Week Calendar

We welcome newborns and infants for our interactive program of rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and books for babies. For babies who are not yet walking and their caregivers.

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.

The 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:

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!

Children and caregivers will participate in a creative movement class where stationary and locomotor skills will be explored. Movement concepts such as rhythm, tempo, levels, and opposites will be explored.

Children and caregivers will participate in a creative movement class where stationary and locomotor skills will be explored.

Join us for a program of lap bounces, songs with movement, and books designed for older babies who have begun walking up to 24 months. 

Hola Bebé is a Spanish language storytime. Speakers of all languages are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Whether you already speak Spanish or want to learn something new, this is a fun program for all.

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.

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.

A group for people who are interested in writing. Discussions concerning character, plot, dialogue, etc. In class writing. Please bring a paper notebook, pen or pencil to the meeting.

Uke Hoots are community play alongs for acoustic instruments and voices. Join us as we play through American roots and popular music favorites. All playing abilities are welcome.

Please join us on March 9th, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM as Simsbury High School students Aidan O’Brien and Rangan Kidambi give a presentation on financial literacy aimed at teens.

Game on at the library! Every week, we'll try out a different game. We run the gamut from video games like Mario Kart to board games like Exploding Kittens. For grades 7-12. 

Join us to frost and decorate a shamrock sugar cookie to eat or take home.

Create a customizable fluffy texture of slime using a secret ingredient and the power of science. Kids will have some time to play with their slime after they make it and before they take it home. 

Join us with a joyful heart and in comfortable clothes to engage with your child through breathing exercises, child-focused yoga movement, and fun relaxation. Feel free to bring your own yoga mat.

The 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:

Join us for an enjoyable evening with the French Conversation group.

Are you considering retirement or recently retired? Join us for an informal discussion on the social aspects of retirement, making every day count, and getting the motivation to seize the day.

At this no-stress book discussion, join readers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to talk about current book picks. You do not need to be reading anything to participate. A partnership between Bloomfield, Granby, and Simsbury libraries and open to all.

The Simsbury Camera Club is proud to present John Straub, Simsbury Camera Club Member and sports photography enthusiast.

This is a hybrid event, so you can attend from home OR come in-person to the library. Be sure to sign up so we can send you the Zoom link. 

The Pequot War (1636-1637) was the first major conflict between Native Americans and Europeans in northeastern North America and forever changed the political and social landscape of southern New England in its aftermath.