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The book cover for All the Little Liars, an illustration of a red truck driving through the rain

VIRTUAL - Mystery Book Group: All the Little Liars

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Simsbury Public Library

Program Type:

Book Groups

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Mystery Book Group has moved to be 100% virtual for the coming season.

Whacha Cookin

Whacha Got Cookin'? Wellness Foods for Older Adults with Amy Woodman of Farmington Valley Nutrition and Wellness

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Program Room at Simsbury Public Library

Program Type:

Food & Drink, Special Event

Age Group:

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

Join Amy Woodman, a registered dietician from Farmington Valley Nutrition and Wellness, for this series of cooking demonstrations to improve your general health!

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.

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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!

Writers' Meetup

6:30pm–8:00pm
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:

The Simsbury Public Library Writer's Group is back!  Join us for a welcoming meeting where you can share your work, discuss tips and tricks, and participate in lively discussions about writing!

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! 

Q Plus Teen Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
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. 

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!

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!

Teen Homeschool Hangout

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
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

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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. 

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!

Q Plus Preteen Group (Drop In)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
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. 

Q Plus Preteen Group (Drop In)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Discovery Center
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. 

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. 

Nature Journaling: Relief from the Winter Doldrums

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Nature
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

In the depths of winter, there is spring in the soul, and nature journaling is a refreshing way to begin the new year, tap into joy, and start a healthy habit.

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Class Making Valentines!

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 1/8/2026!

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

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Class Making Valentines!

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 1/8/2026!

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

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 1/12/2026!

Join Brynn Brown for a beginner Embroidery Machine Workshop!

Writers' Meetup

6:30pm–8:00pm
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:

The Simsbury Public Library Writer's Group is back!  Join us for a welcoming meeting where you can share your work, discuss tips and tricks, and participate in lively discussions about writing!

Q Plus Teen Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
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. 

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: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults, Business
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
REGISTRATION OPENS 1/29/2026!

Join Brynn Brown for a beginner Embroidery Machine Workshop!