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This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author
Event Details:

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal.

This event is in the "Teens" group

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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Board Game Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Gaming
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love board games? Come on down for a fun night of board games at the library! We will have board games set up from our Library of Things and you are welcome to bring in your own games from home to play with others! 

Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Wagner Conference Room
Event Details:

Office hours by appointment to assist veteran's with filling out any required paperwork and answer questions you may have concerning your military service. Due to demand, walk-in assistance is not available.

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Game Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Gaming
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.

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

Network Your Way Into New Opportunities 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 collaborative workshop focused on building meaningful connections — without feeling awkward or salesy.

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

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

How to Teach 6th-12th Graders Science with Talcott Mountain Science Center

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

Join Talcott Mountain Science Center for a hands-on workshop on engaging students in science. Kaitlyn Roberts, our Certified American Meteorological Society Teacher will model multiple approaches while conducting a lesson on weather.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Parenting Disability Support Group

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with disabilities? Consider the Parenting Disability Support Group - a safe and supportive space for those who are raising children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Club

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Language Groups
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Wagner Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Groups
Event Details:

The Friday English Conversation Club provides a welcoming atmosphere for English as a second-language speakers to participate in lively back-and-forth conversation. Meet and get to know others who are also adjusting to life in the U.S.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Rosie the Riveter

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
History, Lectures
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Co-sponsored by the Simsbury Senior Center and Presented by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Monday Night Movie: The Ballad of Wallis Island

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Film
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library
Room: Weatogue Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come catch a Monday Night Movie at the library! This month, catch The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025), popcorn & water included. You may also bring your own snacks and closed-top beverage.

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

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 "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 "Adults" group

Smoke That Thunders and Gorillas in the Mist

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

Join Dr. Richard Benfield for a photographic safari to explore the wonders of Sub-Saharan Africa.

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Game Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Gaming
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.

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

The Interview Recipe: Ingredients for Career Success Series with Sarah Eiseman, CCSP, CPRW

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

Join us for this in-person workshop series with Sarah Eiseman, CCSP, CPRW, containing ingredients for your career success!

The Interview Recipe:

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.

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