This event is in the "Adults" group Transitioning to Retirement Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Wagner Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Are you considering retirement or recently retired? Join us for an informal discussion on the social aspects of retirement, making every day count, and getting the motivation to seize the day. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Transitioning to Retirement 6:30pm–8:00pm Health & Wellness Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Wagner Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Are you considering retirement or recently retired? Join us for an informal discussion on the social aspects of retirement, making every day count, and getting the motivation to seize the day.
This event is in the "Children" group Little Learner's Storytime (Ages 1-4 years w/Caregiver, Drop In) Thursday, May 14, 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 14 2026 Thu Little Learner's Storytime (Ages 1-4 years w/Caregiver, Drop In) 10:30am–11:00am Storytime 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 "Children" group Celebrate Pizza Party Day! (Gr. PreK-6, Sign Up Online) Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink Age Group: Children Come hang out with friends at the library to celebrate Pizza Party Day! We will enjoy pizza and cartoons! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 14 2026 Thu Celebrate Pizza Party Day! (Gr. PreK-6, Sign Up Online) 4:00pm–4:30pm Food & Drink Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Food & Drink Registration Required Event Details: Come hang out with friends at the library to celebrate Pizza Party Day! We will enjoy pizza and cartoons!
This event is in the "Adults" group Homeschool Club for Parents: Homeschool Materials Swap Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Adults Do you have materials you don't need anymore? Donate your like new or gently used materials, books, curriculum etc. and/or come in to browse and take new materials home! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Homeschool Club for Parents: Homeschool Materials Swap 6:00pm–8:00pm Special Event Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Do you have materials you don't need anymore? Donate your like new or gently used materials, books, curriculum etc. and/or come in to browse and take new materials home!
This event is in the "Teens" group Q Plus Teen Group Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming Age Group: Teens Hang out and be yourself! All identities are welcome! We'll have a variety of crafts and games to choose from. Snacks provided. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 14 2026 Thu Q Plus Teen Group 6:00pm–8:00pm Arts & Crafts, Gaming Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming Event Details: Hang out and be yourself! All identities are welcome! We'll have a variety of crafts and games to choose from. Snacks provided.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Homeschool Club for Parents: College Admissions 101 Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Adults, Teens Calling all homeschooling parents and teens! Are you wondering what preparing for college might look like? Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 14 2026 Thu Homeschool Club for Parents: College Admissions 101 7:00pm–8:00pm Special Event Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Weatogue Room Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Calling all homeschooling parents and teens! Are you wondering what preparing for college might look like?
This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Book Discussion Group Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Book Groups Age Group: Adults Join moderator Jackie Takiff for a lively discussion of this month's book, A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway. All are welcome to attend. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Adult Book Discussion Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Book Groups Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Tariffville Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups Registration Required Event Details: Join moderator Jackie Takiff for a lively discussion of this month's book, A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway. All are welcome to attend. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.
This event is in the "Children" group Baby Yoga (Ages 9 weeks to Crawling w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online) Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Children Join us for a Baby Yoga class designed for infants aged 9 weeks up to crawling and their caregivers. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 15 2026 Fri Baby Yoga (Ages 9 weeks to Crawling w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online) 10:00am–10:30am Special Event Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a Baby Yoga class designed for infants aged 9 weeks up to crawling and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Club Friday, May 15, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 15 2026 Fri English Conversation Club 10:30am–12:30pm Language Groups 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 "Teens" group Teen Homeschool Hangout Friday, May 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming Age Group: Teens Are you a homeschooling teen in the Farmington Valley? Want to meet other teens your age? Come hang out at Simsbury Public Library, and we'll have a chill time. For ages 13-18. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 15 2026 Fri Teen Homeschool Hangout 1:00pm–2:00pm Arts & Crafts, Gaming Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming Event Details: Are you a homeschooling teen in the Farmington Valley? Want to meet other teens your age? Come hang out at Simsbury Public Library, and we'll have a chill time. For ages 13-18.
This event is in the "Adults" group Friday Matinee: Conclave Friday, May 15, 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 Conclave (2024), popcorn included. You may also bring your own snacks and closed-top beverage. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 15 2026 Fri Friday Matinee: Conclave 1:00pm–3:00pm 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 Friday Matinee at the library! This week, catch Conclave (2024), popcorn included. You may also bring your own snacks and closed-top beverage.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Fiber Arts Friday Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Do you like to knit, crochet, cross stitch, embroider, and/or needle felt? Then bring your current WIP to the Library! Materials will be available for those who want to try out a fiber art. Snacks will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 15 2026 Fri Teen Fiber Arts Friday 3:30pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Do you like to knit, crochet, cross stitch, embroider, and/or needle felt? Then bring your current WIP to the Library! Materials will be available for those who want to try out a fiber art. Snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group OFFSITE Touch-a-Truck & DPW Open House (All Ages w/Caregiver, Drop In) Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm Offsite Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Children, All Ages Join us at the DPW facility at 66 Town Forest Road, West Simsbury, to celebrate National Public Works Week with a Touch-a-Truck and Public Works Open House on Saturday, May 16, 2026. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 16 2026 Sat OFFSITE Touch-a-Truck & DPW Open House (All Ages w/Caregiver, Drop In) 9:00am–12:00pm Special Event Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Join us at the DPW facility at 66 Town Forest Road, West Simsbury, to celebrate National Public Works Week with a Touch-a-Truck and Public Works Open House on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group Maker-in-Residence Ava: In-Depth Cricut Design Space Class with Papercrafts in the Technology Learning Center Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:45am Technology Learning Center at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Age Group: Adults, Business Registration Opens 4/23/2026!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 your own Papercrafts. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group May 16 2026 Sat Maker-in-Residence Ava: In-Depth Cricut Design Space Class with Papercrafts in the Technology Learning Center 10:00am–11:45am Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Technology Learning Center Age Group: Adults, Business Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Registration Opens 4/23/2026!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 your own Papercrafts.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Lotus Lantern Class Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Travel & Culture Age Group: All Ages The Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project (“KSCPP”) will present a lotus lantern craft class, which involves making a traditional Korean lotus lantern. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group May 16 2026 Sat Lotus Lantern Class 10:30am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Travel & Culture Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Travel & Culture Registration Required Event Details: The Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project (“KSCPP”) will present a lotus lantern craft class, which involves making a traditional Korean lotus lantern.
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 Drop-In Instruction Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens Drop-in to the Innovators' Workshop to get an overview of the Cricut Maker with Ava Rodrigues, Maker-in-Residence! For Adults and Teens 13+ Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 16 2026 Sat Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Drop-In Instruction 12:00pm–2:00pm Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Innovators' Workshop Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens 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! For Adults and Teens 13+
This event is in the "Adults" group Simsbury Let's Talk: Honor Flight Connecticut Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Lectures Age Group: Adults Join us to learn about the Connecticut Honor Flight Program, a nonprofit dedicated to transporting our local veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials built in their honor. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 16 2026 Sat Simsbury Let's Talk: Honor Flight Connecticut 2:00pm–3:30pm Lectures Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Tariffville Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures Registration Required Event Details: Join us to learn about the Connecticut Honor Flight Program, a nonprofit dedicated to transporting our local veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials built in their honor.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Magic the Gathering Meetup Saturday, May 16, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 16 2026 Sat Magic the Gathering Meetup 2:30pm–4:00pm Gaming Open 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 Books & Bubbles Storytime (Ages 1-5 w/Caregiver, Drop In) Monday, May 18, 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). View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 18 2026 Mon Books & Bubbles Storytime (Ages 1-5 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: 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, May 18, 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). View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 18 2026 Mon Books & Bubbles Storytime (Ages 1-5 w/Caregiver, Drop In) 10:30am–11:00am Storytime 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 Candy BINGO! (Gr. K-6, Sign Up Online) Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children Join us to play some fun BINGO and win candy prizes! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 18 2026 Mon Candy BINGO! (Gr. K-6, Sign Up Online) 4:00pm–4:30pm 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 to play some fun BINGO and win candy prizes!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group Intermediate Knitting with Jeanne Silag from Simsbury Yarns - 3 Class Series Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Barnes Conference Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Age Group: Adults, Business Registration opens 4/20!Simsbury Public Library and Simsbury Yarns are teaming up to offer another intermediate knitting class series! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group May 18 2026 Mon Intermediate Knitting with Jeanne Silag from Simsbury Yarns - 3 Class Series 5:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Barnes Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Business Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Registration opens 4/20!Simsbury Public Library and Simsbury Yarns are teaming up to offer another intermediate knitting class series!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group Monday Maker Club Monday, May 18, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group May 18 2026 Mon Monday Maker Club 6:00pm–8:00pm Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop Open 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 "Adults" group Meet John Adams: A Lively and Revolutionary Conversation with America's Second President Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library Program Type: History, Live Performance Age Group: Adults Audience members are transported to the Revolutionary era during George Baker’s one-hour portrayal of President John Adams. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 18 2026 Mon Meet John Adams: A Lively and Revolutionary Conversation with America's Second President 6:30pm–7:30pm History, Live Performance Open Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History, Live Performance Registration Required Event Details: Audience members are transported to the Revolutionary era during George Baker’s one-hour portrayal of President John Adams.