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Take Your Child to the Library Day! (All Ages w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Today is National Take Your Child to the Library Day! Drop by the Children's Room between 10-11:30AM to enjoy special book and book-character themed crafts and activities. We'll al...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Today is National Take Your Child to the Library Day! Drop by the Children's Room between 10-11:30AM to enjoy special book and book-character themed crafts and activities.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Indian Cultural Event with Milan Cultural Association

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for a visit from the Milan Cultural Association and the Consulate General of India (New York). Learn about Indian culture and arts at this cosponsored event. Light refreshm...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a visit from the Milan Cultural Association and the Consulate General of India (New York). Learn about Indian culture and arts at this cosponsored event. Light refreshments will be served. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

PICKUP: Groundhog Day Craft (All Ages)

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Uke Hoot

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Uke Hoots are community play alongs for acoustic instruments and voices. Join us as we play through American roots and popular music favorites. An open mic for ukulele players (inc...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Required
Event Details:

Uke Hoots are community play alongs for acoustic instruments and voices. Join us as we play through American roots and popular music favorites. An open mic for ukulele players (including baritone ukes) has also been added!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Born to Read (Ages Birth to Crawling w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Playgroup (Ages Birth to Crawling w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Help save a life by donating blood. To schedule an appointment, please click here.

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

Help save a life by donating blood. To schedule an appointment, please click here.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pokémon Card Swap (Gr. K-6 w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Fandoms
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a Pokémon card swap and share your love of the game with other kids in our community. Children should bring their own cards to trade with or to show off to other childr...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fandoms
Event Details:

Join us for a Pokémon card swap and share your love of the game with other kids in our community. Children should bring their own cards to trade with or to show off to other children.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Morning Knitting Group

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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. Whether you're a beginner or an exper...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Great Decisions

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Great Decisions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Great Decisions
Event Details:

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:

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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.  

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

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. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Matter of Balance

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 le...

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VIRTUAL - How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs with Smithsonian Curator Sabrina Sholts

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Author
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for this enlightening presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author
Event Details:

Join us for this enlightening presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the power to save ourselves. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Club

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Fandoms
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join our Teen Anime Club at the library for an exciting mix of anime screenings, discussions, and fun activities! Connect with fellow fans, explore new series, and dive deep into t...

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

Join our Teen Anime Club at the library for an exciting mix of anime screenings, discussions, and fun activities! Connect with fellow fans, explore new series, and dive deep into the world of anime and manga.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Groundhogs aren't the only ones that might see their shadows this February. Join us to learn about shadows and have some fun exploring shadows with shadow puppets and flashlights!&...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Groundhogs aren't the only ones that might see their shadows this February. Join us to learn about shadows and have some fun exploring shadows with shadow puppets and flashlights!

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

French Conversation Group

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fireplace at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Language Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an enjoyable evening with the French Conversation group. This group provides a welcoming atmosphere for speakers of French to practice their speaking skills, mostly wit...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Groups
Event Details:

Join us for an enjoyable evening with the French Conversation group.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Leaps (Ages 1-2 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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 oppo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Leaps (Ages 2-4 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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 oppo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Barnes Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Language Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 we...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Barnes Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Groups
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Game Club

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for the Teen Game Club at the [Library Name], where the fun never stops! Open to students in Grades 7-12, our club meets every other week for a chance to unwind, socialize,...

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

Join us for the Teen Game Club at the [Library Name], where the fun never stops! Open to students in Grades 7-12, our club meets every other week for a chance to unwind, socialize, and play a variety of games.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Chess Club (Gr. 2-6, Sign Up Online)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

For students in grades 2-6 interested in learning to play chess or improving their chess game. Students should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit. Meetings foc...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Event Details:

For students in grades 2-6 interested in learning to play chess or improving their chess game. Students should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VIRTUAL - Simsbury Camera Club: Close Up Artistry with Lensbaby

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Photography
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Simsbury Camera Club is proud to present Elizabeth Willson, Lensbaby Ambassador. Are you ready to expand your creativity in capturing the wonder of the world illuminated, shini...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Photography
Required
Event Details:

The Simsbury Camera Club is proud to present Elizabeth Willson, Lensbaby Ambassador. Are you ready to expand your creativity in capturing the wonder of the world illuminated, shining, growing, and living around you?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

AARP Tax Assistance

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers will provide free individual income tax filing assistance. You must book an appointment ahead of time by calling the Simsbury Senior Center at (860) 658-32...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance
Event Details:

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers will provide free individual income tax filing assistance. You must book an appointment ahead of time by calling the Simsbury Senior Center at (860) 658-3273.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Feelings & Friends (Ages 1-5 w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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. Each ...

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

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.