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Comfort & Joy Holiday Card Drive

All Day 11/29 - 12/10
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages

The holidays are the loneliest time of the year for many people. Join For All Ages to improve the spirit & health of our most vulnerable neighbors this holiday season.

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

The holidays are the loneliest time of the year for many people. Join For All Ages to improve the spirit & health of our most vulnerable neighbors this holiday season.

D&D Holiday One Shot

Teen D&D Holiday One Shot

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Adventurers, sign up today for the Holiday One Shot! Dungeons & Dragons is a cooperative, storytelling game where players work together to solve problems and conquer obstacles.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adventurers, sign up today for the Holiday One Shot! Dungeons & Dragons is a cooperative, storytelling game where players work together to solve problems and conquer obstacles.

Youth QPR Training

Youth QPR Training

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Just as people train in CPR to help save thousands of lives each year, people train in QPR to learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade

Cancelled
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Just as people train in CPR to help save thousands of lives each year, people train in QPR to learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade

Q plus Teen Night

Q Plus Teen Group

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

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

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. 

Ava MIR

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Holiday Mug / Coaster Cricut Class!

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens
REGISTRATION OPENS 11/25!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Holiday Mug/Coaster Cricut class!

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 11/25!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Holiday Mug/Coaster Cricut class!

Ava MIR

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Holiday Mug / Coaster Cricut Class!

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens
REGISTRATION OPENS 11/25!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Holiday Mug/Coaster Cricut class!

Full
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 11/25!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Holiday Mug/Coaster Cricut class!

Teen Advisory Board

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Joining the Teen Advisory Board is a great way to have your voice heard about what you'd like to see at the Library.

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Joining the Teen Advisory Board is a great way to have your voice heard about what you'd like to see at the Library.

Knitting

Intro to Knitting with Jeanne Silag AT Simsbury Yarns

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens

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

Waitlist
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Teen Homeschool Hangout

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

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.

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.

Teen Fiber Arts Friday @ Simsbury Yarns

Teen Fiber Arts Friday @ Simsbury Yarns!

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

This month Fiber Arts Friday is taking a field trip to Simsbury Yarns! Register today to make an environmentally friendly gift for the Holidays! Participants will learn how to needle felt a bar soap with colorful wool. Why needle felt soap?

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month Fiber Arts Friday is taking a field trip to Simsbury Yarns! Register today to make an environmentally friendly gift for the Holidays! Participants will learn how to needle felt a bar soap with colorful wool. Why needle felt soap?

Magic the Gathering Meetup

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Looking for a space to play Magic the Gathering? Or are you a new player looking to try it out? Come to the library to battle fellow Magic enthusiasts!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a space to play Magic the Gathering? Or are you a new player looking to try it out? Come to the library to battle fellow Magic enthusiasts!

Bambu Labs X1-Carbon

3D Printing Workshop in the Technology Learning Center

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Learning Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computer & Technology, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens

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.)

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.)

Ava MIR

Cricut Design Space Parent-Child Sticker Class in the Technology Learning Center

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Technology Learning Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens, Children
Registration Open 12/8/2025!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a special Parent/Child Cricut demo to learn the Cricut Design Space software in the Technology Learning Center and you'll learn how to make y

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Technology Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration Open 12/8/2025!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a special Parent/Child Cricut demo to learn the Cricut Design Space software in the Technology Learning Center and you'll learn how to make y

Ava MIR

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

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Technology Learning Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens
Registration Open 12/12/2025!

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 your own T-Shirts.

Upcoming
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 12/12/2025!

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 your own T-Shirts.

Q plus Teen Night

Q Plus Teen Group

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

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

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. 

Vision board

Celebrate National Vision Board Day with Ava and Canva!

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Technology Learning Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computer & Technology, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens
Registration Open 12/20/2025!

A very special ONE DAY ONLY class! Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, to create your 2026 Vision Board in Canva. Limited to adults and teens 13+ years of age.

Upcoming
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:
Registration Open 12/20/2025!

A very special ONE DAY ONLY class! Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, to create your 2026 Vision Board in Canva. Limited to adults and teens 13+ years of age.

Vision board

Celebrate National Vision Board Day with Ava and Canva!

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:30pm
Technology Learning Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computer & Technology, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens
Registration Open 12/20/2025!

A very special ONE DAY ONLY class! Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, to create your 2026 Vision Board in Canva. Limited to adults and teens 13+ years of age.

Upcoming
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:
Registration Open 12/20/2025!

A very special ONE DAY ONLY class! Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, to create your 2026 Vision Board in Canva. Limited to adults and teens 13+ years of age.

Magic the Gathering Meetup

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Looking for a space to play Magic the Gathering? Or are you a new player looking to try it out? Come to the library to battle fellow Magic enthusiasts!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a space to play Magic the Gathering? Or are you a new player looking to try it out? Come to the library to battle fellow Magic enthusiasts!

Teen Game Club

Teen Game Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

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.

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

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.

Meet the Maker

Meet the Maker Paint Pouring with Emi-Sue Creations at Gather on Hopmeadow!

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens
Registration Opens 12/10/2025!

Join Kirsten Hocker at Gather on Hopmeadow for a Paint Pouring Workshop with Emily Pacheco of Emi-Sue Creations!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration Opens 12/10/2025!

Join Kirsten Hocker at Gather on Hopmeadow for a Paint Pouring Workshop with Emily Pacheco of Emi-Sue Creations!

Ava MIR

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Stickers Class!

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens
REGISTRATION OPENS 12/25!

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

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 12/25!

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

Ava MIR

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Stickers Class!

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens
REGISTRATION OPENS 12/25!

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

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 12/25!

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

Teen Homeschool Hangout

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

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.

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.

Teen Fiber Arts Friday

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Do you like to knit, crochet, cross stitch, embroider, and/or needle felt? Then bring your current WIP to the Library! Materials will be available for those who want to try out a fiber art. Snacks will be provided. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you like to knit, crochet, cross stitch, embroider, and/or needle felt? Then bring your current WIP to the Library! Materials will be available for those who want to try out a fiber art. Snacks will be provided.