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English Conversation Club

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Language Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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...

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

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Maker-in-Residence Ayla: Laser-Engraver Drop-In Instruction

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in to the Innovators' Workshop to get an overview of our Laser-Engraver with Ayla (eye-lah) Duve, one of our new Makers-in-Residence! Ayla will give demonstrations using th...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Event Details:

Drop-in to the Innovators' Workshop to get an overview of our Laser-Engraver with Ayla (eye-lah) Duve, one of our new Makers-in-Residence!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Homeschool Hangout

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
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. This month we're pl...

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: 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. This month we're playing games on the Nintendo Switch. For ages 13-18.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friday Matinee: Barbie (2023)

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Catch a matinee at the library! This week, catch Barbie (2023), popcorn included. Synopsis: Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfe...

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

Catch a matinee at the library! This week, catch Barbie (2023), popcorn included.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Simsbury Somewhat Silent Book Club

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

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. One r...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Groups
Required
Event Details:

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.

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

OFFSITE Touch-a-Truck & DPW Open House (All Ages w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us at the DPW facility at 66 Town Forest Road, West Simsbury, to kick off the 2024 National Public Works Week with a Touch-a-Truck and Public Works Open House on Saturday, May...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us at the DPW facility at 66 Town Forest Road, West Simsbury, to kick off the 2024 National Public Works Week with a Touch-a-Truck and Public Works Open House on Saturday, May 18, 2024.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Historical Miniature Gaming for Teens

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming, History
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Do you love board games and history?! We have two amazing historical games for you to play! Game descriptions below: Trench Wars: The 1918 Spring Offensive. Russia has just surr...

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

Do you love board games and history?! We have two amazing historical games for you to play! Game descriptions below:

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Monday, May 20, 2024 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, May 20, 2024 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 "All Ages" group.

Maker-in-Residence Ayla: Laser-Engraver Class

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join one of our new Makers-in-Residence, Ayla (eye-lah) Duve, for a Laser-Engraver class!  Ayla will introduce you to our Laser-Engraver, teaching you some basics on the so...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Join one of our new Makers-in-Residence, Ayla (eye-lah) Duve, for a Laser-Engraver class! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Maker-in-Residence Ayla: Laser-Engraver Class

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join one of our new Makers-in-Residence, Ayla (eye-lah) Duve, for a Laser-Engraver class!  Ayla will introduce you to our Laser-Engraver, teaching you some basics on the so...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Join one of our new Makers-in-Residence, Ayla (eye-lah) Duve, for a Laser-Engraver class! 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Cupcake Chaos (Gr. K-6, Sign Up Online)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us to frost and decorate a cupcake to eat or take home.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Join us to frost and decorate a cupcake to eat or take home.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Graduation Shirt Class

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join one of our new Makers-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut Graduation Shirt class!  Make a shirt using heat transfer vinyl for your little or big graduate. Good f...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Join one of our new Makers-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut Graduation Shirt class! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lawyers in Libraries

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Business Conference Room 1 at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking for legal advice concerning your case? If your case involves:  ● Landlord/Tenant ● Immigration Law ● Family Law ● Employment ● Consumer Rights ● Personal In...

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Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Business Conference Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Are you looking for legal advice concerning your case? If your case involves: 

● Landlord/Tenant ● Immigration Law ● Family Law ● Employment ● Consumer Rights ● Personal Injury Or other areas of law 

This event is in the "Business" group.

Understanding Retirement Plans from 401Ks to Roth IRAs with Tim Baker

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Finance
Age Group:
Business
Event Details:

Whether you work in the private sector and have a 401(k) or in the public sector and have a 403(b), this workshop will help you understand your options and how they work. We wil...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Business
Program Type: Finance
Required
Event Details:

Whether you work in the private sector and have a 401(k) or in the public sector and have a 403(b), this workshop will help you understand your options and how they work.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Time (Ages 25 months up to 4 years w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Get ready for rhymes, shakers, and songs designed for curious toddlers. Focus will be on a familiar structure to each meeting, so little ones can listen, follow directions, and hav...

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

Get ready for rhymes, shakers, and songs designed for curious toddlers. Focus will be on a familiar structure to each meeting, so little ones can listen, follow directions, and have lots of fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The 11:00 AM Writing Group

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Poetry & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A group for people who are interested in writing. Discussions concerning character, plot, dialogue, etc. In class writing. Please bring a paper notebook, pen or pencil to the meeti...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Poetry & Writing
Required
Event Details:

A group for people who are interested in writing. Discussions concerning character, plot, dialogue, etc. In class writing. Please bring a paper notebook, pen or pencil to the meeting.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tween Club (Gr. 5-6, Sign Up Online)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fandoms
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Mary and Mika for Tween Club where we'll hang out in the Weatogue Room and do something fun. This month we'll vote on something to watch after we make our own bag of popcorn f...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandoms
Required
Event Details:

Join Mary and Mika for Tween Club where we'll hang out in the Weatogue Room and do something fun. This month we'll vote on something to watch after we make our own bag of popcorn from the popcorn bar.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Comprehensive Long-Term Care

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Finance, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Lou and Jessica Pelletier from Pelletier Senior Planning will present an educational workshop on long-term care planning, addressing the growing need for care among seniors and bab...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Lou and Jessica Pelletier from Pelletier Senior Planning will present an educational workshop on long-term care planning, addressing the growing need for care among seniors and baby boomers.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual - Poetry Group

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Poetry & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Based on a different prompt each month, local adult poets will write poems to share with the group for constructive feedback.  Register for Zoom link. After registering, yo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Poetry & Writing
Required
Event Details:

Based on a different prompt each month, local adult poets will write poems to share with the group for constructive feedback. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VIRTUAL - Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Author
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Rebecca F. Kuang is the award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Poppy War trilogy, Babel: An Arcane History, and Yellowface. A Marshall Scholar, she has an MPhil...

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

Rebecca F.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Veterans Outreach Assistance

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 9:30am - 2:00pm
Barnes Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Barnes Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Music & Movement (Ages Birth-6 years w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 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:

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

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:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Fireplace 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: Fireplace
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.