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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 "Children" group.

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

Monday, December 9, 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, December 9, 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 "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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Northern Lights Art (Gr. K-6, Sign Up Online)

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us to create your own night sky scene of the northern lights with pastels.

Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Join us to create your own night sky scene of the northern lights with pastels.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Transitioning to Retirement

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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 se...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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 "Children" group.

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

Tuesday, December 10, 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 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.

Kids Homeschool Hangout (Ages 5-12, Sign Up Online)

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Are you a homeschooling family in the Farmington Valley and want to connect with other homeschool families? Come hang out at Simsbury Public Library, and we'll have a fun time. For...

Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Are you a homeschooling family in the Farmington Valley and want to connect with other homeschool families? Come hang out at Simsbury Public Library, and we'll have a fun time. For ages 5-12. We'll do some coloring and simple crafts.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Anime Club

Tuesday, December 10, 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 "Children" group.

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

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Together we will read a story. After the story, children will enjoy a fun hands-on STEM activity, engineering a catapult to launch fluffy pompom and cotton "snowballs".

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

Together we will read a story. After the story, children will enjoy a fun hands-on STEM activity, engineering a catapult to launch fluffy pompom and cotton "snowballs".

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Business" group.

Meet the Maker with Nancy Butler of Lyric Hill Farm for Pie Decorating

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Business
Event Details:

Meet Nancy Butler from local Granby, Lyric Hill Farm, for a Pie Decorating workshop! Nancy will teach you techniques to make show-stopper pies. We will only be decorating during th...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Meet Nancy Butler from local Granby, Lyric Hill Farm, for a Pie Decorating workshop! Nancy will teach you techniques to make show-stopper pies.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Veterans Outreach Assistance

Wednesday, December 11, 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, December 11, 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.

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, December 11, 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.

Digital Citizenship for Grades 6-7

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

The YWCA of New Britain will give a presentation about Digital Citizenship to 6th & 7th grade students. With over 4 billion internet users worldwide, social media is increasing...

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

The YWCA of New Britain will give a presentation about Digital Citizenship to 6th & 7th grade students. With over 4 billion internet users worldwide, social media is increasingly prevalent in the lives of young people.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VIRTUAL - On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries: A Conversation with Laura Dave

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Author
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newe...

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

Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him.&nbsp

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Hot Cocoa & Polar Express (All Ages, Drop In)

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for popcorn, hot cocoa and to watch The Polar Express on a Simsbury Public Schools half day. 

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Film
Event Details:

Join us for popcorn, hot cocoa and to watch The Polar Express on a Simsbury Public Schools half day. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Holiday Movie!

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Drop into the Teen Space for a Surprise Holiday movie! Crafts and snacks will be provided during the film. Vote for which movie will be shown starts on December 1st and ends on the...

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

Drop into the Teen Space for a Surprise Holiday movie! Crafts and snacks will be provided during the film. Vote for which movie will be shown starts on December 1st and ends on the 10th in the Teen Space.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Wednesday, December 11, 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...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

HYBRID - Homeschool Club for Parents: Programs

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you a homeschooling parent or interested in getting started in homeschooling? Come join the Homeschool Club for Parents, where we will learn about different resources the libra...

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

Are you a homeschooling parent or interested in getting started in homeschooling?

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Day (Ages Birth-6 w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
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 en...

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.