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Take Your Child to the Library Day! (All Ages w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Today is National Take Your Child to the Library Day! Drop by the Children's Room between 10-11:30AM to enjoy special book and book-character themed crafts and activities. We'll al...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Today is National Take Your Child to the Library Day! Drop by the Children's Room between 10-11:30AM to enjoy special book and book-character themed crafts and activities.

groundhog day

PICKUP: Groundhog Day Craft (All Ages)

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
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 Groundhog Day craft. First come, first served, while supplies last. 

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 Groundhog Day craft. First come, first served, while supplies last. 

Teddy Bear

DROPOFF: Teddy Bear Sleepover (All Ages, Sign Up Online)

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Stop by the FSPL Program Room between 3:30 and 5PM on Friday 2/7 to drop off your stuffie for the Teddy Bear Sleepover! Take a photo with your stuffie and tuck them in before you l...

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

Stop by the FSPL Program Room between 3:30 and 5PM on Friday 2/7 to drop off your stuffie for the Teddy Bear Sleepover! Take a photo with your stuffie and tuck them in before you leave.

Teddy Bear

PICKUP: Teddy Bear Sleepover & Slideshow (All Ages, Sign Up Online)

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Stop by the FSPL Program Room between 3:30 and 5PM on Friday 2/7 to drop off your stuffie for the Teddy Bear Sleepover! Take a photo with your stuffie and tuck them in before you l...

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

Stop by the FSPL Program Room between 3:30 and 5PM on Friday 2/7 to drop off your stuffie for the Teddy Bear Sleepover! Take a photo with your stuffie and tuck them in before you leave.

air dry clay

Kids Homeschool Hangout (Ages 5-12, Sign Up Online)

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Are you a homeschooling family in the Farmington Valley and want to connect with other homeschool families? Come hang out at Simsbury Public Library, and we'll have a fun time. For...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Are you a homeschooling family in the Farmington Valley and want to connect with other homeschool families? Come hang out at Simsbury Public Library, and we'll have a fun time. For ages 5-12. This month we'll experiment with air dry clay.

Sun with homeschool text

Homeschool Club for Parents: Curriculum Night!

Wednesday, February 12, 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?

v-day

Valentine's Day Party for Kids (Gr. PreK-6, Sign Up Online)

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

It's Valentine's Day and a half day for Simsbury Public Schools. Join us for sweet treats and heart themed crafts and activities in this special party for kids. Co-sponsored by the...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

It's Valentine's Day and a half day for Simsbury Public Schools. Join us for sweet treats and heart themed crafts and activities in this special party for kids. Co-sponsored by the Nest School.

Biz Book Boxes

February BIZ BOOK BOX - Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg

All Day
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Business
Event Details:

We will be putting together different monthly boxes with a business library book and relevant business swag for you to keep. Read the book for a month’s time, return the library bo...

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

We will be putting together different monthly boxes with a business library book and relevant business swag for you to keep.

Sewing class

Machine Sewing 101 with Kristen Skelton

Wednesday, February 19, 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...

Waitlist
Required
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!

Are You Smarter Than a Librarian Trivia Night Avatar

Are You Smarter Than a Librarian? - Trivia Night

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

It's trivia night at the Library! Are You Smarter Than a Librarian? Come down for a night of trivia at the library where you and your team will play against others, including ...

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

It's trivia night at the Library! 

Mary Empowermentia

Navigating Healthcare Options for Seniors

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Business
Event Details:

Come learn to navigate the health care options for seniors.The senior healthcare space is filled with options and acronyms.  During this presentation, we will discuss the diff...

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

Come learn to navigate the health care options for seniors.

Sewing class

Machine Sewing 101 with Kristen Skelton

Wednesday, March 19, 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
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!

Laura English

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

Thursday, March 27, 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 audio....

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!

Homeschool Chalkboard and Sun

Homeschool Club for Parents: Game Night!

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming, 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: Gaming, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

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