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Q Plus Teen Group

Thursday, January 2, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Club

Friday, January 3, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Uke Hoot

Sunday, January 5, 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
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Memory Tips w/ Dr. Wendy Hurwitz

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know that a recent study from Stanford University suggests that the techniques used by memory athletes can be taught, learned, and create changes in the brain that enhance ...

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

Did you know that a recent study from Stanford University suggests that the techniques used by memory athletes can be taught, learned, and create changes in the brain that enhance memory skill?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, January 8, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VIRTUAL - American Sign Language Basics for Beginners

Wednesday, January 8, 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 American Sign Language, here's your chance. Together with Signing Basics, we are offering a 4 part sign language learning series. Space is ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Groups
Required
Event Details:

If you've ever wanted an introduction to American 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 "Adults" group.

HYBRID - Homeschool Club for Parents: Books, Movies and Magazines, Oh my!

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you a homeschooling parent or interested in getting started in homeschooling? Come join the Homeschool Club for Parents, where we will learn about different resources the libra...

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

Are you a homeschooling parent or interested in getting started in homeschooling?

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

Audiobook Production for Authors and Others - In-Person and Virtual

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:45pm - 8:15pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Business
Event Details:

Audiobook Production presentation with audiobook narrators! Connecticut audiobook narrators, Laura English & Christopher Douyard describe the process of adapting books to au...

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

Audiobook Production presentation with audiobook narrators!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Book Discussion Group

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join moderator Jackie Takiff for a lively discussion of this month's book, Ordinary Grace by  William Ken Krueger . All are welcome to attend. Copies of the book wil...

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

Join moderator Jackie Takiff for a lively discussion of this month's book, Ordinary Grace by  William Ken Krueger . All are welcome to attend.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Club

Friday, January 10, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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. 

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...

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 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.

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
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
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
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 "Adults" group.

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.

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
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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

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...

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.

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.