Week Calendar

We welcome newborns and infants to join us on the Library Lawn for our interactive program of rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and books for babies. For babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers.

Join us on the Library Lawn for a program of rhymes, songs and books for older babies who have begun walking. This program is designed for children who are walking up to 24 months.

Get ready for rhymes, shakers, and songs designed for curious toddlers. Focus will be on a familiar structure to each meeting, so little ones can listen, follow directions, and have lots of fun!

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.

Enjoy a relaxed morning of yoga on the library's front lawn with Simsbury's own Journey of Yoga. Yoga will move indoors in the event of inclement weather. BYO yoga mat. Please complete linked waiver prior to class.

Took 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.

Welcome to Cricut! In this one hour introductory-level class we show you how to use the Library’s Cricut cutter, create designs in Cricut's creative software, and prepare it for cutting.

Join our moderator, Carole Shmurak, for an interesting and lively discussion of the mystery book Playmates by Robert B. Parker. All are welcome to attend.

Today, more entrepreneurs are starting, managing, and growing their small businesses online. Even in-store businesses have turned to the internet to help them with e-commerce, customer payment, and marketing.

Filled with palm trees, orange groves, white sand beaches and warm weather during the winter months, Florida has not only become a magnet for those seeking to live

Watching horror movies is a fun Autumn activity, and an absolute must for Halloween enthusiasts.

Hang out and watch Anime in the Teen Space! The Library has a premium Crunchyroll subscription. What we watch is based on a democratic vote.

Sign for Teen Game Club today! Each week we will highlight a different, fun game. This week we're going to explore deck-building board games. We will learn how to play Dominion.

Are you ready to watch some scary movies?! Celebrate Halloween by hanging out in the Teen Space and watching horror movies. All movies will be rated up to PG-13. BYOS (Bring your own snacks)

Kids will make their own kinetic sand and be able to play with it before they take it home. 

This is an in-person INDOOR program. 

For students in grades 2-6 interested in learning to play chess or improving their chess game. Students should know how the chess pieces move before their first visit.

This is a two-part series on Wednesday, Oct. 12 & 19. We will be sewing a felt pizza slice (with toppings and stuffing) by hand. Children must plan to attend BOTH sessions.

Get creative with colorful and uniquely shaped paper to design a work of art.

This is an in-person INDOOR program.

Covid has had a dramatic impact on everyone's lives. It has also had a dramatic impact on the global economy and financial markets.

Mention the word Medicare and you’re likely to get a confused look in return.

Welcome to the world of 3D printing! 3D printing can be intimidating if you are new to it, but it is easier than you think!

At this program, learn the basics of coffee agriculture, the green coffee trade, coffee roasting, and the different extraction methods. Presented by Eduardo Garces of Café Real, located in Bristol, CT. 

In support of Bat Appreciation Month Gerri Griswold presents a lavishly illustrated talk that touches on the basics of one of the most beneficial and maligned animals on our planet–the bat. How many species of bats are there? Where do they live?

Join moderator Jackie Takiff for a lively discussion of this month's book, The Cold Cold Ground by Adrian McGinty. All are welcome to attend. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.