Name: Mystery Book Group: Rogue Island
Start: 2025-01-13T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-13T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Simsbury Public Library

Mystery Book Group: Rogue Island

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library

Program Type:

Book Groups

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join our moderator, Carole Shmurak, for an interesting and lively discussion of the mystery book Rogue Island by Bruce DeSilva. All are welcome to attend. Copies of the ...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library

Room: Friends of the Library Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Groups

Event Details:

Join our moderator, Carole Shmurak, for an interesting and lively discussion of the mystery book Rogue Island by Bruce DeSilva. All are welcome to attend.

Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 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.

VIRTUAL - The Magic of Found Family: In Conversation with Author TJ Klune

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Simsbury Public Library

Program Type:

Author

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the seri...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author

Event Details:

Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea.

Q Plus Preteen Group

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Fandoms, Gaming

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Make friends and build community!. All identities are welcome! Every month, we'll try a different activity. Quieter activities like coloring sheets, legos, and origami are also ava...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library

Room: Weatogue Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandoms, Gaming

Event Details:

Make friends and build community!. All identities are welcome! Every month, we'll try a different activity. Quieter activities like coloring sheets, legos, and origami are also available for those who need a chill space.

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...

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.

Teen Homeschool Hangout

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, 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. For ages 13-18.

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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. For ages 13-18.

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

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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day

Simsbury Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Simsbury Public Library

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

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?

Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 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.

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

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.

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.&...

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.

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...

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.

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

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...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author

Event Details:

You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next?

Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 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.

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...

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.

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

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.

English Conversation Club

Friday, January 31, 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...

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.

Uke Hoot

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library

Age Group:

Adults, Teens

Event Details:

Uke Hoots are community play alongs for acoustic instruments and voices. Join us as we play through American roots and popular music favorites. All playing abilities are welcome. I...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library

Room: Friends of the Library Program Room

Age Group: Adults, Teens

Required

Event Details:

Uke Hoots are community play alongs for acoustic instruments and voices. Join us as we play through American roots and popular music favorites. All playing abilities are welcome.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Help save a life by donating blood. To schedule an appointment, please click here.

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library

Room: Friends of the Library Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

Help save a life by donating blood. To schedule an appointment, please click here.

Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 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.

Q Plus Teen Group

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Fandoms, Gaming

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Hang out and be yourself! All identities are welcome! We'll have a variety of crafts and games to choose from. Snacks will be provided. Please contact mrichardson@simsburylibrary.i...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandoms, Gaming

Event Details:

Hang out and be yourself! All identities are welcome! We'll have a variety of crafts and games to choose from. Snacks will be provided. Please contact mrichardson@simsburylibrary.info if there are food allergy concerns.

English Conversation Club

Friday, February 7, 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...

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.

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A Year of Kimono: A History & Demonstration

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Sono Kimono is proud to give this hour long presentation on “A Year in Kimono”, which starts with the history of kimono from its origins to modern day fashion. It will then be foll...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library

Room: Friends of the Library Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Required

Event Details:

Sono Kimono is proud to give this hour long presentation on “A Year in Kimono”, which starts with the history of kimono from its origins to modern day fashion. It will then be followed by a dressing workshop.

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