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This event is in the "Children" group
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, movement, and bubbles! 

Please plan to attend only ONE session (either 10AM OR 10:30AM).

This event is in the "Children" group
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, movement, and bubbles! 

Please plan to attend only ONE session (either 10AM OR 10:30AM).

This event is in the "Adults" group

Red Cross Blood Drive

1:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Pokémon Club (Gr. K-6 w/Caregiver, Drop In)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Fandoms
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fandoms
Event Details:

Join us for a Pokémon card swap and share your love of the game with other kids in our community. Children should bring their own cards to trade with or to show off to other children.

This event is in the "Adults" group

French Conversation Group

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
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

Great Decisions Evening Session

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Current Events, Discussion Groups, Great Decisions
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Current Events, Discussion Groups, Great Decisions
Event Details:

This program provides background information and policy options for the eight most critical issues facing America each year and serves as the focal text for discussion groups across the country. Topics for discussion this year include:

This event is in the "Adults" group

HYBRID - Parenting 101

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Lectures, Special Event
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:

This is a hybrid event, so you can attend from home OR come in-person to the library. Be sure to sign up so we can send you the Zoom link. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

AARP Tax Assistance

9:30am–5:30pm
Adults
Finance
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance
Event Details:

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers will provide free individual income tax filing assistance. You must book an appointment ahead of time by calling the Simsbury Senior Center at (860) 658-3273.

This event is in the "Children" group
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

We welcome newborns and infants for our interactive program of rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and books for babies. For babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Morning Knitting Group

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Bring your baby to our drop-in playgroup which immediately follows our Born to Read program. Stay for bubbles, conversation with other caregivers, and social tummy time.

This event is in the "Adults" group

VIRTUAL - Mindful Minute

12:00pm–12:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tune-in on Tuesdays at noon, March through April, for an immersive blend of movement and nervous system support suitable for seated participation at a desk or at home.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Sketch Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
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 "Children" group

LEGO Club (Gr. PreK-6 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Gaming
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library to build with LEGOs. 

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

How Families Can Strategically Support High-School Students Without Burning Them Out

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults, Business, Teens
Business & Career, Special Event
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Business & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

High school has become increasingly competitive and complex.

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 "Children" group

Little Leaps (Ages 1-2 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Music & Dance, Storytime
Open
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:

Children and caregivers will participate in a creative movement class where stationary and locomotor skills will be explored. These concepts include rhythm, tempo, levels, and opposites.

This event is in the "Children" group

Little Leaps (Ages 2-4 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Music & Dance, Storytime
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:

Children and caregivers will participate in a creative movement class where stationary and locomotor skills will be explored. These concepts include rhythm, tempo, levels, and opposites.

This event is in the "Adults" group

HYBRID - Spanish Conversation Group

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Language Groups
Open
Registration Required
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

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
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 "Children" group

Chess Club (Gr. 2-6, Sign Up Online)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Gaming
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

For students in grades 2-6 interested in learning to play chess or improving their chess game. Students should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Great Decisions Evening Session Alternate

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Current Events, Discussion Groups, Great Decisions
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Current Events, Discussion Groups, Great Decisions
Event Details:

This program provides background information and policy options for the eight most critical issues facing America each year and serves as the focal text for discussion groups across the country. Topics for discussion this year include:

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author, Lectures, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

New York Times bestselling author Kat Rosenfield will join the Friends on Wednesday, April 8 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Friends program room to discuss How to Survive in the Woods, her soon-to-be published thriller novel.

This event is in the "Adults" group

AARP Tax Assistance

9:30am–5:30pm
Adults
Finance
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance
Event Details:

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers will provide free individual income tax filing assistance. You must book an appointment ahead of time by calling the Simsbury Senior Center at (860) 658-3273.