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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
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.

Lawyers in Libraries

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Lou and Jessica Pelletier from Pelletier Senior Planning as they delve into the evolving world of long-term care planning, especially the growing need for care among seniors and baby boomers.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hike with the Library: Tulmeadow Farm Trail

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hit the trail with the Library! Join us on different hikes around Simsbury. All participants who are able to walk independently are welcome. Please bring water and bug repellent. Hiking footwear recommend.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Storytime
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 "big book" that we'll read aloud, along with songs, fingerplays, and movement for little ones that help them learn and grow. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Matter of Balance

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Anime Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Fandoms
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.

Make a Taylor Swift Notebook (Gr. 1-6, Sign Up Online)

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Fandoms
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandoms
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to decorate your own Taylor Swift themed composition notebook. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

French Conversation Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.

Spanish Conversation Group

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join us in kicking off October as we welcome three Smithsonian-affiliated scientists to teach us about the remarkable world of tropical bats!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Game Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Gaming
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
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.

DIY Halloween Lantern (Gr. K-6, Sign Up Online)

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

Join us to make your own DIY lantern to display for Halloween!

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

New York Times bestselling author, Ann Leary, will be joining the Friends on October 2 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Friends program room to talk about her recently published collection of essays I’ve Tried Being Nice.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VIRTUAL - Simsbury Camera Club: Long Exposure in Nature Photography

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Lectures, Photography
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Photography
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Simsbury Camera Club is proud to present Danielle Austen, Award-winning Photographer and Accomplished Public Speaker.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Music with Kaite (Ages Birth-5 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
Music & Dance, Storytime
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Shake eggs, bang on drums, dance with scarves! Move your body to the beat! 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Music with Kaite (Ages Birth-5 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

11:00am - 11:45am
Children
Music & Dance, Storytime
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Shake eggs, bang on drums, dance with scarves! Move your body to the beat! 

This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO Club (Gr. K-6, Sign Up Online)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Gaming
Open
Registration
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.

Meet the Maker with Nora Toomey of True Bloom Apothecary

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Business
Food & Drink, Health & Wellness, Special Event
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Food & Drink, Health & Wellness, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Nora Toomey, Clinical Herbalist of True Bloom Apothecary, for an evening of community medicine making of Fire Cider! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

HYBRID - Parenting 101

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Lectures, Special Event
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue 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.

Millennials Read (Hopmeadow Brewery, Avon)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

HMGS Next Gen: Hispanic Heritage Month Game

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Gaming
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

In celebration of Hispanic History Month, play in a game featuring Aztec and Mayan warriors, set long before any explorers arrived in the Americas.

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.

Ice Cream Social: Celebrating 150 Years! (All Ages, Sign Up Online)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages
Special Event
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate the Simsbury Public Library's 150 Year Anniversary! We will have ice cream from Tulmeadow Farm and music by Firetown Road in this fun party for all ages. 

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

Uke Hoot

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Teens
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.