Event List

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.

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential qu

Join us at the library to build with LEGOs. 

Your immune system starts in the kitchen! Learn how to nourish your body with colorful fruits, veggies, lean protein, and healthy fats.

Children and caregivers will participate in a creative movement class where stationary and locomotor skills will be explored. These concepts include rhythm, tempo, levels, and opposites.

Children and caregivers will participate in a creative movement class where stationary and locomotor skills will be explored. These concepts include rhythm, tempo, levels, and opposites.

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. 

Do you have what it takes to compete in the Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament?! Test your skills against other players on the Half Day! Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place (yes, 3rd place prize is still a sack of potatoes).

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!

Join us on a Simsbury Schools no school day for a special community art project. Kids will work together to create works of art that will be displayed in the Children's Room.

Registration Opens 12/10/2025!

Join Kirsten Hocker at Gather on Hopmeadow for a Paint Pouring Workshop with Emily Pacheco of Emi-Sue Creations!

Come catch a movie at the library! This month, catch Bob Trevino Likes It (2024), popcorn and water included. You may also bring your own snacks and closed-top beverage.

Join banjoist Kent Besocke for a fun and easy introduction to the banjo! Perfect for absolute beginners, this workshop provides the banjos, so you can dive right in.

Early Explorers is a toddler enrichment program that will allow your toddler time to socialize with other toddlers while also engaging in a variety of activities each week that are fun, engaging, educational and developmentally appropriate. 

Hey, Simsbury High School Students! Are you stressed out about midterms? Then come to the Simsbury Public Library and chill out with a therapy dog! Rambler and her person will be here to hang out and offer some calm doggo vibes.

REGISTRATION OPENS 12/25!

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

Ms. Katie is excited to share some basics tenets of theater for our young patrons.

REGISTRATION OPENS 12/25!

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

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! 

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.

Do you like to knit, crochet, cross stitch, embroider, and/or needle felt? Then bring your current WIP to the Library! Materials will be available for those who want to try out a fiber art. Snacks will be provided. 

Registration Opens 1/1/2026!

Join Library Staff for a 3D Printing workshop!