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Chess Club (Gr. 2-6, Sign Up Online)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

For students in grades 2-6 interested in learning to play chess or improving their chess game. Students should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit.

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: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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
Full
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
Full
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 "Teens" group.

Teen Stitch Squad

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Leaf Macramé for Kids (Gr. 2-6, Sign Up Online)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Introduce your child to the world of macramé by creating this colorful leaf wall hanging, designed specifically for young crafters.

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

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 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.

Adult Book Discussion Group

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Book Groups
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville 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, Old God's Time by Sebastian Barry . All are welcome to attend. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hike with the Library: Hedgehog Trail Loop

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
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.
Registration
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to create a moment of connection between caregiver and child as we build our bilingual/multilingual community. We invite you to interact through movement, visuals, and props, with stories and music in French (and some English).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Club

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Language Groups
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Barnes Conference 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Homeschool Hangout

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friday Matinee: Arthur the King (2024)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Film
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fandoms
Event Details:

Join us for a Pokémon card swap and share your love of the game with other kids in our community. Children should bring their own cards to trade with or to show off to other children.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Simsbury Somewhat Silent Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Book Groups
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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

How has running culture evolved? What is the value of athletics in high school?

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.

Tween Club (Gr. 5-6, Sign Up Online)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Mary and Stephanie for Tween Club where we'll hang out in the Weatogue Room and do something fun. This month we'll make slime.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Simsbury Land Trust: Old Growth Forests w/ Susan Masino

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Gardening & Nature
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Join presenters Susan Masino PhD. is the Vernon D.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Feelings & Friends (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 to explore Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for young children. This program is part storytime, part playgroup and includes lots of activities and sensory experiences.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kids Homeschool Hangout (Ages 5-12, Sign Up Online)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Special Event
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a homeschooling family in the Farmington Valley and want to connect with other homeschool families? Come hang out at Simsbury Public Library, and we'll have a fun time. For ages 5-12. We'll do some coloring and simple crafts.

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.