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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

HYBRID - Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
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 "Teens" group

Teen Game Club

Wednesday, February 11, 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

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

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children

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.

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:

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

Adult Chess Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Looking to play more chess? Come check out the Adult Chess Club, where you will have the opportunity to play against fellow chess enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcome. Please note this is not a class to learn how to play.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking to play more chess? Come check out the Adult Chess Club, where you will have the opportunity to play against fellow chess enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcome. Please note this is not a class to learn how to play.

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

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

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens
Registration opens 1/21!

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 1/21!

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

AARP Tax Assistance

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Finance
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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

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

Thursday, February 12, 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

VIRTUAL - Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart

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

Feminist philosopher Dr.

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

Feminist philosopher Dr.

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: T-Shirt Cricut Class! (BYOT)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens
REGISTRATION OPENS 1/29!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a T-Shirt Cricut class! (BYOT - Bring Your Own T-Shirt)

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
REGISTRATION OPENS 1/29!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a T-Shirt Cricut class! (BYOT - Bring Your Own T-Shirt)

This event is in the "Children" group

Mini Dried Flower Bouquets (Gr. 2-6, Sign Up Online)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us to make your very own mini dried flower bouquet! And best of all, you will be able to enjoy it all year long!

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

Join us to make your very own mini dried flower bouquet! And best of all, you will be able to enjoy it all year long!

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: T-Shirt Cricut Class! (BYOT)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens
REGISTRATION OPENS 1/29!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a T-Shirt Cricut class! (BYOT - Bring Your Own T-Shirt)

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
REGISTRATION OPENS 1/29!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a T-Shirt Cricut class! (BYOT - Bring Your Own T-Shirt)