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Melting snowman story and craft.

StoryArt (Gr. PreK-2 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon with a great picture book and art project! 

Knitting

Intro to Knitting with Jeanne Silag of Simsbury Yarns at the Library

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Weatogue Room at Simsbury Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop

Age Group:

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

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

two babies playing

Baby Playgroup (Ages Birth to Crawling w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library

Age Group:

Children
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.

D&D Holiday One Shot

Teen D&D Holiday One Shot

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Simsbury Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

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

Adventurers, sign up today for the Holiday One Shot! Dungeons & Dragons is a cooperative, storytelling game where players work together to solve problems and conquer obstacles.

legos

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

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Discovery Center at Simsbury Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library to build with LEGOs. 

parachute

Music & Movement (Ages Birth-6 years w/Caregiver, Drop In)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library

Program Type:

Music & Dance, Storytime

Age Group:

Children
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.

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Intro to Knitting with Jeanne Silag of Simsbury Yarns at the Library

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Business, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Waitlist
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:

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

Making Sense of the 2025 Rollercoaster with Tim Baker of Metric Financial

6:00pm–8:00pm
Business
Finance
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Business
Program Type: Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

From a new administration to tariffs to controversy with the Federal Reserve, 2025 has been a challenging time. 

Meet the Maker with Kim Dittrich of Wanderbrush for Live Wreath Workshop

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Business
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Tariffville Room
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration opens 10/15/2025!

Meet Kim Dittrich from Wanderbrush for a live Wreath Workshop!

Please register in-person at the Information Desk. There is a $10 fee per person, to be paid at time of registration.

Crafternoon with the Charlie Cart in the Friends Program Room!

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults, Business
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration Opens 11/24!

Join us for Crafternoon in the Friends Program Room to use the Charlie Cart to make polymer clay Fir Trees!

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Holiday Mug / Coaster Cricut Class!

2:30pm–4:00pm
Adults, Business, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop
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 11/25!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Holiday Mug/Coaster Cricut class!

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Holiday Mug / Coaster Cricut Class!

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults, Business, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop
Full
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 11/25!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Holiday Mug/Coaster Cricut class!

Canva for Business with Ava Rodrigues - Beginners Workshop

6:00pm–7:15pm
Adults, Business
Business & Career, Computer & Technology
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Technology Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Business & Career, Computer & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ava Rodrigues and learn how to build a consistent, professional brand using Canva! 

Intro to Knitting with Jeanne Silag AT Simsbury Yarns

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Business, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Waitlist
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

3D Printing Workshop in the Technology Learning Center

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Business, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Computer & Technology, Innovators' Workshop
Full
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:

Join Library Staff for a 3D Printing workshop! Limited to adults and teens 13+ years of age (teens must be registered for the class with a parent/caregiver.)

Cricut Design Space Parent-Child Sticker Class in the Technology Learning Center

10:00am–11:45am
Adults, Business, Teens, Children
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Technology Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration Open 12/8/2025!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a special Parent/Child Cricut demo to learn the Cricut Design Space software in the Technology Learning Center and you'll learn how to make y

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Drop-In Instruction

12:00pm–2:00pm
Business, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Business, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop-in to the Innovators' Workshop to get an overview of the Cricut Maker with Ava Rodrigues, Maker-in-Residence!

Maker-in-Residence Ava: In-Depth Cricut Design Space Class in the Technology Learning Center

10:00am–11:45am
Adults, Business, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Technology Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration Open 12/12/2025!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, to learn the Cricut Design Space software in the Technology Learning Center and you'll learn how to make your own T-Shirts.

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Drop-In Instruction

12:00pm–2:00pm
Business, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Business, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop-in to the Innovators' Workshop to get an overview of the Cricut Maker with Ava Rodrigues, Maker-in-Residence!

Learn the Embroidery Machine with Brynn Brown

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Business
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
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 12/18/2025

Join Brynn Brown for a beginner Embroidery Machine Workshop! 

Celebrate National Vision Board Day with Ava and Canva!

10:00am–11:15am
Adults, Business, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Computer & Technology, Innovators' Workshop
Upcoming
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 Open 12/20/2025!

A very special ONE DAY ONLY class! Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, to create your 2026 Vision Board in Canva. Limited to adults and teens 13+ years of age.

Celebrate National Vision Board Day with Ava and Canva!

11:15am–12:30pm
Adults, Business, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Computer & Technology, Innovators' Workshop
Upcoming
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 Open 12/20/2025!

A very special ONE DAY ONLY class! Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, to create your 2026 Vision Board in Canva. Limited to adults and teens 13+ years of age.

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Drop-In Instruction

12:30pm–2:00pm
Business, All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Innovators' Workshop
Age Group: Business, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop-in to the Innovators' Workshop to get an overview of the Cricut Maker with Ava Rodrigues, Maker-in-Residence!

Work for Yourself (Even If You Don’t Know What You’d Do Yet) with Kori Burkholder

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

Join Kori Burkholder, Career Clarity & Reinvention Coach, for this interactive session that helps aspiring entrepreneurs brainstorm self-employment paths using their existing skills, passions, and life experiences.

Meet the Maker Paint Pouring with Emi-Sue Creations at Gather on Hopmeadow!

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Business, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Business, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registration Opens 12/10/2025!

Join Kirsten Hocker at Gather on Hopmeadow for a Paint Pouring Workshop with Emily Pacheco of Emi-Sue Creations!

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Stickers Class!

2:30pm–4:00pm
Adults, Business, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop
Upcoming
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 12/25!

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

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Stickers Class!

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults, Business, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Business & Career, Innovators' Workshop
Upcoming
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 12/25!

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

Sew Pretty Potholders with Alexa

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults, Business
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
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 12/30/2025!

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

Learn the Embroidery Machine with Brynn Brown

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Business
Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
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. 

VIRTUAL - Mock Interviews with Deb Krawiec: Session 1

6:00pm–6:45pm
Adults, Business
Business & Career
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!