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English Conversation Club

Friday, January 9, 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

Friday Matinee: Bob Trevino Likes It

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Film
Age Group:
Adults

Come catch a Friday matinee at the library! This week, catch Bob Trevino Likes It (2024), popcorn and water included. You may also bring your own snacks and closed-top beverage.

Open
Registration Required
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 Friday matinee at the library! This week, 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
This event is in the "Business" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Celebrate National Vision Board Day with Ava and Canva!

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Technology Learning Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computer & Technology, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens
Registration Open 12/20/2025!

A very special ONE DAY ONLY class! Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, to create your 2026 Vision Board in Canva. Limited to adults and teens 13+ years of age.

Upcoming
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:
Registration Open 12/20/2025!

A very special ONE DAY ONLY class! Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, to create your 2026 Vision Board in Canva. Limited to adults and teens 13+ years of age.

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

Celebrate National Vision Board Day with Ava and Canva!

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:30pm
Technology Learning Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computer & Technology, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens
Registration Open 12/20/2025!

A very special ONE DAY ONLY class! Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, to create your 2026 Vision Board in Canva. Limited to adults and teens 13+ years of age.

Upcoming
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:
Registration Open 12/20/2025!

A very special ONE DAY ONLY class! Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, to create your 2026 Vision Board in Canva. Limited to adults and teens 13+ years of age.

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

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

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 12:30pm - 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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Magic the Gathering Meetup

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Looking for a space to play Magic the Gathering? Or are you a new player looking to try it out? Come to the library to battle fellow Magic enthusiasts!

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

Looking for a space to play Magic the Gathering? Or are you a new player looking to try it out? Come to the library to battle fellow Magic enthusiasts!

This event is in the "Children" group

Children's Winter Reading Bingo

All Day 1/12 - 2/27
Children's Room at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Children

To enroll, just start a Bingo sheet for each child in your family.

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

To enroll, just start a Bingo sheet for each child in your family.

This event is in the "Children" group

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

Monday, January 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 for stories, songs, movement, and bubbles! 

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! 

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
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 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 "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
Registration Required
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.

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 "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.

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

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

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.

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

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
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 "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
Registration Required
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 "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.

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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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 "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
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 12/25!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut STICKER class!

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
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 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
Registration Required
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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Club

Friday, January 16, 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.