Upcoming Events

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.

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.

Would you like to learn the basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online?

Adventurers! Are you up to the task of dungeon diving, solving mysteries, and creating stories with new friends? Then join the 6th grade D&D program. We will run a short campaign for 7 weeks. Beginners are welcome!

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. 

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).

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.

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 Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, to learn the Cricut Design Space software in the Technology Learning Center and you'll learn how to make a shirt. Limited to adults and teens 13+ years of age.

Would you like to learn the basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online?

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.

The 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:

Join us for storytime featuring a book that we'll read aloud, plus songs, fingerplays, and movement for little ones that help them learn and grow. 

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.

In honor of MLK Jr. we will be reading a story about peace. Each child will paint their own wooden dove of peace to take home!

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. 

Office hours by appointment to assist veteran's with filling out any required paperwork and answer questions you may have concerning your military service.

Sing, dance, and experience the parachute in this fun early childhood music program.

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.

The Goddard School of Simsbury is excited to be collaborating with the Simsbury Public

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.