Upcoming Events

Are you a homeschooling parent or interested in getting started in homeschooling?

Teen Stitch Squad: Your Chill Hub for Crafting Cosmos! Bring your current project and chat with other crafters. This is intended for people who crochet, do hand embroidery, cross stitch, and knit.

Tune in for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito. &nbs

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. 

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.

Are you a homeschooling teen in the Farmington Valley? Want to meet other teens your age? Come hang out at Simsbury Public Library, and we'll have a chill time. For ages 13-18.

Come catch a Friday matinee at the library! This week, catch Arthur the King (2024), popcorn included. You may also bring your own snacks and closed-top beverage. 

Join us at The Coffee Spot for the Teen Simsbury Somewhat Silent Book Club! What is a Somewhat Silent Bookclub you ask? Everyone will bring a book they are currently reading.

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. 

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.

Join us for an enjoyable evening with the French Conversation group.

Do you love to cook and try new recipes? 

Based on a different prompt each month, local adult poets will write poems to share with the group for constructive feedback. 

There is always something that thinks your garden is the best all-you-can-eat buffet in the neighborhood.

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.

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.

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.

You’re invited to join us as Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel A Council of Dolls.

Teen Stitch Squad: Your Chill Hub for Crafting Cosmos! Bring your current project and chat with other crafters. This is intended for people who crochet, do hand embroidery, cross stitch, and knit.

Join the Teen Advisory Board! We test out programming ideas, take care of some of the community garden beds, and help out around the library. Have your voice heard about what you'd like to see at the library. 

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. 

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.

The Friends' Coffeehouse Series feature contemporary music artists across genres and provide a casual evening of music and community. Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. Light refreshments will be available.