This event is in the "Adults" group VIRTUAL - Mystery Book Group: Silver Swan Monday, January 12, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Book Groups Age Group: Adults The Mystery Book Group has moved to be 100% virtual this season. Join our moderator, Carole Shmurak, from the comfort of home for an interesting and lively discussion of the mystery book The Silver Swan by Benjamin Black. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon VIRTUAL - Mystery Book Group: Silver Swan 12:00pm–2:00pm Book Groups Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups Registration Required Event Details: The Mystery Book Group has moved to be 100% virtual this season. Join our moderator, Carole Shmurak, from the comfort of home for an interesting and lively discussion of the mystery book The Silver Swan by Benjamin Black.
This event is in the "Children" group Peace Project (Gr. K-6, Sign Up Online) Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us for a peace-themed art project in honor of MLK Day. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Peace Project (Gr. K-6, Sign Up Online) 4:00pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Discovery Center Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a peace-themed art project in honor of MLK Day.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group Work for Yourself (Even If You Don’t Know What You’d Do Yet) with Kori Burkholder Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Business & Career, Special Event Age Group: Adults, Business Join Kori Burkholder, Career Clarity & Reinvention Coach, for this interactive session that helps aspiring entrepreneurs brainstorm self-employment paths using their existing skills, passions, and life experiences. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Work for Yourself (Even If You Don’t Know What You’d Do Yet) with Kori Burkholder 6:30pm–8:00pm Business & Career, Special Event Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Adults, Business Program Type: Business & Career, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Join Kori Burkholder, Career Clarity & Reinvention Coach, for this interactive session that helps aspiring entrepreneurs brainstorm self-employment paths using their existing skills, passions, and life experiences.
This event is in the "Children" group Born to Read (Ages Birth to Crawling w/Caregiver, Drop In) Tuesday, January 13, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Born to Read (Ages Birth to Crawling w/Caregiver, Drop In) 10:00am–10:30am Storytime 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 Great Decisions Morning Session Tuesday, January 13, 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: View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Great Decisions Morning Session 10:00am–12:00pm Current Events, Discussion Groups, Great Decisions 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, January 13, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Baby Playgroup (Ages Birth to Crawling w/Caregiver, Drop In) 10:30am–11:00am 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 VIRTUAL - The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Author Age Group: Adults Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential qu View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue VIRTUAL - The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks 2:00pm–3:00pm Author Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Details: Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential qu
This event is in the "Children" group LEGO Club (Gr. PreK-6, Sign Up Online) Tuesday, January 13, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 13 2026 Tue LEGO Club (Gr. PreK-6, Sign Up Online) 4:00pm–4:45pm Gaming Open 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Boost Your Immunity Through Good Nutrition w/ Lisa Cooperman Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lectures Age Group: Adults Your immune system starts in the kitchen! Learn how to nourish your body with colorful fruits, veggies, lean protein, and healthy fats. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Boost Your Immunity Through Good Nutrition w/ Lisa Cooperman 6:30pm–7:30pm Health & Wellness, Lectures Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Tariffville Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lectures Registration Required Event Details: Your immune system starts in the kitchen! Learn how to nourish your body with colorful fruits, veggies, lean protein, and healthy fats.
Veteran's Outreach Assistance Wednesday, January 14, 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. View Details Jan 14 2026 Wed Veteran's Outreach Assistance 9:30am–2:00pm 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 Little Leaps (Ages 1-2 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online) Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime Age Group: Children Children and caregivers will participate in a creative movement class where stationary and locomotor skills will be explored. These concepts include rhythm, tempo, levels, and opposites. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Little Leaps (Ages 1-2 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online) 10:00am–10:30am Music & Dance, Storytime Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Children and caregivers will participate in a creative movement class where stationary and locomotor skills will be explored. These concepts include rhythm, tempo, levels, and opposites.
This event is in the "Children" group Little Leaps (Ages 2-4 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online) Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime Age Group: Children Children and caregivers will participate in a creative movement class where stationary and locomotor skills will be explored. These concepts include rhythm, tempo, levels, and opposites. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Little Leaps (Ages 2-4 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online) 10:30am–11:00am Music & Dance, Storytime Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Children and caregivers will participate in a creative movement class where stationary and locomotor skills will be explored. These concepts include rhythm, tempo, levels, and opposites.
This event is in the "Adults" group HYBRID - Spanish Conversation Group Wednesday, January 14, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed HYBRID - Spanish Conversation Group 11:00am–12:30pm Language Groups Open 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 "Adults" group Libby 101 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Computer & Technology Age Group: Adults Wondering what Libby is all about? Come learn how to use the Libby app where you will have access to thousands of free e-books, audiobooks and magazines! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Libby 101 1:30pm–3:00pm Computer & Technology Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computer & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Wondering what Libby is all about? Come learn how to use the Libby app where you will have access to thousands of free e-books, audiobooks and magazines!
This event is in the "Children" group Community Canvas (Gr. K-6, Sign Up Online) Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Age Group: Children Join us on a Simsbury Schools no school day for a special community art project. Kids will work together to create works of art that will be displayed in the Children's Room. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Community Canvas (Gr. K-6, Sign Up Online) 2:30pm–3:00pm Arts & Crafts, Special Event Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Tariffville Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Join us on a Simsbury Schools no school day for a special community art project. Kids will work together to create works of art that will be displayed in the Children's Room.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Game Club Wednesday, January 14, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Teen Game Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Gaming 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group This event is in the "Teens" group Meet the Maker Paint Pouring with Emi-Sue Creations at Gather on Hopmeadow! Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Offsite Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens Registration Opens 12/10/2025!Join Kirsten Hocker at Gather on Hopmeadow for a Paint Pouring Workshop with Emily Pacheco of Emi-Sue Creations! Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Meet the Maker Paint Pouring with Emi-Sue Creations at Gather on Hopmeadow! 6:00pm–8:00pm Arts & Crafts, Special Event Open Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Registration Opens 12/10/2025!Join Kirsten Hocker at Gather on Hopmeadow for a Paint Pouring Workshop with Emily Pacheco of Emi-Sue Creations!
This event is in the "Adults" group Wednesday Movie Night: Bob Trevino Likes It Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Film Age Group: Adults Come catch a movie at the library! This month, catch Bob Trevino Likes It (2024), popcorn and water included. You may also bring your own snacks and closed-top beverage. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Wednesday Movie Night: Bob Trevino Likes It 6:00pm–8:30pm Film Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Film Registration Required Event Details: Come catch a movie at the library! This month, catch Bob Trevino Likes It (2024), popcorn and water included. You may also bring your own snacks and closed-top beverage.
This event is in the "Adults" group Beginner Banjo Class Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Music & Dance Age Group: Adults Join banjoist Kent Besocke for a fun and easy introduction to the banjo! Perfect for absolute beginners, this workshop provides the banjos, so you can dive right in. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Beginner Banjo Class 7:00pm–8:00pm Music & Dance Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Weatogue Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Music & Dance Registration Required Event Details: Join banjoist Kent Besocke for a fun and easy introduction to the banjo! Perfect for absolute beginners, this workshop provides the banjos, so you can dive right in.
This event is in the "Children" group Early Explorers (Ages 1-5 w/Caregiver, Drop In) Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Age Group: Children Early Explorers is a toddler enrichment program that will allow your toddler time to socialize with other toddlers while also engaging in a variety of activities each week that are fun, engaging, educational and developmentally appropriate. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Early Explorers (Ages 1-5 w/Caregiver, Drop In) 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Children Event Details: Early Explorers is a toddler enrichment program that will allow your toddler time to socialize with other toddlers while also engaging in a variety of activities each week that are fun, engaging, educational and developmentally appropriate.
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: Cricut Stickers Class! Thursday, January 15, 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 12/25!Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut STICKER class! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Stickers Class! 2:30pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop Upcoming 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 12/25!Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut STICKER class!
This event is in the "Children" group Storybook Theatre (Gr. K-4, Sign Up Online) Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Live Performance Age Group: Children Ms. Katie is excited to share some basics tenets of theater for our young patrons. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Storybook Theatre (Gr. K-4, Sign Up Online) 4:00pm–4:45pm Live Performance Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Discovery Center Age Group: Children Program Type: Live Performance Registration Required Event Details: Ms. Katie is excited to share some basics tenets of theater for our young patrons.
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: Cricut Stickers Class! Thursday, January 15, 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 12/25!Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut STICKER class! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Stickers Class! 4:00pm–5:30pm Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop Upcoming 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 12/25!Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut STICKER class!
This event is in the "Adults" group Parenting Book Group Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Barnes Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Book Groups Age Group: Adults Looking to read more parenting books and want someone to talk to about it? We've got you covered! Join us for our new Parenting Book Club group that will meet on the third Thursday of the month. You can come in person or via zoom! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Parenting Book Group 7:00pm–8:00pm Book Groups Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Barnes Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups Registration Required Event Details: Looking to read more parenting books and want someone to talk to about it? We've got you covered! Join us for our new Parenting Book Club group that will meet on the third Thursday of the month. You can come in person or via zoom!