Week Calendar

Please join us in celebrating Ms. Pam and her 40 years of service to the Simsbury Public Library. You will recognize Ms. Pam from the Children's Room circulation desk.

It's back! After collecting all summer, the Friends of the Simsbury Public Library are excited to hold their annual giant used book sale, a two-day event stocking gently-used books, puzzles, games, music, & more!

Join us for stories, songs, movement, and bubbles! 

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.

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.

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.

Children and caregivers will participate in a creative movement class where stationary and locomotor skills will be explored. These concepts include rhythm, tempo, levels, and opposites.

Children and caregivers will participate in a creative movement class where stationary and locomotor skills will be explored. These concepts include rhythm, tempo, levels, and opposites.

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. 

Join us for a fun toddler art project! This week will be leaf-themed. The emphasis will be on play and exploration of different art mediums in a relaxed environment. 

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.

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

September will be a wood craft!

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.

Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible

REGISTRATION OPENS 9/17!

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

Join the Teen Game Club at the library for a game-filled adventure! Each week, we alternate between playing Nintendo Switch games and board/party games.

Join us for a fun, afterschool craft. Children will make a whimsical toadstool lantern to take home and display! 

Join us at the library to build with LEGOs. 

Join Ms. Anna for fantastic stories in French for kids! Children will learn and experience French through familiar folklore/fairy-tales and activities including a craft. No language experience is required.

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

REGISTRATION OPENS 9/17!

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

Join JB Dance Wellness for a fun, creative workshop where kids explore storytelling through dance, movement games, and journaling or drawing. Focuses on self-expression, confidence, and social-emotional growth.

Come learn Adobe software with one of our staff members, Amlisha! 

Join watercolor artist Nancy Roman for watercolor class on flowers!

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!

Join Ava Rodrigues and learn how to build a consistent, professional brand using Canva! 

Please join the Simsbury Grange and The Simsbury Public Library in welcoming local filmmaker Ray Asselin as he presents his 5-part Beaver Pond Wildlife series documenting a full year’s time at New England beaver ponds.

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.)

The Simsbury Camera Club kicks off their virtual program series with Denise Silva. Street photography is one of the most compelling types of photography, yet it can be challenging and overwhelming.

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. 

All of the Pilfershire stones in McLean Game Refuge– stone walls and stone cellars – are reminders of the early colonial settlers who once farmed and flourished on Simsbury’s West Mountain. What is Pilfershire? Who lived there?