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Memorial Day

All Day
Simsbury Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Simsbury Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Morning Knitting Group

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 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
Registration Required
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 "Children" group.

Storytime (Ages 1-5 w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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. 

 

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 "Teens" group.

Anime Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Fandoms
Age Group:
Teens

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.

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.

Relief Printing (Gr. 3-6, Sign Up Online)

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Come explore and experiment with the art of relief printing.

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

Come explore and experiment with the art of relief printing.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

French Conversation Group

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 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.

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 "Business" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Maker-in-Residence Ayla: Laser Drop-In Instruction

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Business, All Ages

Drop-in to the Innovators' Workshop to get an overview of our xTool Lasers with Ayla Duve, Maker-in-Residence!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Business, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop-in to the Innovators' Workshop to get an overview of our xTool Lasers with Ayla Duve, Maker-in-Residence!

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

Paint Your Pet

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Watercolor artist Nancy Roman is back for another memorable Paint Your Pet class. Create a portrait of your family pet with watercolor artist Nancy Roman! No experience necessary. You will need a PRINTED 5” x 7” color photo of your pet.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Watercolor artist Nancy Roman is back for another memorable Paint Your Pet class. Create a portrait of your family pet with watercolor artist Nancy Roman! No experience necessary. You will need a PRINTED 5” x 7” color photo of your pet.

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

Summer BIZ BOOK BOX - The Lean Startup by Eric Ries

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

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Veterans Outreach Assistance

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 2:00pm
Wagner Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Wagner Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
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 "Children" group.

Music & Movement (Ages Birth-6 years w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Sing, dance, and experience the parachute in this fun early childhood music program.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
Registration 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, May 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Barnes Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Language Groups
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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 "Teens" group.

Teen Game Club

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

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.

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.

Daring Darts (Gr. K-2, Sign Up Online)

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Learn how to play and score a game of darts. Then play for real with mini beanbags on a dartboard in this fun math-themed activity.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to play and score a game of darts. Then play for real with mini beanbags on a dartboard in this fun math-themed activity.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Katharine Hepburn: From Hartford to Hollywood

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Presented by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History:

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

Presented by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Transitioning to Retirement

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Wagner Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Are you considering retirement or recently retired? Join us for an informal discussion on the social aspects of retirement, making every day count, and getting the motivation to seize the day.

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

Are you considering retirement or recently retired? Join us for an informal discussion on the social aspects of retirement, making every day count, and getting the motivation to seize the day.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Springtime Sensory with BrightPath (Ages 1-3 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Join BrightPath for a special circle time with movement, instruments, and spring-themed activity stations.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join BrightPath for a special circle time with movement, instruments, and spring-themed activity stations.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Springtime Sensory with BrightPath (Ages 3-5 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Join BrightPath for a special circle time with movement, instruments, and spring-themed activity stations.

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

Join BrightPath for a special circle time with movement, instruments, and spring-themed activity stations.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

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. 

 

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.

HYBRID - Parenting 101

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Barnes Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Lectures, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

We welcome first time parents or expecting parents (both moms and dads) to join us for information sessions in a small and welcoming group setting.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Barnes Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lectures, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

We welcome first time parents or expecting parents (both moms and dads) to join us for information sessions in a small and welcoming group setting.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Parenting Disability Support Group

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with disabilities? Consider the Parenting Disability Support Group - a safe and supportive space for those who are raising children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with disabilities? Consider the Parenting Disability Support Group - a safe and supportive space for those who are raising children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Club

Friday, May 30, 2025 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.

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, June 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Uke Hoots are community play alongs for acoustic instruments and voices. Join us as we play through American roots and popular music favorites. An open mic for ukulele players (including baritone ukes) has also been added!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Registration 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. An open mic for ukulele players (including baritone ukes) has also been added!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Healthy Fork: Grill your Way to Better Health

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Drink
Age Group:
Adults

You've seen her on Youtube and SCTV, now see her live at the Library! Lisa will be discussing healthy summer grilling options that are both good for you and good to eat. Samples will be provided.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Drink
Registration Required
Event Details:

You've seen her on Youtube and SCTV, now see her live at the Library! Lisa will be discussing healthy summer grilling options that are both good for you and good to eat. Samples will be provided.