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Teen Advisory Board

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space 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: Teen Space
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Business" group
Meet the Maker

Meet the Maker with Heather from Birch, please at Gather on Hopmeadow!

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business
Registration Opens 4/8/2026!

Join Kirsten Hocker at Gather on Hopmeadow for a Watercolor Painting Workshop with Heather van Frankenhuyzen of Birch,

Waitlist
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration Opens 4/8/2026!

Join Kirsten Hocker at Gather on Hopmeadow for a Watercolor Painting Workshop with Heather van Frankenhuyzen of Birch,

This event is in the "Children" group
little learners

Little Learner's Storytime (Ages 1-4 years w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us as we explore colors, numbers, and letters through stories, songs, movement, and more!

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

Join us as we explore colors, numbers, and letters through stories, songs, movement, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Business" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
MIR Ava

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Mother's Day Gifts (Mugs/Coasters) Class

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens
Registration Open 4/9/2026!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut Mother's Day Gifts Mug/Coaster class!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration Open 4/9/2026!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut Mother's Day Gifts Mug/Coaster class!

This event is in the "Children" group
chalk the walk

Outdoor Chalk the Walk Storytime (Ages 1-6 w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Lawn at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a special outdoor storytime! We'll enjoy songs and movement, we'll read Chalk the Walk and we'll end with a chalk art activity. Rain or shine! We will move inside in inclement weather.

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special outdoor storytime! We'll enjoy songs and movement, we'll read Chalk the Walk and we'll end with a chalk art activity. Rain or shine! We will move inside in inclement weather.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Business" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
MIR Ava

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Mother's Day Gifts (Mugs/Coasters) Class

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens
Registration Open 4/9/2026!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut Mother's Day Gifts Mug/Coaster class!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration Open 4/9/2026!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut Mother's Day Gifts Mug/Coaster class!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Business" group
Canva for Business

Canva PROJECTS with Ava Rodrigues - INTERMEDIATE Workshop

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Technology Learning Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Computer & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Business
New Intermediate Class! Canva for Business Beginners Class is a Prerequisite or equivalent experience.

Join Ava Rodrigues and learn how to create a presentation/slide deck using Canva! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Technology Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Business & Career, Computer & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:
New Intermediate Class! Canva for Business Beginners Class is a Prerequisite or equivalent experience.

Join Ava Rodrigues and learn how to create a presentation/slide deck using Canva! 

This event is in the "Adults" group
An image of the CT Audubon Society logo which is a blue and yellow bird

Birding by Ear: Nature's Symphony

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Finding and identifying birds can be difficult, particularly in summer. Join CT Audubon for an introduction to the joys of birding by ear. Learn tricks to help you recognize common bird songs and some of the tools available to help.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Finding and identifying birds can be difficult, particularly in summer. Join CT Audubon for an introduction to the joys of birding by ear. Learn tricks to help you recognize common bird songs and some of the tools available to help.

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

Teen Photo Contest Awards Ceremony

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join us for the Teen Photo Award Ceremony and celebrate the winners! After the ceremony, the winning photographs will be on display in the Library for the month of May.

Light refreshments will be provided. 

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

Join us for the Teen Photo Award Ceremony and celebrate the winners! After the ceremony, the winning photographs will be on display in the Library for the month of May.

Light refreshments will be provided. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Parenting 101

HYBRID - Parenting 101

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Barnes Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Lectures, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Barnes Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lectures, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Coach Book and Author

VIRTUAL - On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Author
Age Group:
Teens, Children

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Children
Program Type: Author
Event Details:

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

This event is in the "Children" group
baby yoga

Baby Yoga (Ages 9 weeks to Crawling w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a Baby Yoga class designed for infants aged 9 weeks up to crawling and their caregivers.

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

Join us for a Baby Yoga class designed for infants aged 9 weeks up to crawling and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Adults" group
English Conversation

English Conversation Club

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Wagner Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Language Groups
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Wagner Conference 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Business" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Sustainability Fair

Third Annual Sustainability Fair: Activities & More

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Library Lawn at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens, Children, All Ages

The Simsbury Sustainability Committee and the Simsbury Public Library present their Third Annual Sustainability Fair. 

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens, Children, All Ages
Event Details:

The Simsbury Sustainability Committee and the Simsbury Public Library present their Third Annual Sustainability Fair. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Business" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Sustainability Fair

Third Annual Sustainability Fair: Sustainability Trade Show

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens, Children, All Ages

The Simsbury Sustainability Committee and the Simsbury Public Library present their Third Annual Sustainability Fair. 

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens, Children, All Ages
Event Details:

The Simsbury Sustainability Committee and the Simsbury Public Library present their Third Annual Sustainability Fair. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

From Liberty to Legacy—Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
History, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

1776 and Hamilton: two American musicals telling the story of the founding of our nation.  This lecture looks at these revolutionary musicals and their contrasting visions of an American society at a crossroads.  Note: this lecture featu

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

1776 and Hamilton: two American musicals telling the story of the founding of our nation.  This lecture looks at these revolutionary musicals and their contrasting visions of an American society at a crossroads.  Note: this lecture featu

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

Sweet Connections with Pastry Chef Kim Hoang Wood of le Bahn Patisserie

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children

Pastry Chef Kim Hoáng Wood of le Bánh Patisserie will serve up assorted desserts while attendees whip up some conversation. Meet new neighbors, make new friends, and combat loneliness together. Registration is required.

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

Pastry Chef Kim Hoáng Wood of le Bánh Patisserie will serve up assorted desserts while attendees whip up some conversation. Meet new neighbors, make new friends, and combat loneliness together. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Children" group
bubbles

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

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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

Please plan to attend only ONE session (either 10AM OR 10:30AM).

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

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

Please plan to attend only ONE session (either 10AM OR 10:30AM).

This event is in the "Children" group
bubbles

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

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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

Please plan to attend only ONE session (either 10AM OR 10:30AM).

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

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

Please plan to attend only ONE session (either 10AM OR 10:30AM).

This event is in the "Adults" group
Red Cross logo

Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

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
folded Starfighter

Celebrate Star Wars Day! (Gr. K-6, Sign Up Online)

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us at the library to celebrate Star Wars Day! We will make paper airplanes from a galaxy far far away and put them to the test. May the 4th be with you!

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

Join us at the library to celebrate Star Wars Day! We will make paper airplanes from a galaxy far far away and put them to the test. May the 4th be with you!

This event is in the "Adults" group
French Conversation

French Conversation Group

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fireplace at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Language Groups
Age Group:
Adults

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

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Business" group
IWM

Monday Maker Club

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business

Join our Monday Maker Club to work on personal or collaborative projects, get feedback from other makers, or try something new!

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

Join our Monday Maker Club to work on personal or collaborative projects, get feedback from other makers, or try something new!

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

VIRTUAL - Spring Job & Career Series: Targeted Cover Letters with Deb Kraweic

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens

Join Deb Kraweic, Career Management Consultant from Arrow Career Consulting, LLC, in this virtual workshop to learn how to write Targeted Cover Letters.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Business & Career
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Deb Kraweic, Career Management Consultant from Arrow Career Consulting, LLC, in this virtual workshop to learn how to write Targeted Cover Letters.