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barbie day

National Barbie Day (Gr. K-4, Sign Up Online)

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

To all our Barbies ... Come & Party! Come and celebrate National Barbie Day with us with fun crafts, snacks and more!

Hope to see you there!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

To all our Barbies ... Come & Party! Come and celebrate National Barbie Day with us with fun crafts, snacks and more!

Hope to see you there!

Knitting supplies

Morning Knitting Group

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Discovery Center 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: Discovery Center
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.

Art flyer for teens with paint, markers, and colored pencils scattered on it.

Sketch Club

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Let’s make art! This is an open studio program where participants can create whatever they want. Art supplies will be provided. For Grades 7-12. 

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let’s make art! This is an open studio program where participants can create whatever they want. Art supplies will be provided. For Grades 7-12. 

Knitting

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!  

Full
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!  

Crown

St. Patrick's Day Craft (Gr. PreK-6, Sign Up Online)

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us to make some St. Patrick's Day themed crafts! 

Please sign up for only ONE session.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to make some St. Patrick's Day themed crafts! 

Please sign up for only ONE session.

Ava MIR

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Spring Banners Cricut Class!

Thursday, March 12, 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 2/19/2026!

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

Waitlist
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 2/19/2026!

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

WREATH

St. Patrick's Day Craft (Gr. PreK-6, Sign Up Online)

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us to make some St. Patrick's Day themed crafts! 

Please sign up for only ONE session.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to make some St. Patrick's Day themed crafts! 

Please sign up for only ONE session.

Ava MIR

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Spring Banners Cricut Class!

Thursday, March 12, 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 Open 2/19/2026!

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

Waitlist
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 Open 2/19/2026!

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

Rainbow paint splatter advertising Qplus Teen Night event

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. 

Bambu Labs X1-Carbon

3D Printing Workshop in the Technology Learning Center

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Technology Learning Center at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computer & Technology, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens
Registration Opens 2/9/2026!

Join Library Staff for a 3D Printing workshop!

Waitlist
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 Opens 2/9/2026!

Join Library Staff for a 3D Printing workshop!

Knitting supplies

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.

Teen Craft flyer with various craft items in the background like scissor, glue, markers, etc.

Craft & Chill:

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Drop by the Teen Space for a crafty time! Twice a month we will try out a different craft. This week we're making polymer clay charms!

All supplies provided. For Grades 7-12. 

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop by the Teen Space for a crafty time! Twice a month we will try out a different craft. This week we're making polymer clay charms!

All supplies provided. For Grades 7-12. 

learn embroidery machine

Learn the Embroidery Machine with Brynn Brown

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business
Registration open 2/26/2026!

Join Brynn Brown for a beginner Embroidery Machine Workshop!

Open
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 open 2/26/2026!

Join Brynn Brown for a beginner Embroidery Machine Workshop!

Teen Homeschool Hangout

Friday, March 20, 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.

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.

Teen Fiber Arts Friday

Friday, March 20, 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. 

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. 

Lava Lamp

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

Monday, March 23, 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 make Lava Lamps!

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 make Lava Lamps!

Intermediate Knitting

Intermediate Knitting with Jeanne Silag from Simsbury Yarns - 3 Class Series

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business, Teens
Registration opens 2/2!

Simsbury Public Library and Simsbury Yarns are teaming up to offer a new intermediate knitting class series!  

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration opens 2/2!

Simsbury Public Library and Simsbury Yarns are teaming up to offer a new intermediate knitting class series!  

Knitting supplies

Morning Knitting Group

Tuesday, March 24, 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.

Art flyer for teens with paint, markers, and colored pencils scattered on it.

Sketch Club

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Let’s make art! This is an open studio program where participants can create whatever they want. Art supplies will be provided. For Grades 7-12. 

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let’s make art! This is an open studio program where participants can create whatever they want. Art supplies will be provided. For Grades 7-12. 

Machine sewing

Sew a Pillow with Alexa

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Business
Registration Opens 03/4/2026!

Join Alexa in the Weatogue Room to learn how to machine sew pillows!

Waitlist
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 03/4/2026!

Join Alexa in the Weatogue Room to learn how to machine sew pillows!

Inspired Hands Embroidery Group

Inspired Hands Embroidery Group

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
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, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Ava MIR

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Spring Mugs Cricut Class!

Thursday, March 26, 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 3/5/2026!

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

Open
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 3/5/2026!

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

Ava MIR

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Spring Mugs Cricut Class!

Thursday, March 26, 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 3/5/2026!

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

Waitlist
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 3/5/2026!

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

Q Plus Preteen Group (Drop In)

Thursday, March 26, 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.