This event is in the "All Ages" group Lotus Lantern Class Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Travel & Culture Age Group: All Ages The Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project (“KSCPP”) will present a lotus lantern craft class, which involves making a traditional Korean lotus lantern. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group May 16 2026 Sat Lotus Lantern Class 10:30am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Travel & Culture Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Travel & Culture Registration Required Event Details: The Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project (“KSCPP”) will present a lotus lantern craft class, which involves making a traditional Korean lotus lantern.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group Monday Maker Club Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Age Group: Adults, Business Join us for the NEW Monday Maker Club! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group May 18 2026 Mon Monday Maker Club 6:00pm–8:00pm Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Innovators' Workshop Age Group: Adults, Business Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join us for the NEW Monday Maker Club!
This event is in the "Adults" group Meet John Adams: A Lively and Revolutionary Conversation with America's Second President Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: History, Live Performance Age Group: Adults Audience members are transported to the Revolutionary era during George Baker’s one-hour portrayal of President John Adams. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 18 2026 Mon Meet John Adams: A Lively and Revolutionary Conversation with America's Second President 6:30pm–7:30pm History, Live Performance Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History, Live Performance Registration Required Event Details: Audience members are transported to the Revolutionary era during George Baker’s one-hour portrayal of President John Adams.
This event is in the "Adults" group Morning Knitting Group Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Our new Morning Knitting Group is a welcoming space for knitters of all levels to gather, share ideas, and enjoy the art of knitting together. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Morning Knitting Group 10:00am–11:30am Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Weatogue Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Our new Morning Knitting Group is a welcoming space for knitters of all levels to gather, share ideas, and enjoy the art of knitting together.
This event is in the "Adults" group Friends' Annual Author Luncheon with Author Patti Callahan Henry Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:30am - 2:00pm Offsite Program Type: Author, Special Event Age Group: Adults Please join the Friends of the Simsbury Public Library for their 2026 Annual Author Luncheon! This sell-out event features a talk by an award-winning author, delicious lunch, and a beautiful spring setting at Hop Meadow Country Club. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Friends' Annual Author Luncheon with Author Patti Callahan Henry 11:30am–2:00pm Author, Special Event Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author, Special Event Event Details: Please join the Friends of the Simsbury Public Library for their 2026 Annual Author Luncheon! This sell-out event features a talk by an award-winning author, delicious lunch, and a beautiful spring setting at Hop Meadow Country Club.
This event is in the "Adults" group VIRTUAL - Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Author Age Group: Adults What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue VIRTUAL - Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal 2:00pm–3:00pm Author Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Details: What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief.
This event is in the "Teens" group Sketch Club Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Let’s make art! This is an open studio program where participants can create whatever they want. Art supplies will be provided. For Grades 7-12. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 19 2026 Tue Sketch Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Let’s make art! This is an open studio program where participants can create whatever they want. Art supplies will be provided. For Grades 7-12.
This event is in the "Adults" group French Conversation Group Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Fireplace at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Language Groups Age Group: Adults Join us for an enjoyable evening with the French Conversation group. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue French Conversation Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Language Groups Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Fireplace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Groups Event Details: Join us for an enjoyable evening with the French Conversation group.
This event is in the "Adults" group Cookbook Club: Bread Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink Age Group: Adults Do you love to cook and try new recipes? Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Cookbook Club: Bread 6:30pm–8:00pm Food & Drink Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food & Drink Registration Required Event Details: Do you love to cook and try new recipes?
This event is in the "Adults" group Virtual - Poetry Group Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Poetry & Writing Age Group: Adults Based on a different prompt each month, local adult poets will write poems to share with the group for constructive feedback. Register for Zoom link. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Virtual - Poetry Group 6:30pm–8:00pm Poetry & Writing Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Poetry & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Based on a different prompt each month, local adult poets will write poems to share with the group for constructive feedback. Register for Zoom link.
This event is in the "Adults" group HYBRID - Spanish Conversation Group Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Barnes Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Language Groups Age Group: Adults 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 20 2026 Wed HYBRID - Spanish Conversation Group 11:00am–12:30pm Language Groups Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Barnes Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Groups Registration Required Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Half Day Double Feature Movie Day! Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Film Age Group: Teens Looking for something to do on the Half Day after school? Vote in the movie poll that will run a month before the event. Movies will be announced the day of the program. Pizza will be provided. For Grades 7-12. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 20 2026 Wed Half Day Double Feature Movie Day! 12:00pm–4:00pm Film Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Film Event Details: Looking for something to do on the Half Day after school? Vote in the movie poll that will run a month before the event. Movies will be announced the day of the program. Pizza will be provided. For Grades 7-12.
This event is in the "Adults" group C & C: Conversation and Camaraderie Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Discussion Groups Age Group: Adults Conversation and Camaraderie (C&C) is a men's group that has been meeting successfully in Avon for the past two years. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu C & C: Conversation and Camaraderie 10:30am–12:00pm Discussion Groups Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Tariffville Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion Groups Registration Required Event Details: Conversation and Camaraderie (C&C) is a men's group that has been meeting successfully in Avon for the past two years.
This event is in the "Adults" group HYBRID- Parenting Book Group Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Barnes Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Book Groups Age Group: Adults 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! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu HYBRID- Parenting Book Group 7:00pm–8:00pm Book Groups Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Barnes Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups Registration Required Event Details: 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Club Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Wagner Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Language Groups Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 22 2026 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 "Adults" group Blues 101 Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Music & Dance Age Group: Adults Blues 101 is an entertaining and educational program encompassing the history of blues music in America from its origins in the African American tradition of the deep south to the present. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 24 2026 Sun Blues 101 2:00pm–3:00pm Music & Dance Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Music & Dance Registration Required Event Details: Blues 101 is an entertaining and educational program encompassing the history of blues music in America from its origins in the African American tradition of the deep south to the present.
Memorial Day All Day Simsbury Public Library Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Simsbury Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group Monday Maker Club Monday, May 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Age Group: Adults, Business Join us for the NEW Monday Maker Club! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group May 25 2026 Mon Monday Maker Club 6:00pm–8:00pm Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Innovators' Workshop Age Group: Adults, Business Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join us for the NEW Monday Maker Club!
This event is in the "Adults" group Morning Knitting Group Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Our new Morning Knitting Group is a welcoming space for knitters of all levels to gather, share ideas, and enjoy the art of knitting together. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 26 2026 Tue Morning Knitting Group 10:00am–11:30am Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Weatogue Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Our new Morning Knitting Group is a welcoming space for knitters of all levels to gather, share ideas, and enjoy the art of knitting together.
This event is in the "Business" group Monthly Investment Group with Tim Baker, CFA of Metric Financial Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Business & Career, Finance Age Group: Business Join Tim Baker, CFA, Founder & CEO of Metric Financial, for our new monthly investment group. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Business" group May 26 2026 Tue Monthly Investment Group with Tim Baker, CFA of Metric Financial 5:00pm–6:30pm Business & Career, Finance Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Weatogue Room Age Group: Business Program Type: Business & Career, Finance Registration Required Event Details: Join Tim Baker, CFA, Founder & CEO of Metric Financial, for our new monthly investment group.
Veteran's Outreach Assistance Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 2:00pm Wagner Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library Office hours by appointment to assist veteran's with filling out any required paperwork and answer questions you may have concerning your military service. Due to demand, walk-in assistance is not available. View Details May 27 2026 Wed Veteran's Outreach Assistance 9:30am–2:00pm Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Wagner Conference Room Event Details: Office hours by appointment to assist veteran's with filling out any required paperwork and answer questions you may have concerning your military service. Due to demand, walk-in assistance is not available.
This event is in the "Adults" group HYBRID - Spanish Conversation Group Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Barnes Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Language Groups Age Group: Adults 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 27 2026 Wed HYBRID - Spanish Conversation Group 11:00am–12:30pm Language Groups Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Barnes Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Groups Registration Required Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Game Club Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Teens Join the Teen Game Club at the library for a game-filled adventure! Each week, we alternate between playing Nintendo Switch games and board/party games. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 27 2026 Wed Teen Game Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Gaming Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join the Teen Game Club at the library for a game-filled adventure! Each week, we alternate between playing Nintendo Switch games and board/party games.
This event is in the "Teens" group RESCHEDULED: Teen Advisory Board Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library Age Group: Teens Joining the Teen Advisory Board is a great way to have your voice heard about what you'd like to see at the Library. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 27 2026 Wed RESCHEDULED: Teen Advisory Board 5:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Event Details: Joining the Teen Advisory Board is a great way to have your voice heard about what you'd like to see at the Library.