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Play Day (Ages Birth-6 w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Children ages birth-6 and their caregivers are welcome to join us for playtime in the FSPL Program Room. Kids can choose from different free play activities in a fun and relaxed environment. 

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

Children ages birth-6 and their caregivers are welcome to join us for playtime in the FSPL Program Room. Kids can choose from different free play activities in a fun and relaxed environment. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Pottery Painting (Gr. 2-6, Sign Up Online)

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Do you love small pottery characters and painting? If you do, come and join us to make your own beautiful creation!

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

Do you love small pottery characters and painting? If you do, come and join us to make your own beautiful creation!

This event is in the "Adults" group

VIRTUAL - Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Author
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

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

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Club

Friday, February 6, 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.

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

2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Livestream

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Live Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages

Join us for an Olympic opening ceremony viewing party! Experience the excitement as athletes parade in; drop in to enjoy snacks, drinks, and a fun afternoon for all! No registration required.

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

Join us for an Olympic opening ceremony viewing party! Experience the excitement as athletes parade in; drop in to enjoy snacks, drinks, and a fun afternoon for all! No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Dropoff: Teddy Bear Sleepover (All Ages, Sign Up Online)

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the FSPL Program Room between 3:30 and 5PM on Friday 2/6 to drop off your stuffie for the Teddy Bear Sleepover! Take a photo with your stuffie and tuck them in before you leave.

Waitlist
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:

Stop by the FSPL Program Room between 3:30 and 5PM on Friday 2/6 to drop off your stuffie for the Teddy Bear Sleepover! Take a photo with your stuffie and tuck them in before you leave.

This event is in the "Children" group

Pickup: Teddy Bear Sleepover (All Ages, Sign Up Online)

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the FSPL Program Room between 3:30 and 5PM on Friday 2/6 to drop off your stuffie for the Teddy Bear Sleepover! Take a photo with your stuffie and tuck them in before you leave.

Waitlist
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:

Stop by the FSPL Program Room between 3:30 and 5PM on Friday 2/6 to drop off your stuffie for the Teddy Bear Sleepover! Take a photo with your stuffie and tuck them in before you leave.

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

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

Saturday, February 7, 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 1/17/2026!

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 Valentine's Day decor.

Open
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 1/17/2026!

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 Valentine's Day decor.

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

Indoor Tailgate Party

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 2:30pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages

Once again, the Simsbury Senior Center and Simsbury Public Library are cosponsoring an Indoor Tailgate Party for the UConn Women’s Basketball game against Butler on Saturday, February 7.

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

Once again, the Simsbury Senior Center and Simsbury Public Library are cosponsoring an Indoor Tailgate Party for the UConn Women’s Basketball game against Butler on Saturday, February 7.

This event is in the "Business" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Drop-In Instruction

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Business, All Ages

Drop-in to the Innovators' Workshop to get an overview of the Cricut Maker with Ava Rodrigues, Maker-in-Residence!

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

Drop-in to the Innovators' Workshop to get an overview of the Cricut Maker with Ava Rodrigues, Maker-in-Residence!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Marcie Swift: Art, Music, & Spoken Word

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music & Dance, Poetry & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Local artist and musician Marcie Swift will discuss her new book, Whimsies & Wonders: Finding Joy Within the Chaos, a heartfelt collection of paintings and reflections born from a journey through illness, healing, and self-discovery.

Cancelled
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music & Dance, Poetry & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local artist and musician Marcie Swift will discuss her new book, Whimsies & Wonders: Finding Joy Within the Chaos, a heartfelt collection of paintings and reflections born from a journey through illness, healing, and self-discovery.

This event is in the "Children" group

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

Monday, February 9, 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

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

Monday, February 9, 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

VIRTUAL - Mystery Book Group: Blindsighted

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults

The Mystery Book Group has moved to 100% virtual this season. Join our moderator, Carole Shmurak, from the comfort of home  for an interesting and lively discussion of the mystery book Blindsighted by Karin Slaughter.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Mystery Book Group has moved to 100% virtual this season. Join our moderator, Carole Shmurak, from the comfort of home  for an interesting and lively discussion of the mystery book Blindsighted by Karin Slaughter.

This event is in the "Children" group

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

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon. We'll read a great winter picture book, followed by a craft where we will make a pinecone snowy owl!

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

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon. We'll read a great winter picture book, followed by a craft where we will make a pinecone snowy owl!

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

3D Printing Workshop in the Technology Learning Center

Monday, February 9, 2026 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.)

This event is in the "Children" group

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

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

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 "Adults" group

Morning Knitting Group

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Current Events, Discussion Groups, Great Decisions
Age Group:
Adults

This 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:

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Current Events, Discussion Groups, Great Decisions
Event Details:

This 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

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

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Children

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 "Teens" group

Sketch Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Let’s make art! This is an open studio program where participants can create whatever they want. Art supplies will be provided. For Grades 7-12. 

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

Let’s make art! This is an open studio program where participants can create whatever they want. Art supplies will be provided. For Grades 7-12. 

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Club (Gr. PreK-6 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children

Join us at the library to build with LEGOs. 

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

Join us at the library to build with LEGOs. 

Veteran's Outreach Assistance

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 2:00pm
Wagner Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library

Office hours by appointment to assist veteran's with filling out any required paperwork and answer questions you may have concerning your military service. Due to demand, walk-in assistance is not available.

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Wagner Conference Room
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. Due to demand, walk-in assistance is not available.

This event is in the "Children" group

Music and Movement (Ages Birth-6 years w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Children

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

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

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