Upcoming Events

Come catch a movie at the library! This month, catch Bob Trevino Likes It (2024), popcorn and water included. You may also bring your own snacks and closed-top beverage.

Are you considering retirement or recently retired? Join us for an informal discussion on the social aspects of retirement, making every day count, and getting the motivation to seize the day.

Join banjoist Kent Besocke for a fun and easy introduction to the banjo! Perfect for absolute beginners, this workshop provides the banjos, so you can dive right in.

Early Explorers is a toddler enrichment program that will allow your toddler time to socialize with other toddlers while also engaging in a variety of activities each week that are fun, engaging, educational and developmentally appropriate. 

Conversation and Camaraderie (C&C) is a men's group that has been meeting successfully in Avon for the past two years.

Hey, Simsbury High School Students! Are you stressed out about midterms? Then come to the Simsbury Public Library and chill out with a therapy dog! Rambler and her person will be here to hang out and offer some calm doggo vibes.

REGISTRATION OPENS 12/25!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut STICKER class!

Ms. Katie is excited to share some basics tenets of theater for our young patrons.

REGISTRATION OPENS 12/25!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut STICKER class!

Presented by USA Financial: 

Looking to read more parenting books and want someone to talk to about it? We've got you covered! Join us for our new Parenting Book Club group that will meet on the third Thursday of the month. You can come in person or via zoom! 

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.

Do you like to knit, crochet, cross stitch, embroider, and/or needle felt? Then bring your current WIP to the Library! Materials will be available for those who want to try out a fiber art. Snacks will be provided. 

Death is inevitable, suffering may be optional.

Registration Opens 1/1/2026!

Join Library Staff for a 3D Printing workshop!

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 program provides background information and policy options for the eight most critical issues facing America each year and serves as the focal text for discussion groups across the country. Topics for discussion this year include:

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.

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging

Join us at the library to build with LEGOs. 

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

Do you love to cook and try new recipes?