This event is in the "Adults" group. The Birds & Wildlife of the Galapagos Islands Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Lectures, Photography Age Group: Adults Event Details: Take an armchair journey to the Galapagos Islands through captivating photos.Photographer Bert Sirkin will leads with the fascinating geological history that shaped this remarkable... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 26 2025 Sun The Birds & Wildlife of the Galapagos Islands 2:00pm - 3:00pm Gardening & Nature, Lectures, Photography Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Lectures, Photography Required Event Details: Take an armchair journey to the Galapagos Islands through captivating photos.
This event is in the "Children" group. Born to Read (Ages Birth to Crawling w/Caregiver, Drop In) Monday, January 27, 2025 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. This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Born to Read (Ages Birth to Crawling w/Caregiver, Drop In) 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime 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, January 27, 2025 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. This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Baby Playgroup (Ages Birth to Crawling w/Caregiver, Drop In) 10:30am - 11:00am 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. This event is in the "Business" group. Crafternoon in the Friends Program Room! Monday, January 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Age Group: Adults, Business Event Details: Join us for this January Crafternoon creating Millefiore with polymer clay (the "thousand flowers" technique of layering bright colors of polymer clay can be used to create beads, ... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Business" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Crafternoon in the Friends Program Room! 1:30pm - 2:30pm Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Adults, Business Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Required Event Details: Join us for this January Crafternoon creating Millefiore with polymer clay (the "thousand flowers" technique of layering bright colors of polymer clay can be used to create beads, trinket dishes, luggage tags and much more.
This event is in the "Children" group. Tween Club (Gr. 5-6, Sign Up Online) Monday, January 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: Join Mary and Stephanie for Tween Club where we'll hang out in the Weatogue Room and do something fun. This month we'll make our own hot pockets to eat and enjoy. Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Tween Club (Gr. 5-6, Sign Up Online) 4:00pm - 4:45pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Weatogue Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Event Details: Join Mary and Stephanie for Tween Club where we'll hang out in the Weatogue Room and do something fun. This month we'll make our own hot pockets to eat and enjoy.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Business" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Meet the Maker with Jeanne Silag at Simsbury Yarns Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Offsite Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens Event Details: Meet Jeanne Silag from Simsbury Yarns, at her shop for a Knitting workshop! Jeanne will teach you how to create a simple project with beautiful yarn and techniques you can take wit... Open Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Business" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Meet the Maker with Jeanne Silag at Simsbury Yarns 6:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Crafts, Special Event Open Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Required Event Details: Meet Jeanne Silag from Simsbury Yarns, at her shop for a Knitting workshop! Jeanne will teach you how to create a simple project with beautiful yarn and techniques you can take with you.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Great Decisions Tuesday, January 28, 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 28 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 28, 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 28 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. This event is in the "Business" group. VIRTUAL - An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent: A Conversation with Seth Fishman Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Author Age Group: Adults, Business Event Details: You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process with S... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Business" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue VIRTUAL - An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent: A Conversation with Seth Fishman 1:00pm - 2:30pm Author Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Age Group: Adults, Business Program Type: Author Event Details: You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next?
This event is in the "Adults" group. A Matter of Balance Tuesday, January 28, 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 28 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 "Teens" group. Anime Club Tuesday, January 28, 2025 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... This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Anime Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Fandoms 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, January 28, 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: We will read a fun Snowman story followed by an engaging STEM activity of stacking cups into various sized towers and structures. We hope you can come help us build! Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue StorySTEM (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: We will read a fun Snowman story followed by an engaging STEM activity of stacking cups into various sized towers and structures. We hope you can come help us build!
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Gardeners of Simsbury & The Simsbury Land Trust: Why We Need Nature Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Gardening & Nature Age Group: Adults Event Details: Protecting our brains and protecting nature are vitally important for our long-term well being. These two goals are mutually-reinforcing, and benefit individual and community healt... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue The Gardeners of Simsbury & The Simsbury Land Trust: Why We Need Nature 7:00pm - 8:30pm Gardening & Nature Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Tariffville Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening & Nature Required Event Details: Protecting our brains and protecting nature are vitally important for our long-term well being. These two goals are mutually-reinforcing, and benefit individual and community health.
This event is in the "Children" group. Music & Movement (Ages Birth-6 years w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online) Wednesday, January 29, 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 29 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 29, 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 29 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. Journaling for Homeschoolers (Ages 6-12, Sign Up Online) Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library Age Group: Children Event Details: Kids can join us to make their own journal and to explore journaling and creative writing topics. Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Journaling for Homeschoolers (Ages 6-12, Sign Up Online) 1:00pm - 1:45pm Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Discovery Center Age Group: Children Required Event Details: Kids can join us to make their own journal and to explore journaling and creative writing topics.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Game Club Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Teens Event Details: Join us for the Teen Game Club at the [Library Name], where the fun never stops! Open to students in Grades 7-12, our club meets every other week for a chance to unwind, socialize,... This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Teen Game Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Gaming Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us for the Teen Game Club at the [Library Name], where the fun never stops! Open to students in Grades 7-12, our club meets every other week for a chance to unwind, socialize, and play a variety of games.
This event is in the "Children" group. Chess Club (Gr. 2-6, Sign Up Online) Wednesday, January 29, 2025 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... Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Chess Club (Gr. 2-6, Sign Up Online) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Gaming Open 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. VIRTUAL - Introduction to American Sign Language Wednesday, January 29, 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 29 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 30, 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 30 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 "Children" group. LEGO Club: Ramps Challenge! (Gr. PreK-6, Sign Up Online) Thursday, January 30, 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. Today we have a special challenge with LEGO cars and ramps. Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu LEGO Club: Ramps Challenge! (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. Today we have a special challenge with LEGO cars and ramps.
This event is in the "Children" group. Dungeons & Dragons (Gr. 6, Sign Up Online) Thursday, January 30, 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 30 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 "Teens" group. Teen Advisory Board Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library Age Group: Teens Event Details: Join the Teen Advisory Board! We test out programming ideas, take care of some of the community garden beds, and help out around the library. Have your voice heard about what you'd... This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Teen Advisory Board 5:00pm - 6:00pm Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Event Details: Join the Teen Advisory Board! We test out programming ideas, take care of some of the community garden beds, and help out around the library. Have your voice heard about what you'd like to see at the library.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Libby 101 Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Computer & Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: Are you wondering what Libby is all about? If you are interested in using Libby, then this class is for you! This instruction will provide information on how to set up an account, ... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Libby 101 6:30pm - 8:00pm Computer & Technology Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computer & Technology Required Event Details: Are you wondering what Libby is all about? If you are interested in using Libby, then this class is for you! This instruction will provide information on how to set up an account, navigating the app and some troubleshooting issues.