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Veteran's Outreach Assistance

Wednesday, March 11, 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, March 11, 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, March 11, 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

Adult Chess Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Looking to play more chess? Come check out the Adult Chess Club, where you will have the opportunity to play against fellow chess enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcome. Please note this is not a class to learn how to play.

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

Looking to play more chess? Come check out the Adult Chess Club, where you will have the opportunity to play against fellow chess enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcome. Please note this is not a class to learn how to play.

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

Intro to Knitting with Jeanne Silag AT Simsbury Yarns - 2 Class Series

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens
Registration opens 1/21!

Simsbury Public Library and Simsbury Yarns are teaming up to offer an introduction to knitting class series!  

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration opens 1/21!

Simsbury Public Library and Simsbury Yarns are teaming up to offer an introduction to knitting class series!  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chasing Dragons

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults

Beginning in the 1990s, David Wagner of the University of Connecticut, and Mike Thomas, then affiliated with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, began to survey dragonflies and damselflies throughout the State.  Theirs and

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

Beginning in the 1990s, David Wagner of the University of Connecticut, and Mike Thomas, then affiliated with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, began to survey dragonflies and damselflies throughout the State.  Theirs and

This event is in the "Adults" group

AARP Tax Assistance

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Finance
Age Group:
Adults

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers will provide free individual income tax filing assistance. You must book an appointment ahead of time by calling the Simsbury Senior Center at (860) 658-3273.

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance
Event Details:

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers will provide free individual income tax filing assistance. You must book an appointment ahead of time by calling the Simsbury Senior Center at (860) 658-3273.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Q Plus Teen Group

Thursday, March 12, 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. 

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

Homeschool Club for Parents: Curriculum Night

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Curriculum Night is back! Bring in as much or as little of your materials to share with others and/or come in to learn more about other curriculums that are out there.

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

Curriculum Night is back! Bring in as much or as little of your materials to share with others and/or come in to learn more about other curriculums that are out there.

This event is in the "Adults" group

VIRTUAL - Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Author
Age Group:
Adults

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live ins

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author
Event Details:

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live ins

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Book Discussion Group

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Weatogue 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, Howards End by E.M. Forster. All are welcome to attend. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue 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, Howards End by E.M. Forster. All are welcome to attend. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Club

Friday, March 13, 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

Hollywood Music Extravaganza

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a Hollywood Music Extravaganza! Cellist Ryan Mitten will perform a wide variety of famous film tunes from monster melodies to John Williams themes to the Pink Panther and The Godfather.

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:

Join us for a Hollywood Music Extravaganza! Cellist Ryan Mitten will perform a wide variety of famous film tunes from monster melodies to John Williams themes to the Pink Panther and The Godfather.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Great Decisions Evening Session

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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 "Adults" group

AARP Tax Assistance

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Finance
Age Group:
Adults

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers will provide free individual income tax filing assistance. You must book an appointment ahead of time by calling the Simsbury Senior Center at (860) 658-3273.

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance
Event Details:

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers will provide free individual income tax filing assistance. You must book an appointment ahead of time by calling the Simsbury Senior Center at (860) 658-3273.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Morning Knitting Group

Tuesday, March 17, 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 "Adults" group

Cookbook Club: Jamaican

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Drink
Age Group:
Adults

Do you love to cook and try new recipes? 

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

Do you love to cook and try new recipes? 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Virtual - Poetry Group

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Poetry & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Based on a different prompt each month, local adult poets will write poems to share with the group for constructive feedback. 

Register for Zoom link. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Poetry & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Based on a different prompt each month, local adult poets will write poems to share with the group for constructive feedback. 

Register for Zoom link. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

HYBRID - Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, March 18, 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, March 18, 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

Meet the Maker with Barbara Szostek from Canton Soap Works

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business

Meet Barbara Szostek from Canton Soap Works for a soap-making workshop!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Barbara Szostek from Canton Soap Works for a soap-making workshop!

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

ABCs of Planning for the Future of Your Loved One with Special Needs

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Technology Learning Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Finance, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Business

The ABCs of Planning for the Future of Your Loved One with Special Needs workshop educates families on the importance of planning for the future of their child or dependent with special needs.  Properly addressing t

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

The ABCs of Planning for the Future of Your Loved One with Special Needs workshop educates families on the importance of planning for the future of their child or dependent with special needs.  Properly addressing t

This event is in the "Adults" group

Transitioning to Retirement

Wednesday, March 18, 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
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

AARP Tax Assistance

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tariffville Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Finance
Age Group:
Adults

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers will provide free individual income tax filing assistance. You must book an appointment ahead of time by calling the Simsbury Senior Center at (860) 658-3273.

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finance
Event Details:

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers will provide free individual income tax filing assistance. You must book an appointment ahead of time by calling the Simsbury Senior Center at (860) 658-3273.