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Simsbury Public Library

9:30am-8:30pm

Simsbury Public Library
725 Hopmeadow St.
Simsbury, CT 06070
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Thu: 9:30am-8:30pm

Fri-Sat: 9:30am-5:30pm

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (8/03)	Mon (8/04)	Tue (8/05)	Wed (8/06)	Thu (8/07)	Fri (8/08)	Sat (8/09)
All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Join the Summer Reading Program! All Day 6/16–8/9 Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Age Group: Adults, Teens, Children, All Ages Event Details: Join the 2025 Summer Reading Program! Readers of all ages can sign up and log your books online to win prizes.
9 am							This event is in the "Children" group End of Summer Reading Cereal Party (All Ages, Sign Up Online) 9:30am–10:00am Children Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Discovery Center Age Group: Children Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Join us to DIY your own unique bowl of cereal and to watch Saturday morning cartoons in the Discovery Center! Please sign up for only ONE session.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group Born to Read (Ages Birth to Crawling w/Caregiver, Drop In) 10:00am–10:30am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: 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. This event is in the "Children" group Baby Playgroup (Ages Birth to Crawling w/Caregiver, Drop In) 10:30am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Children Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Morning Knitting Group 10:00am–11:30am Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group This event is in the "Teens" group Maker-in-Residence Ayla: xTool Creative Space Class in the Technology Learning Center 10:00am–12:00pm Adults, Business, Teens Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Business" group This event is in the "Teens" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 7/22/2025! Join Maker-in-Residence, Ayla Duve, to learn the xTool Creative Space software in the Technology Learning Center and you'll learn how to create an xTool project or two This event is in the "Children" group Little Otters Storytime (Ages 1-5 w/Caregiver, Drop In) 10:30am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: In this lively early literacy program, we will read a story, learn action rhymes and fingerplays, move to music, and share ukulele songs together! This program is for ages 1-5 with a caregiver.		This event is in the "Children" group Movin' & Groovin' (Ages Birth-6 years w/Caregiver, Drop In) 10:30am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime Event Details: Join us on Thursday mornings to move and groove all summer long.		This event is in the "Children" group End of Summer Reading Cereal Party (All Ages, Sign Up Online) 10:00am–10:30am Children Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Discovery Center Age Group: Children Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Join us to DIY your own unique bowl of cereal and to watch Saturday morning cartoons in the Discovery Center! Please sign up for only ONE session. This event is in the "Children" group End of Summer Reading Cereal Party (All Ages, Sign Up Online) 10:30am–11:00am Children Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Discovery Center Age Group: Children Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Join us to DIY your own unique bowl of cereal and to watch Saturday morning cartoons in the Discovery Center! Please sign up for only ONE session.
11 am				This event is in the "Adults" group HYBRID - Spanish Conversation Group 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Adults" group Summer Uke Hoot 11:00am–1:00pm Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Live Performance Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we play through American roots and popular music favorites. An open mic for ukulele players (including baritone ukes) has also been added! All playing abilities are welcome so come share what you have been working on!
12 pm
1 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group Summer Matinee: Twisters 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Film Registration Required Event Details: Catch a matinee at the library every week for our Summer Matinee Series! This week, catch Twisters (2024), popcorn included. You may also bring your own snacks and closed top refreshments.
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group VIRTUAL - The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author, Science & Technology Event Details: Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds.
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group DIY Kites (Gr. 1-6, Sign Up Online) 4:00pm–4:45pm Children Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Discovery Center Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Up, up, and away with art! Join our "Let's Go Fly a Kite" class and let your imagination take flight with kite-themed projects and twirly fun. Get ready to create some uplifting art! This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Maker Monday 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for Teen Maker Monday at the library! Unleash your creativity with a variety of hands-on projects and activities. We try a new craft and/or skill from art projects, writing, and crafting every week. For rising Grades 7-12.	This event is in the "Children" group Craft-a-Palooza: Animal Theme (Gr. PreK-6 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online) 4:00pm–4:45pm Children Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Join us for animal-themed fun with arts and crafts! We will have stations with 4 different crafts for kids to do including: a caterpillar, turtle, flamingo and dragonfly craft. Parents should plan to stay to help. This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons 4:00pm–6:00pm Teens Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Adventurers, are you ready for your quest? Then play in the Library D&D club this summer! There will be two dungeon masters running games throughout the summer. We will play one-shot monster-hunting games all summer.	This event is in the "Children" group Perseid Meteor Shower Art (Gr. 1-4, Sign Up Online) 4:00pm–4:45pm Children Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Discovery Center Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: In celebration of the Perseid Meteor Shower in August, come listen to a story about space and create your own meteor shower art. This program is for children entering grades 1-4. This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Game Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us each week this summer for Game Club, where we level up the fun with a new type of game every session! From video game showdowns in Smash Bros.	This event is in the "Teens" group Anime Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Weatogue Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandoms, Food & Drink Registration Required Event Details: Anime Club is the place to be if you're a fan of manga and anime! We'll do an activity each week while watching anime on Crunchyroll. We will vote democratically for which show we will watch. The program is for rising Grades 7-12. This event is in the "Children" group Meet the Animals: Furry Friends (Gr. K-6, Sign Up Online) 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Join us to meet, touch, and learn about live animals. This week's critters will include a few rabbits (both long and short haired) multiple ferrets, a hedgehog and a mini pig!
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Sleepyhead Storytime (Ages 1-5 w/Caregiver, Drop In) 6:00pm–6:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Discovery Center Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Wear your most comfy pajamas and come and join us this summer for a simple evening storytime in June, July and August.		This event is in the "Adults" group Writers' Meetup 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Barnes Conference 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!	This event is in the "Adults" group French Conversation Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Fireplace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Groups Event Details: Join us for an enjoyable evening with the French Conversation group.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Connecticut Cryptids 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Simsbury Public Library Room: Friends of the Library Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author, History, Lectures Registration Required Event Details: Join author Patrick Scalisi and artist Valerie Ruby-Omen for a talk about their award-winning book Connecticut Cryptids: A Field Guide to the Weird & Wonderful Creatures of the Nutmeg State.