Upcoming Events

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Cozy Up with a good book

Children's Winter Reading Bingo

All Day 1/12 - 2/27
Children's Room at Simsbury Public Library

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

To enroll, just start a Bingo sheet for each child in your family.

Teen Game Club

Teen Game Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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
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.

Knitting

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

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Innovators' Workshop

Age Group:

Adults, Business, Teens
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!  

Ava MIR

Maker-in-Residence Ava: T-Shirt Cricut Class! (BYOT)

Thursday, February 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
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 1/29!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a T-Shirt Cricut class! (BYOT - Bring Your Own T-Shirt)

Ava MIR

Maker-in-Residence Ava: T-Shirt Cricut Class! (BYOT)

Thursday, February 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
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 1/29!

Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a T-Shirt Cricut class! (BYOT - Bring Your Own T-Shirt)

mini boquet

Mini Dried Flower Bouquets (Gr. 2-6, Sign Up Online)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 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 to make your very own mini dried flower bouquet! And best of all, you will be able to enjoy it all year long!

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Morning Knitting Group

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Barnes Conference 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.

Writers' Meetup

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Friends of the Library Program 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!

Maker-in-Residence Ava: In-Depth Cricut Design Space Class with T-Shirt Demos 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 Opens 2/13/2026!

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!

Morning Knitting Group

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Barnes Conference 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.

Sketch Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
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. 

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

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:
Registration opens 1/21!

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

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Spring Banners Cricut 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 2/19/2026!

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

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Spring Banners Cricut 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 Open 2/19/2026!

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

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. 

3D Printing Workshop in the Technology Learning Center

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

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.

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 open 2/26/2026!

Join Brynn Brown for a beginner Embroidery Machine Workshop!

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

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
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. 

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

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

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.

Sketch Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
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. 

Sew a Pillow 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 03/4/2026!

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

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Spring Mugs Cricut 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 3/5/2026!

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

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Spring Mugs Cricut 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 3/5/2026!

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

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. 

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.