Week Calendar

Stop by the Children's Room to pick up a be kind bracelet craft. First come, first served, while supplies last. 

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.

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.

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.

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

In this lively early literacy program, we will read a story, learn action rhymes and fingerplays, move to music, and share ukulele songs together! This program is for ages 1-5 with a caregiver.

Join Ms. Stephanie for this special storytime series. Each program will take place at a different location in Simsbury. This week, meet us at the Simsbury Police Department to read some stories and take photos with the Chief. 

Join us for hands-on outdoor play in the lower level courtyard outside the Children's Room. Drop in.

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.

Join us for a meet and greet with Elphaba and Glinda! Participants will listen to a story, sing along to songs from the show and take photos with the characters one on one.

Did you take 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 in-person or virtually. 

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

REGISTRATION OPENS 7/1/2025!

DROP-IN to the TLC to get an overview of our xTool Lasers with Ayla Duve, Maker-in-Residence!

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.

Catch a matinee at the library every week for our Summer Matinee Series! This week, catch White Bird (2024), popcorn included.  You may also bring your own snacks and closed top refreshments.

Join us on the library lawn for water games!  We'll have a blast with relay races, games and water balloons!  This program is for children entering grades 1-6.

Drop-in to the Technology Learning Center (TLC) to ask questions and work on Adobe Illustrator designs with Amlisha.

Join us on the Library Lawn to have fun with goats! We’ll have a petting zoo and goats making hoofprint art. This program will be held outside in light rain (under tents). Rain Date of Wednesday, July 16 in case of thunderstorms.

Join us on the library lawn for water games!  We'll have a blast with relay races, games and water balloons!  This program is for children entering grades 1-6.

Kids will use chalk pastels to blend vibrant colors and recreate the magical beauty of the northern lights. They’ll learn simple techniques to create a glowing effect on dark paper, making their artwork shine bright.

Join us for Teen Maker Monday at the library! Unleash your creativity with a variety of hands-on projects and activities. We try a new craft and/or skill from art projects, writing, and crafting every week. For rising Grades 7-12.

Join us on the Library Lawn to have fun with goats! We’ll have a petting zoo and goats making hoofprint art. This program will be held outside in light rain (under tents). Rain Date of Wednesday, July 16 in case of thunderstorms.

Adventurers, are you ready for your quest? Then play in the Library D&D club this summer! There will be two dungeon masters running games throughout the summer. We will play one-shot monster-hunting games all summer.

Join us each week this summer for Game Club, where we level up the fun with a new type of game every session! From video game showdowns in Smash Bros.

Anime Club is the place to be if you're a fan of manga and anime! We'll do an activity each week while watching anime on Crunchyroll. We will vote democratically for which show we will watch. The program is for rising Grades 7-12.

Join us to meet, touch, and learn about live animals. This week's critters will include a gargoyle gecko, a leopard gecko, bearded dragons, an iguana, an ackie monitor, a blue tongue skink, and a fire skink.

This is the second session for the Maker Monday Resin Dice making event. In order to register, participants MUST have been in the first session.

Come learn Adobe software with one of our staff members, Amlisha! This is a four-week course focusing on Adobe Illustrator where you will learn some of the basic functions and tools of the software. 

Trivia Night is back! 

The Aging and Disability Commission invites you to join us for our Inaugural Summer Fun Fest taking place on Saturday, July 19th from 6-8 PM, at the First Church of Simsbury.

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.