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Learn the Embroidery Machine with Brynn Brown

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovators' Workshop at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business
REGISTRATION OPENS 1/1/2026!

Join Brynn Brown for a beginner Embroidery Machine Workshop!

This class will be in the Innovators' Workshop Makerspace. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
REGISTRATION OPENS 1/1/2026!

Join Brynn Brown for a beginner Embroidery Machine Workshop!

This class will be in the Innovators' Workshop Makerspace. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Discussion: Nature's Temples with author Joan Maloof

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

The Belden Forest, next to the Simsbury Library, is one of the oldest forests in Connecticut. In 2019 it was added to the national Old-Growth Forest Network (OGFN) as the Hartford County representative forest. During this talk Dr.

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Lectures
Event Details:

The Belden Forest, next to the Simsbury Library, is one of the oldest forests in Connecticut. In 2019 it was added to the national Old-Growth Forest Network (OGFN) as the Hartford County representative forest. During this talk Dr.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Parenting Disability Support Group

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with disabilities? Consider the Parenting Disability Support Group - a safe and supportive space for those who are raising children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

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

Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with disabilities? Consider the Parenting Disability Support Group - a safe and supportive space for those who are raising children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

This event is in the "Children" group

Bonjour, les mômes! French time (Ages Birth-5 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Language Groups, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us to create a moment of connection between caregiver and child as we build our bilingual/multilingual community. We invite you to interact through movement, visuals, and props, with stories and music in French (and some English).

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

Join us to create a moment of connection between caregiver and child as we build our bilingual/multilingual community. We invite you to interact through movement, visuals, and props, with stories and music in French (and some English).

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Club

Friday, January 23, 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

Nature Journaling: Relief from the Winter Doldrums

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults

In the depths of winter, there is spring in the soul, and nature journaling is a refreshing way to begin the new year, tap into joy, and start a healthy habit.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

In the depths of winter, there is spring in the soul, and nature journaling is a refreshing way to begin the new year, tap into joy, and start a healthy habit.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tapping into the Past: Tavern Life in Early Connecticut

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Co-Sponsored by the Simsbury Senior Center and Presented by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

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

Co-Sponsored by the Simsbury Senior Center and Presented by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

This event is in the "Adults" group

Uke Hoot

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Live Performance, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as Kinetic Ukes play through American roots and popular music favorites. An open mic for ukulele players (including baritone ukes) has also been added! All playing abilities are welcome so come share what you have been working on!

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

Join us as Kinetic Ukes play through American roots and popular music favorites. An open mic for ukulele players (including baritone ukes) has also been added! All playing abilities are welcome so come share what you have been working on!

This event is in the "Children" group

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

Monday, January 26, 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 "Children" group

Science Shenanigans (Gr. 2-6, Sign Up Online)

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us for fun hands-on science experiments for kids! This month we will work together to make a food web!

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 fun hands-on science experiments for kids! This month we will work together to make a food web!

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

VIRTUAL - Mock Interviews with Deb Krawiec: Session 1

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career
Age Group:
Adults, Business
Registration Opens 12/29/2025!

Practice your interviewing skills virtually!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Business & Career
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration Opens 12/29/2025!

Practice your interviewing skills virtually!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Understanding Human Trafficking: A Community Awareness Seminar

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a powerful and educational seminar that brings the issue of human trafficking out of the shadows. We Are One, Inc.

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

Join us for a powerful and educational seminar that brings the issue of human trafficking out of the shadows. We Are One, Inc.

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

VIRTUAL - Mock Interviews with Deb Krawiec: Session 2

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career
Age Group:
Adults, Business
Registration Opens 12/29/2025!

Practice your interviewing skills virtually!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Business & Career
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration Opens 12/29/2025!

Practice your interviewing skills virtually!

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

VIRTUAL - Mock Interviews with Deb Krawiec: Session 3

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 8:00pm - 8:45pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career
Age Group:
Adults, Business
Registration Opens 12/29/2025!

Practice your interviewing skills virtually!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Business & Career
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration Opens 12/29/2025!

Practice your interviewing skills virtually!

This event is in the "Children" group

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

Tuesday, January 27, 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

Great Decisions Morning Session

Tuesday, January 27, 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, January 27, 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 "Children" group

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

Tuesday, January 27, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Gardeners of Simsbury Speaker Series: Update on Invasive Species by Rose Hiskes

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Gardeners of Simsbury as they host Rose Hiskes to discuss invasive Species updates. Learn about these pests and how they affect your garden.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Gardeners of Simsbury as they host Rose Hiskes to discuss invasive Species updates. Learn about these pests and how they affect your garden.

Veteran's Outreach Assistance

Wednesday, January 28, 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 & Movement (Ages Birth-6 years w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Storytime
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, Storytime
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, January 28, 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, January 28, 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, January 28, 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.