Week Calendar

Office hours by appointment to assist veteran's with filling out any required paperwork and answer questions you may have concerning your military service.

Stop by the Children's Room to pick up a special ornament craft. First come, first served, while supplies last. 

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.

Join us to explore Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for young children. This program is part storytime, part playgroup and includes lots of activities and sensory experiences.

Sing, dance, and experience the parachute in this fun early childhood music program.

Children ages birth-6 and their caregivers are welcome to join us for playtime in the FSPL Program Room. Kids can choose from different free play activities in a fun and relaxed environment. 

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.

REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY 11/26

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.

Join our moderator, Carole Shmurak, for an interesting and lively discussion of the mystery book Booked for Murder by Val McDermid. All are welcome to attend.

Are you a homeschooling family in the Farmington Valley and want to connect with other homeschool families? Come hang out at Simsbury Public Library, and we'll have a fun time. For ages 5-12. We'll do some coloring and simple crafts.

The YWCA of New Britain will give a presentation about Digital Citizenship to 6th & 7th grade students. With over 4 billion internet users worldwide, social media is increasingly prevalent in the lives of young people.

Come catch a Friday matinee at the library! This week, catch The Color Purple (2023), popcorn, cookies and festive drinks included. You may also bring your own snacks and closed-top beverage. 

Join us for a special sensory-friendly event. Photo slots are full, but families can participate in crafts, activities and enjoy treats in a calm environment.

David Eberly is a renowned pianist in the Greater Hartford area. Blind since birth, David started playing piano by ear around the age of three.

Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him.&nbsp

Join us for popcorn, hot cocoa and to watch The Polar Express on a Simsbury Public Schools half day. 

Drop into the Teen Space for a Surprise Holiday movie! Crafts and snacks will be provided during the film. Don't forget to wear your best ugly Christmas sweater!

Join our Teen Anime Club at the library for an exciting mix of anime screenings, discussions, and fun activities! Connect with fellow fans, explore new series, and dive deep into the world of anime and manga.

Join Library Staff for a 3D Printing workshop! Limited to adults and teens 13+ years of age.

Join us to create your own night sky scene of the northern lights with pastels.

Together we will read a story. After the story, children will enjoy a fun hands-on STEM activity, engineering a catapult to launch fluffy pompom and cotton "snowballs".

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.

Join us to decorate your own special nutcracker soldier.

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.

Meet Nancy Butler from local Granby, Lyric Hill Farm, for a Pie Decorating workshop! Nancy will teach you techniques to make show-stopper pies.

Packed with interactive games, William returns with a second edition of his popular MIND GAMES program.

Journey through the backroads of America in this captivating travelogue, Discovering America by RV.

Are you a homeschooling parent or interested in getting started in homeschooling?

Join moderator Jackie Takiff for a lively discussion of this month's book, Excellent Women by Barbara Pym. All are welcome to attend. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.