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Cozy Up with a good book

Children's Winter Reading Bingo

All Day 1/12 - 2/27
Children's Room at Simsbury Public Library

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

To enroll, just start a Bingo sheet for each child in your family.

early explorers

Early Explorers (Ages 1-5 w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

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. 

KidConstruct

KidConstruct (Gr. K-4, Sign Up Online)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

What can you build? Bring your imagination and enjoy building with a wide variety of different materials. The possibilities are endless! 


 

learn embroidery machine

Learn the Embroidery Machine with Brynn Brown

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop

Age Group:

Adults, Business
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
REGISTRATION OPENS 1/1/2026!

Join Brynn Brown for a beginner Embroidery Machine Workshop!

This class will be in the Innovators' Workshop Makerspace. 

bonjour

Bonjour, les mômes! French time (Ages Birth-5 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library

Program Type:

Language Groups, Storytime

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Language Groups, 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).

Don't Let Us Cook flyer frying pan with a bacon, egg, cheese bagel

Don't Let Us Cook!

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library

Program Type:

Food & Drink

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Drink
Registration Required
Event Details:

Don't Let Us Cook is a program led by teens. This month, Sean will teach us how to make his infamous bacon, egg, and cheese bagel sandwiches! Registration is required. For Grades 7-12. 

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Q Plus Preteen Group (Drop In)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

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. 

Learn the Embroidery Machine with Brynn Brown

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Business
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
REGISTRATION OPENS 1/1/2026!

Join Brynn Brown for a beginner Embroidery Machine Workshop!

This class will be in the Innovators' Workshop Makerspace. 

Nature Journaling: Relief from the Winter Doldrums

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Nature
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

In the depths of winter, there is spring in the soul, and nature journaling is a refreshing way to begin the new year, tap into joy, and start a healthy habit.

Crafternoon in the Innovators' Workshop Makerspace!

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults, Business
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration opens 1/5/2026!

Join us for Crafternoon in the Innovators' Workshop Makerspace for a monthly hands-on craft.

This month, you will be making a reclaimed wood inspirational project!

Science Shenanigans (Gr. 2-6, Sign Up Online)

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

Join us for fun hands-on science experiments for kids! This month we will work together to make a food web!

Morning Knitting Group

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our new Morning Knitting Group is a welcoming space for knitters of all levels to gather, share ideas, and enjoy the art of knitting together.

Sketch Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let’s make art! This is an open studio program where participants can create whatever they want. Art supplies will be provided. For Grades 7-12. 

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Class Making Valentines!

2:30pm–4:00pm
Adults, Business, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
REGISTRATION OPENS 1/8/2026!

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

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Class Making Valentines!

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults, Business, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
REGISTRATION OPENS 1/8/2026!

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

Learn the Embroidery Machine with Brynn Brown

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Business
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
REGISTRATION OPENS 1/12/2026!

Join Brynn Brown for a beginner Embroidery Machine Workshop!

Morning Knitting Group

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our new Morning Knitting Group is a welcoming space for knitters of all levels to gather, share ideas, and enjoy the art of knitting together.

Writers' Meetup

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Simsbury Public Library Writer's Group is back!  Join us for a welcoming meeting where you can share your work, discuss tips and tricks, and participate in lively discussions about writing!

Pottery Painting (Gr. 2-6, Sign Up Online)

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

Do you love small pottery characters and painting? If you do, come and join us to make your own beautiful creation!

Maker-in-Residence Ava: In-Depth Cricut Design Space Class featuring Valentine Decor in the Technology Learning Center

10:00am–11:45am
Adults, Business, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Technology Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration Open 1/17/2026!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, to learn the Cricut Design Space software in the Technology Learning Center and you'll learn how to make Valentine's Day decor.

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Drop-In Instruction

12:00pm–2:00pm
Business, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Business, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop-in to the Innovators' Workshop to get an overview of the Cricut Maker with Ava Rodrigues, Maker-in-Residence!

Marcie Swift: Art, Music, & Spoken Word

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Music & Dance, Poetry & Writing
Cancelled
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music & Dance, Poetry & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local artist and musician Marcie Swift will discuss her new book, Whimsies & Wonders: Finding Joy Within the Chaos, a heartfelt collection of paintings and reflections born from a journey through illness, healing, and self-discovery.

StoryArt (Gr. PreK-2 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

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

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon. We'll read a great winter picture book, followed by a craft where we will make a pinecone snowy owl!

3D Printing Workshop in the Technology Learning Center

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Business, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Computer & Technology, Innovators' Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Technology Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computer & Technology, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Library Staff for a 3D Printing workshop! Limited to adults and teens 13+ years of age (teens must be registered for the class with a parent/caregiver.)

Morning Knitting Group

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our new Morning Knitting Group is a welcoming space for knitters of all levels to gather, share ideas, and enjoy the art of knitting together.

Intro to Knitting with Jeanne Silag at Simsbury Yarns - 2 Class Series

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Business, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration opens 1/21!

Simsbury Public Library and Simsbury Yarns are teaming up to offer an introduction to knitting class series!  

Maker-in-Residence Ava: T-Shirt Cricut Class! (BYOT)

2:30pm–4:00pm
Adults, Business, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
REGISTRATION OPENS 1/29!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a T-Shirt Cricut class! (BYOT - Bring Your Own T-Shirt)

Mini Dried Flower Bouquets (Gr. 2-6, Sign Up Online)

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

Join us to make your very own mini dried flower bouquet! And best of all, you will be able to enjoy it all year long!

Maker-in-Residence Ava: T-Shirt Cricut Class! (BYOT)

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults, Business, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
REGISTRATION OPENS 1/29!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a T-Shirt Cricut class! (BYOT - Bring Your Own T-Shirt)

Q Plus Teen Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

Hang out and be yourself! All identities are welcome! We'll have a variety of crafts and games to choose from. Snacks provided.