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Maker-in-Residence Ayla: Laser-Engraver Class

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join one of our new Makers-in-Residence, Ayla (eye-lah) Duve, for a Laser-Engraver class!  Ayla will introduce you to our Laser-Engraver, teaching you some basics on the so...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Join one of our new Makers-in-Residence, Ayla (eye-lah) Duve, for a Laser-Engraver class! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Maker-in-Residence Ayla: Laser-Engraver Class

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join one of our new Makers-in-Residence, Ayla (eye-lah) Duve, for a Laser-Engraver class!  Ayla will introduce you to our Laser-Engraver, teaching you some basics on the so...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Join one of our new Makers-in-Residence, Ayla (eye-lah) Duve, for a Laser-Engraver class! 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Time (Ages 25 months up to 4 years w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Get ready for rhymes, shakers, and songs designed for curious toddlers. Focus will be on a familiar structure to each meeting, so little ones can listen, follow directions, and hav...

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

Get ready for rhymes, shakers, and songs designed for curious toddlers. Focus will be on a familiar structure to each meeting, so little ones can listen, follow directions, and have lots of fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The 11:00 AM Writing Group

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Poetry & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A group for people who are interested in writing. Discussions concerning character, plot, dialogue, etc. In class writing. Please bring a paper notebook, pen or pencil to the meeti...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Poetry & Writing
Required
Event Details:

A group for people who are interested in writing. Discussions concerning character, plot, dialogue, etc. In class writing. Please bring a paper notebook, pen or pencil to the meeting.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Arts & Crafts (Gr. K-6, Sign Up Online)

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Kids can choose from various arts and crafts activities to complete and take home. 

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

Kids can choose from various arts and crafts activities to complete and take home. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Outdoor Mini Morning Craft (Ages 1-6 years w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Lawn at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children ages 1-6 and their caregivers are welcome to join us for a mini drop-in craft on the Library Lawn. Stay for the full thirty minutes or leave to play in the Child...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children ages 1-6 and their caregivers are welcome to join us for a mini drop-in craft on the Library Lawn.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 15, 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.

Half Day Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate the Half Day by competing in the Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes & trophies awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Pizza & soda will be provided. Tournament Re...

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

Celebrate the Half Day by competing in the Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes & trophies awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Pizza & soda will be provided.

Tournament Registration: 12-12:30 pm.

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.

Intergenerational Thread Together

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing and calming threading activity while exploring the ways threading can help you de-stress and reduce worry or anxiety. Activities include: latch hooking, loom...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing and calming threading activity while exploring the ways threading can help you de-stress and reduce worry or anxiety. Activities include: latch hooking, loom banding, crocheting, and knitting.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Drop-In Working with Fonts

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in to the Innovators' Workshop to get an overview of the Cricut Maker with Ava Rodrigues, one of our new Makers-in-Residence! Drop-in to the makerspace and learn how t...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Event Details:

Drop-in to the Innovators' Workshop to get an overview of the Cricut Maker with Ava Rodrigues, one of our new Makers-in-Residence!

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 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 "All Ages" group.

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Letter Banner Class

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join one of our new Makers-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut Letter Banner class!  Learn to choose a font for a large letter only banner and cut precise holes for s...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Join one of our new Makers-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut Letter Banner class! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

French Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.

VIRTUAL - Interview Anxiety? Learn to Prep while Calming Nerves

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career
Age Group:
Adults, Business
Event Details:

Join us this Spring for a series focusing on building skills and sharing resources for your job and career needs. Interview anxiety is real. Annette Bosley-Boyce, an MB...

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

Join us this Spring for a series focusing on building skills and sharing resources for your job and career needs.

Interview anxiety is real.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Small Steps (Ages Walking to 24 months w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Thursday, May 16, 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 for a program of lap bounces, songs with movement, and books designed for older babies who have begun walking up to 24 months. 

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

Join us for a program of lap bounces, songs with movement, and books designed for older babies who have begun walking up to 24 months. 

This event is in the "Business" group.

VIRTUAL - Understanding Medicare A to D Webinar

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Finance
Age Group:
Business
Event Details:

Fiduciam Financial in Simsbury offers monthly financial wellness webinars.  Let’s talk Medicare. Join Jeff Nymark for this educational webinar where he’ll discuss: ...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Business
Program Type: Business & Career, Finance
Event Details:

Fiduciam Financial in Simsbury offers monthly financial wellness webinars. 

Let’s talk Medicare. Join Jeff Nymark for this educational webinar where he’ll discuss:

• Medicare basics

This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Loom Weaving (Gr. 2-6, Sign Up Online)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Explore weaving with yarn on an adorable pocket-sized loom. We'll learn about warp, weft, and woven patterns. All materials are provided, and kids can take home whatever woven...

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

Explore weaving with yarn on an adorable pocket-sized loom. We'll learn about warp, weft, and woven patterns. All materials are provided, and kids can take home whatever woven piece they finish during this intro session. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Math Lab

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Need help with math? Bring your math homework or a concept you need help with and two Simsbury High School students will tutor you. For Grades 1-6. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology
Required
Event Details:

Need help with math? Bring your math homework or a concept you need help with and two Simsbury High School students will tutor you. For Grades 1-6. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Land Trust Speaker

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Paul's presentation, The "Eastern Coyotes in Connecticut," will focus on the history of coyotes in Connecticut, an overview of coyote habitat, diet, behavior, and reproduction. It ...

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

Paul's presentation, The "Eastern Coyotes in Connecticut," will focus on the history of coyotes in Connecticut, an overview of coyote habitat, diet, behavior, and reproduction.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Club

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Weatogue 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...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue 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 "All Ages" group.

Maker-in-Residence Ayla: Laser-Engraver Drop-In Instruction

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in to the Innovators' Workshop to get an overview of our Laser-Engraver with Ayla (eye-lah) Duve, one of our new Makers-in-Residence! Ayla will give demonstrations using th...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Event Details:

Drop-in to the Innovators' Workshop to get an overview of our Laser-Engraver with Ayla (eye-lah) Duve, one of our new Makers-in-Residence!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Homeschool Hangout

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
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. This month we're pl...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: 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. This month we're playing games on the Nintendo Switch. For ages 13-18.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friday Matinee: Barbie (2023)

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Catch a matinee at the library! This week, catch Barbie (2023), popcorn included. Synopsis: Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfe...

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

Catch a matinee at the library! This week, catch Barbie (2023), popcorn included.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Simsbury Somewhat Silent Book Club

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us at The Coffee Spot for the Teen Simsbury Somewhat Silent Book Club! What is a Somewhat Silent Bookclub you ask? Everyone will bring a book they are currently reading. One r...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Groups
Required
Event Details:

Join us at The Coffee Spot for the Teen Simsbury Somewhat Silent Book Club! What is a Somewhat Silent Bookclub you ask? Everyone will bring a book they are currently reading.