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Join the Summer Reading Program!

All Day 6/16–8/9
Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages
Event Details:

Join the 2025 Summer Reading Program! Readers of all ages can sign up and log your books online to win prizes.

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 "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 "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 "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. 

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

Make Music Day: Student Performance (All Ages, Drop In)

10:30am–11:00am
Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages
Live Performance, Music & Dance
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages
Program Type: Live Performance, Music & Dance
Event Details:

Students from the Suzuki program at Hartt Community Division will play selections in honor of Make Music Day, a worldwide celebration of making music. https://makemusicday.org/

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 "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

Mosaic Clay Tiles (Gr. 1-6, Sign Up Online)

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

In this fun and creative class, kids will design their own clay mosaic tiles by pressing colorful beads, beans, and charms into soft clay. They’ll explore patterns, textures, and composition while shaping unique, decorative pieces.

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:

In this lively early literacy program, we will read a story, learn action rhymes and fingerplays, move to music, and share ukulele songs together! This program is for ages 1-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Children" group

Inside Friends Petting Zoo (Gr. PreK-6, Sign Up Online)

2:30pm–3:00pm
Children
Special Event
Full
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 us to meet and pet farm friends including bunnies, chickens, ducks, geese, guinea pigs!

This event is in the "Children" group

Inside Friends Petting Zoo (Gr. PreK-6, Sign Up Online)

3:00pm–3:30pm
Children
Special Event
Full
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 us to meet and pet farm friends including bunnies, chickens, ducks, geese, guinea pigs!

Please sign up for only ONE session.

This event is in the "Children" group
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Author
Event Details:

Join us for a live virtual event with audience participation via chat.

This event is in the "Children" group

OFFSITE StoryTown: Simsbury Grange (Ages 1-6 years 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 the Simsbury Grange. We have a covered location, so this program is rain or shine!

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

Get ready to get messy with this exciting messy art opportunity. Pendulum Painting is the ultimate example of where art and science meet.

This event is in the "Children" group

Movin' & Groovin' (Ages Birth-6 years w/Caregiver, Drop In)

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Music & Dance, Storytime
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us on Thursday mornings to move and groove all summer long.

This event is in the "Children" group

Meet the Animals: Shelly Friends (Gr. K-6, Sign Up Online)

4:00pm–5:00pm
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 us to meet, touch, and learn about live animals. This week's critters will include a red footed tortoise, sulcata tortoise, side neck turtle, Hermann's tortoise, and hermit crabs!

This event is in the "Children" group

Q Plus Preteen Group (Drop In)

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Fandoms, Gaming
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandoms, Gaming
Event Details:

Make friends and build community!. All identities are welcome! Every month, we'll try a different activity. Quieter activities like coloring sheets, legos, and origami are also available for those who need a chill space. 

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 children can play with the water table and go "fishing" for pipe cleaner fish. Drop in.

This event is in the "Children" group

PICKUP: Plant with Legs 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 plant with legs craft. First come, first served, while supplies last. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Intro to Live Action Role Play (Gr. 1-6 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Fandoms, Special Event
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fandoms, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the exciting world of LARP (Live Action Role-Playing)! In this immersive activity, families and young people can step into imaginative worlds, take on unique characters, and embark on thrilling adventures together.

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 "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

Firework Paintings (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:

Let your creativity sparkle this summer! Join our 4th of July art class and create dazzling artwork inspired by fireworks. For children entering 1st through 6th grade.