This event is in the "Children" group Play Day (Ages Birth-6 w/Caregiver, Drop In) Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Age Group: Children Children ages birth-6 and their caregivers are welcome to join us for playtime in the FSPL Program Room. Kids can choose from different free play activities in a fun and relaxed environment. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Play Day (Ages Birth-6 w/Caregiver, Drop In) 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Children Event Details: Children ages birth-6 and their caregivers are welcome to join us for playtime in the FSPL Program Room. Kids can choose from different free play activities in a fun and relaxed environment.
This event is in the "Children" group Pottery Painting (Gr. 2-6, Sign Up Online) Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Do you love small pottery characters and painting? If you do, come and join us to make your own beautiful creation! Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Pottery Painting (Gr. 2-6, Sign Up Online) 4:00pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Full Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Discovery Center Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Do you love small pottery characters and painting? If you do, come and join us to make your own beautiful creation!
This event is in the "Adults" group VIRTUAL - Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Author Age Group: Adults Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 5 2026 Thu VIRTUAL - Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley 7:00pm–8:00pm Author Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Details: Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.
This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Club Friday, February 6, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 6 2026 Fri English Conversation Club 10:30am–12:30pm Language Groups 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Livestream Friday, February 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Live Performance, Special Event Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages Join us for an Olympic opening ceremony viewing party! Experience the excitement as athletes parade in; drop in to enjoy snacks, drinks, and a fun afternoon for all! No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 6 2026 Fri 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Livestream 2:00pm–5:00pm Live Performance, Special Event Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Tariffville Room Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages Program Type: Live Performance, Special Event Event Details: Join us for an Olympic opening ceremony viewing party! Experience the excitement as athletes parade in; drop in to enjoy snacks, drinks, and a fun afternoon for all! No registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group Dropoff: Teddy Bear Sleepover (All Ages, Sign Up Online) Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Children Stop by the FSPL Program Room between 3:30 and 5PM on Friday 2/6 to drop off your stuffie for the Teddy Bear Sleepover! Take a photo with your stuffie and tuck them in before you leave. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Dropoff: Teddy Bear Sleepover (All Ages, Sign Up Online) 3:30pm–5:00pm Special Event Waitlist Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Stop by the FSPL Program Room between 3:30 and 5PM on Friday 2/6 to drop off your stuffie for the Teddy Bear Sleepover! Take a photo with your stuffie and tuck them in before you leave.
This event is in the "Children" group Pickup: Teddy Bear Sleepover (All Ages, Sign Up Online) Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Children Stop by the FSPL Program Room between 3:30 and 5PM on Friday 2/6 to drop off your stuffie for the Teddy Bear Sleepover! Take a photo with your stuffie and tuck them in before you leave. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Pickup: Teddy Bear Sleepover (All Ages, Sign Up Online) 10:00am–11:00am Special Event Waitlist Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Stop by the FSPL Program Room between 3:30 and 5PM on Friday 2/6 to drop off your stuffie for the Teddy Bear Sleepover! Take a photo with your stuffie and tuck them in before you leave.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group This event is in the "Teens" group Maker-in-Residence Ava: In-Depth Cricut Design Space Class featuring Valentine Decor in the Technology Learning Center Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:45am Technology Learning Center at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens Registration Open 1/17/2026!Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, to learn the Cricut Design Space software in the Technology Learning Center and you'll learn how to make Valentine's Day decor. 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 Feb 7 2026 Sat Maker-in-Residence Ava: In-Depth Cricut Design Space Class featuring Valentine Decor in the Technology Learning Center 10:00am–11:45am 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: Registration Open 1/17/2026!Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, to learn the Cricut Design Space software in the Technology Learning Center and you'll learn how to make Valentine's Day decor.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Indoor Tailgate Party Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 2:30pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages Once again, the Simsbury Senior Center and Simsbury Public Library are cosponsoring an Indoor Tailgate Party for the UConn Women’s Basketball game against Butler on Saturday, February 7. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Indoor Tailgate Party 11:30am–2:30pm Special Event Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Once again, the Simsbury Senior Center and Simsbury Public Library are cosponsoring an Indoor Tailgate Party for the UConn Women’s Basketball game against Butler on Saturday, February 7.
This event is in the "Business" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Drop-In Instruction Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Age Group: Business, All Ages Drop-in to the Innovators' Workshop to get an overview of the Cricut Maker with Ava Rodrigues, Maker-in-Residence! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Business" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Drop-In Instruction 12:00pm–2:00pm Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Innovators' Workshop Age Group: Business, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Drop-in to the Innovators' Workshop to get an overview of the Cricut Maker with Ava Rodrigues, Maker-in-Residence!
This event is in the "Adults" group Marcie Swift: Art, Music, & Spoken Word Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music & Dance, Poetry & Writing Age Group: Adults Local artist and musician Marcie Swift will discuss her new book, Whimsies & Wonders: Finding Joy Within the Chaos, a heartfelt collection of paintings and reflections born from a journey through illness, healing, and self-discovery. Cancelled Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 8 2026 Sun Cancelled Marcie Swift: Art, Music, & Spoken Word 2:00pm–3:00pm Arts & Crafts, Music & Dance, Poetry & Writing Full Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music & Dance, Poetry & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Local artist and musician Marcie Swift will discuss her new book, Whimsies & Wonders: Finding Joy Within the Chaos, a heartfelt collection of paintings and reflections born from a journey through illness, healing, and self-discovery.
This event is in the "Children" group Books & Bubbles Storytime (Ages 1-5 w/Caregiver, Drop In) Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for stories, songs, movement, and bubbles! Please plan to attend only ONE session (either 10AM OR 10:30AM). View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Books & Bubbles Storytime (Ages 1-5 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: Join us for stories, songs, movement, and bubbles! Please plan to attend only ONE session (either 10AM OR 10:30AM).
This event is in the "Children" group Books & Bubbles Storytime (Ages 1-5 w/Caregiver, Drop In) Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for stories, songs, movement, and bubbles! Please plan to attend only ONE session (either 10AM OR 10:30AM). View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Books & Bubbles Storytime (Ages 1-5 w/Caregiver, Drop In) 10:30am–11:00am Storytime Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, movement, and bubbles! Please plan to attend only ONE session (either 10AM OR 10:30AM).
This event is in the "Adults" group VIRTUAL - Mystery Book Group: Blindsighted Monday, February 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Book Groups Age Group: Adults The Mystery Book Group has moved to 100% virtual this season. Join our moderator, Carole Shmurak, from the comfort of home for an interesting and lively discussion of the mystery book Blindsighted by Karin Slaughter. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 9 2026 Mon VIRTUAL - Mystery Book Group: Blindsighted 12:00pm–2:00pm Book Groups Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups Registration Required Event Details: The Mystery Book Group has moved to 100% virtual this season. Join our moderator, Carole Shmurak, from the comfort of home for an interesting and lively discussion of the mystery book Blindsighted by Karin Slaughter.
This event is in the "Children" group StoryArt (Gr. PreK-2 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online) Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us for a fun-filled afternoon. We'll read a great winter picture book, followed by a craft where we will make a pinecone snowy owl! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 9 2026 Mon StoryArt (Gr. PreK-2 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online) 4:00pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Discovery Center Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a fun-filled afternoon. We'll read a great winter picture book, followed by a craft where we will make a pinecone snowy owl!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group This event is in the "Teens" group 3D Printing Workshop in the Technology Learning Center Monday, February 9, 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 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 Feb 9 2026 Mon 3D Printing Workshop in the Technology Learning Center 7:00pm–8:00pm Arts & Crafts, Computer & Technology, Innovators' Workshop Open 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 "Children" group Born to Read (Ages Birth to Crawling w/Caregiver, Drop In) Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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 Feb 10 2026 Tue 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Morning Knitting Group Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Weatogue 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Morning Knitting Group 10:00am–11:30am Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Weatogue 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 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm 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: View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Great Decisions Morning Session 10:00am–12:00pm Current Events, Discussion Groups, Great Decisions 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 "Children" group Baby Playgroup (Ages Birth to Crawling w/Caregiver, Drop In) Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Age Group: Children 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Baby Playgroup (Ages Birth to Crawling w/Caregiver, Drop In) 10:30am–11:00am 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 "Teens" group Sketch Club Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Let’s make art! This is an open studio program where participants can create whatever they want. Art supplies will be provided. For Grades 7-12. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Sketch Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Let’s make art! This is an open studio program where participants can create whatever they want. Art supplies will be provided. For Grades 7-12.
This event is in the "Children" group LEGO Club (Gr. PreK-6 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online) Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children Join us at the library to build with LEGOs. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 10 2026 Tue LEGO Club (Gr. PreK-6 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online) 4:00pm–4:45pm Gaming Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Join us at the library to build with LEGOs.
Veteran's Outreach Assistance Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 2:00pm Wagner Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library 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 Feb 11 2026 Wed Veteran's Outreach Assistance 9:30am–2:00pm Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Wagner Conference Room 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 Music and Movement (Ages Birth-6 years w/Caregiver, Drop In) Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Music & Dance Age Group: Children Sing, dance, and experience the parachute in this fun early childhood music program. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Music and Movement (Ages Birth-6 years w/Caregiver, Drop In) 10:30am–11:00am Music & Dance Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Music & Dance Event Details: Sing, dance, and experience the parachute in this fun early childhood music program.