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SPL At Simsbury Grange Agricultural Fair (Simsbury Grange No. 197)

10:00am–3:00pm
Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages
Special Event
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join Simsbury Public Library at the Grange as they celebrate the plentiful agriculture offerings in the town of Simsbury and surrounding area.

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

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Drop-In Instruction

12:30pm–2:00pm
Business, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Full
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 the Cricut Maker with Ava Rodrigues, Maker-in-Residence!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

SPL at Juneteenth Celebration (Simsbury Meadows)

1:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages
Special Event
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

This Simsbury Public Library joins the festivities at this years Juneteenth Celebration. The best in “food, folks and fun” comes alive at a unique Juneteenth celebration.

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 "Children" group

Meet a Ballerina (PreK- Gr. 3 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children
Music & Dance
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music & Dance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to meet a ballerina!

This event is in the "Children" group

Macramé Wall Hanging Art (Gr. 1-6, Sign Up Online)

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children will learn the basics of macramé and create their very own beautiful wall hanging to take home.  Kirsten will guide the kids through each step, ensuring they have a great time while developing new skills.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Maker Monday

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Teen Maker Monday at the library! Unleash your creativity with a variety of hands-on projects and activities. We try a new craft and/or skill from art projects, writing, and crafting every week. For rising Grades 7-12.

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: Barnes Conference 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
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate the beginning of the 2025 Summer Reading Program with an outdoor foam party and ice pops! Kids will enjoy playing and dancing outdoors in up to 3 feet of foam and bubbles.

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

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

6:00pm–8:00pm
Business, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
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

Cookbook Club: Yearly Round-Up

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Book Groups, Food & Drink
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups, 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

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Poetry & Writing
Open
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of Summer with a campfire on the Library Lawn! Make s'mores, play lawn games, & tell scary stories! Bring a camp chair or blanket to sit on, a water bottle, & your best campfire tale.

This event is in the "Children" group

OFFSITE StoryTown: Flamig Farm (Ages 1-6 w/Caregiver, Drop In)

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Storytime, Special Event
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for this special storytime series. Each program will take place at a different location in Simsbury. This week, meet us at Flamig Farm for a farmyard themed storytime.

This event is in the "Adults" group

HYBRID - Spanish Conversation Group

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Language Groups
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Barnes Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Groups
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 "Children" group

Animal Tricksters (Gr. K-6, Sign Up Online)

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Gardening & Nature, Special Event
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join White Memorial Conservation Center to meet, touch, and learn about animal tricksters. Sneaky, sneaky! Over time, certain animals have evolved unique adaptations to trick their foes.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Game Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Gaming
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join us each week this summer for Game Club, where we level up the fun with a new type of game every session! From video game showdowns in Smash Bros.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Chess Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Gaming
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration 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 "Children" group
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Lower Level Courtyard
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for hands-on outdoor play in the lower level courtyard outside the Children's Room. This week we'll play with and create works of art with colored bubbles! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Summer Matinee: Asteroid City

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Film
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Catch a matinee at the library every week for our Summer Matinee Series! This week, catch Asteroid City (2023), popcorn included. You may also bring your own snacks and closed top refreshments. 

This event is in the "Children" group

PICKUP: Sun Shaker Craft (All Ages)

9:30am–5:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
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 sun shaker craft. First come, first served, while supplies last.