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English Conversation Club

10:30am - 12:30pm
Language Groups
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue 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. We will share ...

Uke Hoot

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Open
Registration
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. All playing abilities are welcome. In addition, for 2023, we are adding an open mic for ukulele players (i...

Sewing Machine 101

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Innovators' Workshop
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join instructor Pam Palmer in the Library's Innovators' Workshop on how to use the sewing machine. Guidance will be provided on basic sewing machine techniques and how to create simple items. This class does not teach you how to sew. Seating is limit...

The 11:00 AM Writing Group

11:00am - 12:00pm
Poetry & Writing
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Poetry & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:
A group for people who are interested in writing. Discussions concerning character, plot, dialogue, etc. In class writing. Please bring a paper notebook, pen or pencil to the meeting. For questions, please contact Lisa Zuckerman at library_12_5@...

Veterans Outreach Assistance

9:30am - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Barnes 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. Please call Bill Muhl, Veteran's Service Officer with CT Department of Veteran's Affairs,...

Spanish Conversation Group

11:00am - 12:30pm
Language Groups
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Fireplace
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. Please contact Brynn Brown 860-301-9977 for further information...

Adult Book Discussion Group

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Book Groups
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join moderator Jackie Takiff for a lively discussion of this month's book, Waiting For Snow In Havana by Carlos Eire. All are welcome to attend. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk. ...

VIRTUAL - Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists– An Author Talk with Freida McFadden

8:00pm - 9:00pm
Author
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author
Event Details:
Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden! McFadden will join us to chat about writing psychological thrillers, her mega-bestselling hit The Housemaid series, in particular her for...

English Conversation Club

10:30am - 12:30pm
Language Groups
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue 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. We will share ...

The 11:00 AM Writing Group

11:00am - 12:00pm
Poetry & Writing
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Poetry & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:
A group for people who are interested in writing. Discussions concerning character, plot, dialogue, etc. In class writing. Please bring a paper notebook, pen or pencil to the meeting. For questions, please contact Lisa Zuckerman at library_12_5@...

Virtual - Poetry Group

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Poetry & Writing
Open
Registration
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.  Register for Zoom link. After registering, you will receive two messages, a confirmation email the day you reg...

Spanish Conversation Group

11:00am - 12:30pm
Language Groups
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Fireplace
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. Please contact Brynn Brown 860-301-9977 for further information...

French Conversation Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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 group provides a welcoming atmosphere for speakers of French to practice their speaking skills, mostly with open conversation and sometimes with set themes.  Meet and get ...

VIRTUAL - Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System with Tiffany Jewell

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Author
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author
Event Details:
Join us as #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and knowledge from her new book Everything I Learned About Racism I Lea...

Lawyers in Libraries

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Special Event
Cancelled
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Business Conference Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Are you looking for legal advice concerning your case? If your case involves:  ● Landlord/Tenant ● Immigration Law ● Family Law ● Employment ● Consumer Rights ● Personal Injury Or other areas of law  Meet with a volunteer attorney for...

The 11:00 AM Writing Group

11:00am - 12:00pm
Poetry & Writing
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Poetry & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:
A group for people who are interested in writing. Discussions concerning character, plot, dialogue, etc. In class writing. Please bring a paper notebook, pen or pencil to the meeting. For questions, please contact Lisa Zuckerman at library_12_5@...

Veterans Outreach Assistance

9:30am - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Barnes 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. Please call Bill Muhl, Veteran's Service Officer with CT Department of Veteran's Affairs,...

Spanish Conversation Group

11:00am - 12:30pm
Language Groups
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Fireplace
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. Please contact Brynn Brown 860-301-9977 for further information...

Spanish Conversation Group

11:00am - 12:30pm
Language Groups
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Fireplace
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. Please contact Brynn Brown 860-301-9977 for further information...

Spanish Conversation Group

11:00am - 12:30pm
Language Groups
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Fireplace
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. Please contact Brynn Brown 860-301-9977 for further information...

Virtual - Poetry Group

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Poetry & Writing
Open
Registration
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.  Register for Zoom link. After registering, you will receive two messages, a confirmation email the day you reg...

Millennials Read!

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Book Groups
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:
At this no-stress book discussion, join readers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to talk about current book picks. You do not need to be reading anything to participate. A partnership between Bloomfield, Granby, and Simsbury libraries and open to all. We h...

Lawyers in Libraries

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Special Event
Cancelled
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Business Conference Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Are you looking for legal advice concerning your case? If your case involves:  ● Landlord/Tenant ● Immigration Law ● Family Law ● Employment ● Consumer Rights ● Personal Injury Or other areas of law  Meet with a volunteer attorney for...

Virtual - Poetry Group

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Poetry & Writing
Open
Registration
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.  Register for Zoom link. After registering, you will receive two messages, a confirmation email the day you reg...