This event is in the "Children" group. Bonjour, les mômes! French time (Ages Birth-5 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online) Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Event Details: Join us to create a moment of connection between caregiver and child as we build our bilingual/multilingual community. We invite you to interact through movement, visuals, and prop... Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 17 2025 Fri Bonjour, les mômes! French time (Ages Birth-5 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online) 10:30am - 11:15am Storytime Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Required Event Details: Join us to create a moment of connection between caregiver and child as we build our bilingual/multilingual community. We invite you to interact through movement, visuals, and props, with stories and music in French (and some English).
This event is in the "Adults" group. English Conversation Club Friday, January 17, 2025 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 17 2025 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 "Teens" group. Teen Simsbury Somewhat Silent Book Club Friday, January 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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 This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 17 2025 Fri Teen Simsbury Somewhat Silent Book Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Book Groups Open 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Business" group. Microsoft Excel Training with Northstar Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Technology Learning Center at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Business & Career, Computer & Technology Age Group: Adults, Business Event Details: Would you like to learn the basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online? The Library will have classes and assessments in three main areas: Essential Computer... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Business" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Microsoft Excel Training with Northstar 3:00pm - 5:00pm Business & Career, Computer & Technology Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Technology Learning Center Age Group: Adults, Business Program Type: Business & Career, Computer & Technology Required Event Details: Would you like to learn the basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online?
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This event is in the "Adults" group. Great Decisions Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Great Decisions Age Group: Adults Event Details: The 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Great Decisions 10:00am - 12:00pm Great Decisions Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Tariffville Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Great Decisions Event Details: The 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. Storytime (Ages 1-5 w/Caregiver, Drop In) Tuesday, January 21, 2025 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 storytime featuring a book that we'll read aloud, plus songs, fingerplays, and movement for little ones that help them learn and grow. This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue 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 storytime featuring a book that we'll read aloud, plus songs, fingerplays, and movement for little ones that help them learn and grow.
This event is in the "Adults" group. A Matter of Balance Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity le... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue A Matter of Balance 1:00pm - 3:00pm Health & Wellness Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Event Details: Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.
This event is in the "Children" group. StoryArt (Gr. PreK-2 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online) Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: In honor of MLK Jr. we will be reading a story about peace. Each child will paint their own wooden dove of peace to take home! Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue StoryArt (Gr. PreK-2 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online) 4:30pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Event Details: In honor of MLK Jr. we will be reading a story about peace. Each child will paint their own wooden dove of peace to take home!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Cookbook Club: East African Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Book Groups, Food & Drink Age Group: Adults Event Details: Do you love to cook and try new recipes? Come join Cookbook Club at the Library every third Tuesday of the month. We will explore new cuisines each month, share techniques... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Cookbook Club: East African 6:30pm - 8:00pm Book Groups, Food & Drink Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups, Food & Drink Required Event Details: Do you love to cook and try new recipes?
This event is in the "Children" group. Music & Movement (Ages Birth-6 years w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online) Wednesday, January 22, 2025 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. Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Music & Movement (Ages Birth-6 years w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online) 10:30am - 11:00am Music & Dance, Storytime Open 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, January 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Barnes Conference Room 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Spanish Conversation Group 11:00am - 12:30pm Language Groups Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Barnes Conference Room 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 "Children" group. Winter Wonderland Sensory Playtime (Ages 18 months to 4 years old w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online) Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Event Details: The Goddard School of Simsbury is excited to be collaborating with the Simsbury Public Library to host a Sensory Playdate for children ages 18 months – 4 years old! Sens... Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Winter Wonderland Sensory Playtime (Ages 18 months to 4 years old w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Storytime Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Discovery Center Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Required Event Details: The Goddard School of Simsbury is excited to be collaborating with the Simsbury Public
This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Chess Club Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Adults Event Details: Looking to play more chess? Come check out the Adult Chess Club, where you will have the opportunity to play against fellow chess enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcome. Please ... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Adult Chess Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm Gaming Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Required Event Details: Looking to play more chess? Come check out the Adult Chess Club, where you will have the opportunity to play against fellow chess enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcome. Please note this is not a class to learn how to play.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Business" group. Machine Sewing 101 with Kristen Skelton Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:15pm - 8:15pm Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Age Group: Adults, Business Event Details: Join Kristen to learn the basics of using a sewing machine. She will show you techniques that you can practice in class to learn how to work the machine confidently. More info to c... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Business" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Machine Sewing 101 with Kristen Skelton 6:15pm - 8:15pm Arts & Crafts, Special Event Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Weatogue Room Age Group: Adults, Business Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Required Event Details: Join Kristen to learn the basics of using a sewing machine. She will show you techniques that you can practice in class to learn how to work the machine confidently. More info to come!
This event is in the "Adults" group. VIRTUAL - Introduction to American Sign Language Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Language Groups Age Group: Adults Event Details: If you've ever wanted an introduction to sign language, here's your chance. Together with Signing Basics, we are offering a 4 part sign language learning series. Space is limited. ... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed VIRTUAL - Introduction to American Sign Language 6:30pm - 7:15pm Language Groups Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Groups Required Event Details: If you've ever wanted an introduction to sign language, here's your chance. Together with Signing Basics, we are offering a 4 part sign language learning series. Space is limited.
This event is in the "Children" group. Feelings & Friends (Ages 1-5 w/Caregiver, Drop In) Thursday, January 23, 2025 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 ... This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Feelings & Friends (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 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 "Adults" group. VIRTUAL - Notes on Modern Irrationality with Bestselling Author Amanda Montell Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Author Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality.&... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu VIRTUAL - Notes on Modern Irrationality with Bestselling Author Amanda Montell 2:00pm - 3:00pm Author Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Details: Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality.
This event is in the "Children" group. LEGO Club (Gr. PreK-6, Sign Up Online) Thursday, January 23, 2025 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 This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu LEGO Club (Gr. PreK-6, Sign Up Online) 4:00pm - 4:30pm Gaming Open 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 "Children" group. Dungeons & Dragons (Gr. 6, Sign Up Online) Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Fandoms, Gaming Age Group: Children Event Details: Adventurers! Are you up to the task of dungeon diving, solving mysteries, and creating stories with new friends? Then join the 6th grade D&D program. We will run a short campai... Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Dungeons & Dragons (Gr. 6, Sign Up Online) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Fandoms, Gaming Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Weatogue Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Fandoms, Gaming Required Event Details: Adventurers! Are you up to the task of dungeon diving, solving mysteries, and creating stories with new friends? Then join the 6th grade D&D program. We will run a short campaign for 7 weeks. Beginners are welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Introduction to Belly Dance Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music & Dance Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join Andrea McKay from YDF Center- A Yoga & Dance Studio for an Introduction to Belly Dance Workshop! Belly Dance is a highly expressive, energizing and empowering form of move... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Introduction to Belly Dance 6:30pm - 8:00pm Health & Wellness, Music & Dance Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music & Dance Required Event Details: Join Andrea McKay from YDF Center- A Yoga & Dance Studio for an Introduction to Belly Dance Workshop! Belly Dance is a highly expressive, energizing and empowering form of movement that will burn calories and tone your body.
This event is in the "Children" group. Hola Bebé (All Ages w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online) Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Event Details: Hola Bebé is a Spanish language storytime. Speakers of all languages are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Whether you already speak Spanish or want to learn s... Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 24 2025 Fri Hola Bebé (All Ages w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online) 10:30am - 11:00am Storytime Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Required Event Details: Hola Bebé is a Spanish language storytime. Speakers of all languages are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Whether you already speak Spanish or want to learn something new, this is a fun program for all.
This event is in the "Adults" group. English Conversation Club Friday, January 24, 2025 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 24 2025 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 "Children" group. PICKUP: Lunar New Year Craft (All Ages) Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:30pm Children's Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Age Group: Children Event Details: Stop by the Children's Room to pick up a Lunar New Year magnet craft. First come, first served, while supplies last. This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 25 2025 Sat PICKUP: Lunar New Year Craft (All Ages) 9:30am - 5:30pm Arts & Crafts, Special Event Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Event Details: Stop by the Children's Room to pick up a Lunar New Year magnet craft. First come, first served, while supplies last.