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Good Inside Book

HYBRID- Parenting Book Group

Thursday, May 21, 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

Celeste Ng Livestream

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Author, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to watch Celeste Ng's keynote speech livestreamed from Simsbury High School. This is a collaboration with the Simsbury High School “Make Us Count” documentary project highlighting Asian American & Pacific Islander experiences.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to watch Celeste Ng's keynote speech livestreamed from Simsbury High School. This is a collaboration with the Simsbury High School “Make Us Count” documentary project highlighting Asian American & Pacific Islander experiences.

This event is in the "Children" group
bonjour

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

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Discovery Center 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: Discovery Center
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

English Conversation Club

Friday, May 22, 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 "Children" group
dungeons & dragons

D&D One Shot (Gr. 4-6, Sign Up Online)

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Fandoms, Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Step into a world of imagination and adventure inspired by Dungeons & Dragons! In this exciting one-shot session, young heroes will embark on a magical quest full of mystery, teamwork, and fun.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fandoms, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into a world of imagination and adventure inspired by Dungeons & Dragons! In this exciting one-shot session, young heroes will embark on a magical quest full of mystery, teamwork, and fun.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Historical Miniatures Game with HMGS, Next Gen

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Do you love history and strategy games? Then sign up to play in the historical miniature war game! Participants will play the Battle of Asculum using small miniature models and figures.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love history and strategy games? Then sign up to play in the historical miniature war game! Participants will play the Battle of Asculum using small miniature models and figures.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Blues 101 with Ramblin' Dan Stevens

Blues 101

Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults

Blues 101 is an entertaining and educational program encompassing the history of blues music in America from its origins in the African American tradition of the deep south to the present. 

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

Blues 101 is an entertaining and educational program encompassing the history of blues music in America from its origins in the African American tradition of the deep south to the present. 

Memorial Day

All Day
Simsbury Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Simsbury Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
Knitting supplies

Morning Knitting Group

Tuesday, May 26, 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 "Business" group
Monthly Investment Group

Monthly Investment Group with Tim Baker, CFA of Metric Financial

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Finance
Age Group:
Business

Join Tim Baker, CFA, Founder & CEO of Metric Financial, for our new monthly investment group. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Business
Program Type: Business & Career, Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Tim Baker, CFA, Founder & CEO of Metric Financial, for our new monthly investment group. 

Veteran's Outreach Assistance

Wednesday, May 27, 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
hola

HYBRID - Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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

Teen Game Club

Wednesday, May 27, 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 "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Board

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Joining the Teen Advisory Board is a great way to have your voice heard about what you'd like to see at the Library.

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Joining the Teen Advisory Board is a great way to have your voice heard about what you'd like to see at the Library.

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

Sew with Alexa!

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business
Registration Opens 5/6/2026!

Sew another beginner project with Alexa! Details to come....

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration Opens 5/6/2026!

Sew another beginner project with Alexa! Details to come....

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Business" group
Sarah E Career series

The Secret Ingredient: Using AI in Your Job Search - Career Success Series with Sarah Eiseman, CCSP, CPRW

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Technology Learning Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Business

Join us for this in-person workshop series with Sarah Eiseman, CCSP, CWDP, CPRW, containing ingredients for your career success!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Technology Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Business & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this in-person workshop series with Sarah Eiseman, CCSP, CWDP, CPRW, containing ingredients for your career success!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Hand Embroidery

Inspired Hands Embroidery Group

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join Inspired Hands in a monthly community group for hand embroidery!

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

Join Inspired Hands in a monthly community group for hand embroidery!

This event is in the "Children" group

Q Plus Preteen Group (Drop In)

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Children

Make friends and build community!. All identities are welcome! Every month, we'll try a different activity. Quieter activities like coloring sheets, legos, and origami are also available for those who need a chill space. 

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

Make friends and build community!. All identities are welcome! Every month, we'll try a different activity. Quieter activities like coloring sheets, legos, and origami are also available for those who need a chill space. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
America 250 Simsbury

The Web They Wove: Women & Their Wardrobes During New England's Revolution

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
History, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Underpinning the sensationalism of battle reports and broadsides is the often-silent steadiness of women’s work with textiles.

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

Underpinning the sensationalism of battle reports and broadsides is the often-silent steadiness of women’s work with textiles.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Disability icon - Inclusive workplace symbol

HYBRID - Parenting Disability Support Group

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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 "Adults" group
English Conversation

English Conversation Club

Friday, May 29, 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

Travel the World with Road Scholars

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Travel & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Join Rose Vigdal, Road Scholar Ambassador, to learn about travel opportunities with Road Scholar.

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

Join Rose Vigdal, Road Scholar Ambassador, to learn about travel opportunities with Road Scholar.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Kinetic Ukes Logo

Uke Hoot

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Program 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: Friends of the Library Program 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
hot dogs!

Pride Picnic

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Live Performance, Music & Dance, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages

Join us for a relaxed afternoon picnic! We'll have hot dogs, watermelon, cold beverages, music by Sister Funk, and more. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink, Live Performance, Music & Dance, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxed afternoon picnic! We'll have hot dogs, watermelon, cold beverages, music by Sister Funk, and more.