Name: SPL at Juneteenth Celebration
Start: 2026-06-20T17:30:00-04:00
Location: Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center

Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center

Gather for the spirit of freedom with food, folks and fun at the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center. The Library and many other groups will be there to celebrate freedom. This event is organized by the Simsbury Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion Council.

Local Event: SPL at Juneteenth Celebration

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SPL at Juneteenth Celebration

Gather for the spirit of freedom with food, folks and fun at the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center. The Library and many...

Simsbury Public Library

Join Inspired Hands in a monthly community group for hand embroidery!
Any hand work is welcome, as well as all skill levels, to gather, share ideas, and enjoy hand embroidery and other hand work together.&nbsp;
Whether you're a beginner or experienced, you'll find community, support, and inspiration with your projects. Bring your own supplies and join the group for creativity and community!

Local Event: Inspired Hands Embroidery Group

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Join Inspired Hands in a monthly community group for hand embroidery!
Any hand work is welcome, as well as all skill levels, to...

We all love the freedom of getting a drone up in the air to capture an amazing shot or test out a new build. But the moment those props spin up, you become a pilot in the eyes of the FAA. Airspace rules can feel overwhelming with all the different letters and regulations, but mastering the basics is the best way to avoid massive fines and fly hassle-free. Here is what you actually need to know about the sky above you before your next takeoff.

Local Event: Drones and Airspace Information Session

Drones and Airspace Information Session

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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. Come together in community with other caregivers with similar life experiences to help inform, empower, and inspire. Hybrid meetings - come in-person or via Zoom. Organized by Simsbury Aging &amp; Disability Commission. Questions? Please email <a href="mailto:ParentingDisabilityGroup@gmail.com">ParentingDisabilityGroup@gmail.com</a>.
Sponsored by the Simsbury Aging &amp; Disability Commission.

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HYBRID - Parenting Disability Support Group

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Catch a matinee at the library every week for our Summer Matinee Series! This week, catch How to Train Your Dragon (2025), popcorn included. Space will be provided up front, for children who want to bring their own blankets and pillows. You may also bring your own snacks and closed top refreshments. This is for All Ages.&nbsp;
Synopsis: On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

Local Event: Summer Matinee: How to Train Your Dragon

Summer Matinee: How to Train Your Dragon

Catch a matinee at the library every week for our Summer Matinee Series! This week, catch How to Train Your Dragon (2025),...

Hungrytown is the artistic collaboration of songwriter Rebecca Hall and multi-instrumentalist Ken Anderson. Their music blends traditional folk roots with close harmonies and carefully crafted acoustic arrangements. Shaped by years of international touring and a deep devotion to the craft, their live performances offer an intimate, attentive listening experience.
Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. Light refreshments provided.

Local Event: FSPL Coffeehouse: Hungrytown

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<h6>Registration Opens 6/6/2026!</h6>
Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, to learn the Cricut Design Space software in the Technology Learning Center and you'll learn how to make your own T-Shirts.&nbsp;
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Drop-in to the Innovators' Workshop to get an overview of the Cricut Maker with Ava Rodrigues, Maker-in-Residence!
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This class is first-come, first-served, so there may be wait times for equipment and training with Ava.
Anyone participating in the demonstration will need to&nbsp;fill out an&nbsp;Innovators’ Workshop Liability Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement.&nbsp; You can fill out the forms before the demonstration by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.simsburylibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IW-Liability-Waiver-and-Hold-Harmless-Agreement-September-2022.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">downloading here</a>,&nbsp;or arrive early to fill out the paperwork.

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