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Discover Decomposers (Gr. 3-6, Sign Up Online)

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Gardening & Nature
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Simsbury Land Trust to learn about decomposers and their importance in the food chain.  Meet some of our favorite natural decomposers like snails in this fun, hands-on program.

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

3D Printing Workshop in the Technology Learning Center

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Business, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Computer & Technology, Innovators' 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hollywood Music Extravaganza

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Music & Dance
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 "Children" group
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Strategic Planning Listening Session

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, All Ages
Special Event
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for in in-person conversation about aspirations for your community and your library. We want to hear from you!

This event is in the "Children" group
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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Language Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Anna for fantastic stories in French for kids! Children will learn and experience French through familiar folklore/fairy-tales and activities including a craft. No language experience is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Great Decisions Evening Session

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Current Events, Discussion Groups, Great Decisions
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

Garden Club General Meeting Presentation

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Gardening & Nature
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:

Join the Simsbury Garden Club for a public presentation. Light refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Adults" group

AARP Tax Assistance

9:30am–5:30pm
Adults
Finance
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 "Children" group
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

Morning Knitting Group

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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 "Children" group
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 "Adults" group

VIRTUAL - Mindful Minute

12:00pm–12:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tune-in on Tuesdays at noon, March through April, for an immersive blend of movement and nervous system support suitable for seated participation at a desk or at home.

This event is in the "Children" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food & Drink
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our new series Kitchen Odyssey, where kids will use a variety of tools, skills and techniques to create delicious recipes using the Library's mobile kitchen, The Charlie Cart.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Craft & Chill:

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

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

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Gaming
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

French Conversation Group

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Language Groups
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Groups
Event Details:

Join us for an enjoyable evening with the French Conversation group.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cookbook Club: Jamaican

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Food & Drink
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
This event is in the "Business" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

SAT, ACT, and AP Exams: What Matters, What Doesn’t, and How to Plan Early

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults, Business, Teens
Business & Career, Special Event
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Business & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

The landscape of standardized testing has changed dramatically in recent years.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Virtual - Poetry Group

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Poetry & Writing
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 "Children" group

Little Leaps (Ages 1-2 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Music & Dance, Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children and caregivers will participate in a creative movement class where stationary and locomotor skills will be explored. These concepts include rhythm, tempo, levels, and opposites.

This event is in the "Children" group

Little Leaps (Ages 2-4 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Music & Dance, Storytime
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children and caregivers will participate in a creative movement class where stationary and locomotor skills will be explored. These concepts include rhythm, tempo, levels, and opposites.

This event is in the "Adults" group

HYBRID - Spanish Conversation Group

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Language Groups
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.