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AARP Tax Assistance

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Finance
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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

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

Tuesday, April 14, 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.

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, April 14, 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
Registration Required
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.

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Maker-in-Residence Ava: Special Cricut Design Space Class with Sticker Demos in the TLC

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Technology Learning Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens, Children
Registration Opens 3/24/2026 for Parents/Caregivers and 8+ Children!

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

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Technology Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration Opens 3/24/2026 for Parents/Caregivers and 8+ Children!

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Playgroup (Ages Birth to Crawling w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Tuesday, April 14, 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.

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

VIRTUAL - Mindful Minute

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Tune-in on Tuesdays at noon, March through April, for an immersive blend of movement and nervous system support suitable for seated participation at a desk or at home.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tune-in on Tuesdays at noon, March through April, for an immersive blend of movement and nervous system support suitable for seated participation at a desk or at home.

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

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Special Cricut Mug Class for Parent-Caregiver and Child 8+

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Children
Registration Opens 3/24/2026!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Special Parent/Caregiver and Child 8+ Mug class!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Adults, Business, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration Opens 3/24/2026!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Special Parent/Caregiver and Child 8+ Mug class!

This event is in the "Children" group

Candy Sushi (Gr. 2-6, Sign Up Online)

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Come join us on a Simsbury Schools no school day to make some candy sushi! What kind of delicious sushi roll will you make?

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

Come join us on a Simsbury Schools no school day to make some candy sushi! What kind of delicious sushi roll will you make?

This event is in the "Adults" group

VIRTUAL - On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Author
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series.&nbsp

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

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series.&nbsp

This event is in the "Children" group

Music and Movement (Ages Birth-6 years w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Wednesday, April 15, 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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

HYBRID - Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 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. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Barnes Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Groups
Registration Required
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

Flower Pottery (Gr. K-3, Sign Up Online)

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us on a Simsbury Schools half day to paint pottery that is inspired by all things Spring ... FLOWERS! Can't wait to see you there!

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

Join us on a Simsbury Schools half day to paint pottery that is inspired by all things Spring ... FLOWERS! Can't wait to see you there!

This event is in the "Children" group

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

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children

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.

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Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming
Registration 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
This event is in the "Business" group

Contributism – Measure What Matters with Kate Emery

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career
Age Group:
Adults, Business

What if success wasn’t defined by what we accumulate, but by what we contribute?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Business & Career
Registration Required
Event Details:

What if success wasn’t defined by what we accumulate, but by what we contribute?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Great Decisions Evening Session Alternate

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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:

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

Little Learner's Storytime (Ages 1-4 years w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us as we explore colors, numbers, and letters through stories, songs, movement, and more!

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

Join us as we explore colors, numbers, and letters through stories, songs, movement, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group

C & C: Conversation and Camaraderie

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Conversation and Camaraderie (C&C) is a men's group that has been meeting successfully in Avon for the past two years.

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

Conversation and Camaraderie (C&C) is a men's group that has been meeting successfully in Avon for the past two years.

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: Cricut Stickers Class

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens
Registration Open 3/26/2026!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut Stickers class!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration Open 3/26/2026!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut Stickers class!

This event is in the "Children" group

Unicorn Extravaganza (Gr. PreK-6, Sign Up Online)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Join us on a Simsbury Schools no school day for fun unicorn-themed snacks, crafts and activities! 
 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on a Simsbury Schools no school day for fun unicorn-themed snacks, crafts and activities! 
 

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: Cricut Stickers Class

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens
Registration Open 3/26/2026!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut Stickers class!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration Open 3/26/2026!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut Stickers class!

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

Canva for Business with Ava Rodrigues - Beginners Workshop

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Technology Learning Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Computer & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Business

Join Ava Rodrigues and learn how to build a consistent, professional brand using Canva! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Technology Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Business & Career, Computer & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ava Rodrigues and learn how to build a consistent, professional brand using Canva! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

HYBRID- Parenting Book Group

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Barnes Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Looking to read more parenting books and want someone to talk to about it? We've got you covered! Join us for our new Parenting Book Club group that will meet on the third Thursday of the month. You can come in person or via zoom! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Barnes Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking to read more parenting books and want someone to talk to about it? We've got you covered! Join us for our new Parenting Book Club group that will meet on the third Thursday of the month. You can come in person or via zoom! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Simsbury Historical Society Presents Quinnetukut: Our Homeland, Our History

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
History, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Much of what we learn about Connecticut’s past comes from a colonized perspective that has almost entirely left out the voices of Indigenous people who have called this land home for over 12,000 years.

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

Much of what we learn about Connecticut’s past comes from a colonized perspective that has almost entirely left out the voices of Indigenous people who have called this land home for over 12,000 years.

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Yoga (Ages 9 weeks to Crawling w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a Baby Yoga class designed for infants aged 9 weeks up to crawling and their caregivers.

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

Join us for a Baby Yoga class designed for infants aged 9 weeks up to crawling and their caregivers.