology Learning Center 6:00pm–8:00pm Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Technology Learning Center Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join Maker-in-Residence, Ayla Duve, to learn the xTool Creative Space software in the Technology Learning Center and you'll learn how to create an xTool project or two! Limited to adults and teens 13+ years
This event is in the "Adults" group Facing War: Connecticut in World War I Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: History Age Group: Adults Presented by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History: Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Facing War: Connecticut in World War I 6:30pm–7:30pm History Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History Registration Required Event Details: Presented by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History:
This event is in the "Adults" group Transitioning to Retirement Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Wagner Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Are you considering retirement or recently retired? Join us for an informal discussion on the social aspects of retirement, making every day count, and getting the motivation to seize the day. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Transitioning to Retirement 6:30pm–8:00pm Health & Wellness Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Wagner Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Are you considering retirement or recently retired? Join us for an informal discussion on the social aspects of retirement, making every day count, and getting the motivation to seize the day.
This event is in the "Adults" group Veterans Outreach Assistance Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 2:00pm Wagner Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library Age Group: Adults Office hours by appointment to assist veteran's with filling out any required paperwork and answer questions you may have concerning your military service. Due to demand, walk-in assistance is not available. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Veterans Outreach Assistance 9:30am–2:00pm Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Wagner 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. Due to demand, walk-in assistance is not available.
This event is in the "Children" group OFFSITE StoryTown: Simsbury Grange (Ages 1-6 years w/Caregiver, Drop In) Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Offsite Program Type: Storytime, Special Event Age Group: Children Join us for this special storytime series. Each program will take place at a different location in Simsbury. This week, meet us at the Simsbury Grange. We have a covered location, so this program is rain or shine! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Jun 25 2025 Wed OFFSITE StoryTown: Simsbury Grange (Ages 1-6 years w/Caregiver, Drop In) 10:00am–10:30am Storytime, Special Event Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime, Special Event Event Details: Join us for this special storytime series. Each program will take place at a different location in Simsbury. This week, meet us at the Simsbury Grange. We have a covered location, so this program is rain or shine!
This event is in the "Adults" group Spanish Conversation Group Wednesday, June 25, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Spanish Conversation Group 11:00am–12:30pm Language Groups Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Barnes Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Groups 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 "Children" group Messy Art: Pendulum Painting (Gr. PreK-4, Sign Up Online) Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Age Group: Children Get ready to get messy with this exciting messy art opportunity. Pendulum Painting is the ultimate example of where art and science meet. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Messy Art: Pendulum Painting (Gr. PreK-4, Sign Up Online) 4:00pm–4:45pm Full Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: Get ready to get messy with this exciting messy art opportunity. Pendulum Painting is the ultimate example of where art and science meet.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Game Club: LARP with Torch Tales! (Outside Event) Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Lawn at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Teens Join Torch Tales LLC at theSimsbury Public Library for more live action role-playing (LARPing). Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Teen Game Club: LARP with Torch Tales! (Outside Event) 4:00pm–5:00pm Gaming Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Join Torch Tales LLC at theSimsbury Public Library for more live action role-playing (LARPing).
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group Machine Sewing 101 with Kristen Skelton Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:15pm - 8:15pm Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop, Special Event Age Group: Adults, Business NEVER USED A SEWING MACHINE BEFORE? OR IT'S BEEN SO LONG THAT YOU NEED A REFRESHER? Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Machine Sewing 101 with Kristen Skelton 6:15pm–8:15pm Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop, Special Event Waitlist Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Weatogue Room Age Group: Adults, Business Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: NEVER USED A SEWING MACHINE BEFORE? OR IT'S BEEN SO LONG THAT YOU NEED A REFRESHER?
This event is in the "Adults" group LGBT+ History: From the 1940s to the 2020s Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: History, Lectures Age Group: Adults Celebrate Pride Month with the Simsbury Public Library and Senior Center! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 25 2025 Wed LGBT+ History: From the 1940s to the 2020s 6:30pm–7:30pm History, Lectures Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History, Lectures Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Pride Month with the Simsbury Public Library and Senior Center!
This event is in the "Children" group Movin' & Groovin' (Ages Birth-6 years w/Caregiver, Drop In) Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime Age Group: Children Join us on Thursday mornings to move and groove all summer long. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Movin' & Groovin' (Ages Birth-6 years w/Caregiver, Drop In) 10:30am–11:00am Music & Dance, Storytime Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime Event Details: Join us on Thursday mornings to move and groove all summer long.
This event is in the "Teens" group Anime Club Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandoms, Food & Drink Age Group: Teens Anime Club is the place to be if you're a fan of manga and anime! We'll do an activity each week while watching anime on Crunchyroll. We will vote democratically for which show we will watch. The program is for rising Grades 7-12. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Anime Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts, Fandoms, Food & Drink Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandoms, Food & Drink Registration Required Event Details: Anime Club is the place to be if you're a fan of manga and anime! We'll do an activity each week while watching anime on Crunchyroll. We will vote democratically for which show we will watch. The program is for rising Grades 7-12.
This event is in the "Children" group Meet the Animals: Shelly Friends (Gr. K-6, Sign Up Online) Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Special Event Age Group: Children Join us to meet, touch, and learn about live animals. This week's critters will include a red footed tortoise, sulcata tortoise, side neck turtle, Hermann's tortoise, and hermit crabs! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Meet the Animals: Shelly Friends (Gr. K-6, Sign Up Online) 4:00pm–5:00pm Gardening & Nature, Special Event Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Join us to meet, touch, and learn about live animals. This week's critters will include a red footed tortoise, sulcata tortoise, side neck turtle, Hermann's tortoise, and hermit crabs!
This event is in the "Children" group Q Plus Preteen Group (Drop In) Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandoms, Gaming Age Group: Children 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Q Plus Preteen Group (Drop In) 4:30pm–5:30pm Arts & Crafts, Fandoms, Gaming 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 Advisory Board Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library Age Group: Teens Join the Teen Advisory Board! We test out programming ideas, take care of some of the community garden beds, and help out around the library. Have your voice heard about what you'd like to see at the library. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Teen Advisory Board 5:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Event Details: Join the Teen Advisory Board! We test out programming ideas, take care of some of the community garden beds, and help out around the library. Have your voice heard about what you'd like to see at the library.
This event is in the "Adults" group Libby 101 Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Computer & Technology Age Group: Adults Wondering what Libby is all about? Come learn how to use the Libby app where you will have access to thousands of free e-books, audiobooks and magazines! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Libby 101 7:00pm–8:00pm Computer & Technology Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computer & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Wondering what Libby is all about? Come learn how to use the Libby app where you will have access to thousands of free e-books, audiobooks and magazines!
This event is in the "Children" group Courtyard Play: Pipe Cleaner Fishing (Ages 1- 6 years w/Caregiver, Drop In) Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Lower Level Courtyard at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us for hands-on outdoor play in the lower level courtyard outside the Children's Room. This week children can play with the water table and go "fishing" for pipe cleaner fish. Drop in. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Courtyard Play: Pipe Cleaner Fishing (Ages 1- 6 years w/Caregiver, Drop In) 10:00am–11:30am Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Lower Level Courtyard Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for hands-on outdoor play in the lower level courtyard outside the Children's Room. This week children can play with the water table and go "fishing" for pipe cleaner fish. Drop in.
This event is in the "Adults" group Hike with the Library: Hedgehog Trail to Lookout Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Hit the trail with the Library! Join us on different hikes around Simsbury. All participants who are able to walk independently are welcome. Please bring water and bug repellent. Hiking footwear recommend. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Hike with the Library: Hedgehog Trail to Lookout 10:00am–12:00pm Health & Wellness Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Hit the trail with the Library! Join us on different hikes around Simsbury. All participants who are able to walk independently are welcome. Please bring water and bug repellent. Hiking footwear recommend.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Homeschool Hangout Friday, June 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming Age Group: Teens 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Teen Homeschool Hangout 1:00pm–2:00pm Arts & Crafts, Gaming 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 "All Ages" group Summer Matinee: Harold and the Purple Crayon Friday, June 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Film Age Group: All Ages Catch a matinee at the library every week for our Summer Matinee Series! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Summer Matinee: Harold and the Purple Crayon 1:00pm–3:00pm Film Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Film Registration Required Event Details: Catch a matinee at the library every week for our Summer Matinee Series!
This event is in the "Teens" group Heartstopper Party! Friday, June 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Do you love Alice Oseman's amazing graphic novel series Heartstopper? Then join us for a Heartstopper appreciation party! There will be Heartstopper craft stations, swag giveaways, and a raffle for a Heartstopper poster! Register today! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Heartstopper Party! 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Do you love Alice Oseman's amazing graphic novel series Heartstopper? Then join us for a Heartstopper appreciation party! There will be Heartstopper craft stations, swag giveaways, and a raffle for a Heartstopper poster! Register today!
This event is in the "Children" group PICKUP: Plant with Legs Craft (All Ages) Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:30pm Children's Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Age Group: Children Stop by the Children's Room to pick up a plant with legs craft. First come, first served, while supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jun 28 2025 Sat PICKUP: Plant with Legs Craft (All Ages) 9:30am–5:30pm Arts & Crafts, Special Event 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 plant with legs craft. First come, first served, while supplies last.
This event is in the "Children" group Intro to Live Action Role Play (Gr. 1-6 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online) Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Fandoms, Special Event Age Group: Children Welcome to the exciting world of LARP (Live Action Role-Playing)! In this immersive activity, families and young people can step into imaginative worlds, take on unique characters, and embark on thrilling adventures together. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 28 2025 Sat Intro to Live Action Role Play (Gr. 1-6 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online) 10:00am–11:00am Fandoms, Special Event Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Fandoms, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Welcome to the exciting world of LARP (Live Action Role-Playing)! In this immersive activity, families and young people can step into imaginative worlds, take on unique characters, and embark on thrilling adventures together.
This event is in the "Children" group Born to Read (Ages Birth to Crawling w/Caregiver, Drop In) Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jun 30 2025 Mon Born to Read (Ages Birth to Crawling w/Caregiver, Drop In) 10:00am–10:30am Storytime 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.