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hola bebe

Hola Bebé (All Ages w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Hola Bebé is a Spanish language storytime. Speakers of all languages are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Whether you already speak Spanish or want to learn something new, this is a fun program for all.

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

Hola Bebé is a Spanish language storytime. Speakers of all languages are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Whether you already speak Spanish or want to learn something new, this is a fun program for all.

This event is in the "Adults" group
English Conversation

English Conversation Club

Friday, May 8, 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
Marc Berger

FSPL Coffeehouse: Marc Berger

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Live Performance, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults

 Marc's life has been about pursuing twin passions: creating, recording and performing his original songs and exploring the American West.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Live Performance, Music & Dance
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Marc's life has been about pursuing twin passions: creating, recording and performing his original songs and exploring the American West.

This event is in the "Children" group
handprint flower pot

PICKUP: Mother's Day Craft (All Ages)

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
Children's Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Children

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

This event is in the "Children" group
bubbles

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

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dark blue background with scroll font reading Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng.  Small figure of a girl swimming between lines.

Everything I Never Told You Book Chat

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join us on Saturday, May 9th at 11 am for a book discussion about Celeste Ng’s novel Everything I Never Told You.

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

Join us on Saturday, May 9th at 11 am for a book discussion about Celeste Ng’s novel Everything I Never Told You.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Sheet music.

Mother's Day Concert

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Live Performance, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a special Mother's Day concert featuring a piano, violin, and cello trio form The Hartt School.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Live Performance, Music & Dance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special Mother's Day concert featuring a piano, violin, and cello trio form The Hartt School.

This event is in the "Children" group
bubbles

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

Monday, May 11, 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 11, 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
The book cover for 1st to Die, the title is written in a large font beside the Golden Gate Bridge

VIRTUAL - Mystery Book Group: First to Die

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Mystery Book Group has moved to 100% virtual this season. Join our moderator, Carole Shmurak, from the comfort of your home for an interesting and lively discussion of the mystery book First to Die by James Patterson.

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

Mystery Book Group has moved to 100% virtual this season. Join our moderator, Carole Shmurak, from the comfort of your home for an interesting and lively discussion of the mystery book First to Die by James Patterson.

This event is in the "Children" group
pokemon cards

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

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Fandoms
Age Group:
Children

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.

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
This event is in the "Business" group
IWM

Monday Maker Club

Monday, May 11, 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 "Children" group
Born to Read

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

Tuesday, May 12, 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
Knitting supplies

Morning Knitting Group

Tuesday, May 12, 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 "Children" group
two babies playing

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

Tuesday, May 12, 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 "Adults" group
Robot Proof Book

VIRTUAL - How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Author
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr.

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

Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Teen Craft flyer with various craft items in the background like scissor, glue, markers, etc.

Craft & Chill:

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Drop by the Teen Space for a crafty time! Twice a month we will try out a different craft. This week we're going to try diamond art.

All supplies provided. For Grades 7-12. 

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

Drop by the Teen Space for a crafty time! Twice a month we will try out a different craft. This week we're going to try diamond art.

All supplies provided. For Grades 7-12. 

This event is in the "Children" group
legos

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

Tuesday, May 12, 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, May 13, 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 "Adults" group
hola

HYBRID - Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Barnes Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Language Groups
Age Group:
Adults

Did you take 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 in-person or virtually. 

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

Did you take 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 in-person or virtually. 

This event is in the "Children" group
parachute

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

Wednesday, May 13, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Teen Game Club

Teen Game Club

Wednesday, May 13, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
funny money

Crazy 8's: Funny Money (Gr. 3-5, Sign Up Online)

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

This week we’ll explore how money works by playing with coins and learning about their different values.

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

This week we’ll explore how money works by playing with coins and learning about their different values.

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

Intro to Knitting with Jeanne Silag at Simsbury Yarns - 2 Class Series

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens
Registration opens 4/22!

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

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration opens 4/22!

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