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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 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!

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Inspired Hands Embroidery Group

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

In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day we will have a reception of pine needle tea and treats 6:00-6:30 before showing the film 6:30-7:30 with a Q and A to follow with film maker Ray Asselin and Hartford County Coordinator for the Old Growth Forest Network, Susan Masino. This film documents the Eastern White Pine tree's central role in the founding and building of America, its logging history, and its current importance to wildlife and humans. Featuring Simsbury's own Belden Forest located behind Simsbury Public Library. This film will answer why the Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) was at one time the most valuable tree in the world and much more. &nbsp;
Hosted in partnership with SImsbury Land Trust.

Local Event: Simsbury Land Trust: Eastern White Pine Film

Simsbury Land Trust: Eastern White Pine Film

In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day we will have a reception of pine needle tea and treats 6:00-6:30 before showing the...

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.&nbsp;
*** Parenting 101 will not meet on 4/9 or 4/16, but will meet on Tuesday 4/7. ***
We welcome first time parents or expecting parents (both moms and dads) to join us for information sessions in a small and welcoming group setting. Our instructor, Brynna, is a registered nurse who has 5 years of experience in Neonatal Intensive Care and 2 years of experience in postpartum nursing. She is also an IBCLC. Each week Brynna will share information, hands on demonstrations and answer questions on a topic. Topics and instruction can be customized based on the interests of the group that week. Some possible topics may include:
<ul><li>What to expect at the hospital</li><li>Postpartum unit expectations</li><li>Breastfeeding vs. formula</li><li>Pumping (also called "triple feeding")</li><li>Skin to skin</li><li>So your baby's in the NICU</li><li>Circumcision</li><li>Normal baby things (second night syndrome, sleepy first day, poop)</li><li>Bringing baby home</li><li>Transitioning to life with baby</li><li>General baby care (diapers, swaddles, etc)</li><li>Returning to work</li><li>Having friends/family visit the baby</li><li>Managing stress or postpartum anxiety/depression</li><li>Partner support (how is the non-child bearing parent doing?)</li></ul>

Local Event: HYBRID - Parenting 101

HYBRID - Parenting 101

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...

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.

Local Event: Parenting Disability Support Group

Parenting Disability Support Group

Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with disabilities? Consider the Parenting Disability Support Group - a safe and...

Shamim Bhatti, Branch Manager of Hartford Federal Credit Union's Farmington Valley Branch and Member Service Representative Jose Velazquez will discuss avoiding financial scams. Learn about the latest financial scams, how to spot them, and how to protect yourself from fraud.&nbsp;
Presented by Hartford Federal Credit Union.

Local Event: Avoiding Financial Scams w/ Hartford Federal Credit Union

Avoiding Financial Scams w/ Hartford Federal...

Shamim Bhatti, Branch Manager of Hartford Federal Credit Union's Farmington Valley Branch and Member Service Representative...

Avoiding Financial Scams w/ Hartford Federal Credit Union

The Simsbury Land Trust is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Since its founding in 1976, the Land Trust’s mission has been to protect the scenic vistas, geological features, and farmland that define Simsbury’s character, while supporting healthy habitats for local wildlife and plants.
In celebration of this milestone, the Land Trust will dedicate a White Oak, the state tree, to the Town of Simsbury as a gesture of gratitude for the community’s support of the Land Trust’s conservation efforts over the past five decades. Following the dedication, we invite you to join the Land Trust for a hike and scavenger hunt in Belden Forest led by Susan Masino.
Please join us as we celebrate 50 years of conservation and community partnership.

Local Event: Simsbury Land Trust Tree Planting

Simsbury Land Trust Tree Planting

The Simsbury Land Trust is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Since its founding in 1976, the Land Trust’s mission has been to...

Give your old t-shirts a new life as a tote bag for Earth Day! Join us for this workshop led by <a href="https://www.westendwoolies.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">West End Woolies</a> that is an environmentally friendly project! Participants will learn how to take their old t-shirts, turn them into yarn, and knit a tote bag. This workshop is for Grades 7-12.&nbsp;
No knitting experience required, but please bring a couple of t-shirts you don't mind cutting up. Aside from t-shirts, the rest of the supplies will be provided. Registration is required.&nbsp;

Local Event: Tee-cycle for Earth Day!

Tee-cycle for Earth Day!

Give your old t-shirts a new life as a tote bag for Earth Day! Join us for this workshop led by West End Woolies that is an...

Co-Sponsored by the Simsbury Senior Center and Presented by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History.
Taverns in early Connecticut were more than just a place to drink. Travelers and locals alike saw taverns as a place to be entertained, spread news and gossip, have a good meal, and get a night’s lodging. Learn about how taverns were an essential part of every Connecticut town.

Local Event: Tapping into the Past: Tavern Life in Early Connecticut

Tapping into the Past: Tavern Life in Early...

Co-Sponsored by the Simsbury Senior Center and Presented by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History.
Taverns in early...

Tapping into the Past: Tavern Life in Early Connecticut

Join us as Kinetic Ukes 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! Registration is required to receive the song book for the play along from Kinetic Ukes. The song book will also be posted on the <a href="https://www.kineticukes.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Kinetic Ukes website</a> the day before the Uke Hoot for those who register last minute.&nbsp;
Kinetic Ukes is a community of local ukulele players working to provide opportunities for ukulele players at all levels to experience the joy of making music and learning together.

Local Event: Uke Hoot

Uke Hoot

Join us as Kinetic Ukes play through American roots and popular music favorites. An open mic for ukulele players (including...

<h5>Cooking for One or Two?</h5>
Join Amy Woodman, a registered dietician from Farmington Valley Nutrition and Wellness, for this series of fun cooking demonstrations to improve your general health! Using the Library’s Charlie Cart, she will share meal-prep ideas that add variety and flexibility when cooking for one or two people.
Join us for these other events with Amy:&nbsp;
<a href="https://simsbury.librarycalendar.com/event/whacha-got-cookin-wellness-foods-older-adults-amy-woodman-farmington-valley-nutrition-and-1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Cooking for One or Two? Part 1!</a>
Co-sponsored by the Simsbury Senior Center and the Simsbury Public Library.

Local Event: Whacha Got Cookin'? Wellness Foods for Older Adults with Amy Woodman of Farmington Valley Nutrition 

Whacha Got Cookin'? Wellness Foods for Older...

Cooking for One or Two?
Join Amy Woodman, a registered dietician from Farmington Valley Nutrition and Wellness, for this series...

Whacha Got Cookin'? Wellness Foods for Older Adults with Amy Woodman of Farmington Valley Nutrition 

Join us for the NEW Monday Maker Club!
This group will foster a community of makers interested in lifelong learning and creativity. The small group will learn a variety of skills through demonstrations, collaboration, and a community-building of makers helping makers to be able to make more things in our Innovators' Workshop Makerspace. Library Staff will lead the group, starting with Amlisha, but this will not be a classroom type of learning. Amlisha will focus on one project for part of the time to show the group how to use that week's equipment and supplies.
To participate, you will need to register in advance and fill out our <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">Liability Waiver</a>. For the time being, you may register for multiple weeks, but may be asked to give others a chance if the group fills up over time. There will be a Waitlist and we will monitor registrations to ensure everyone gets a chance to participate.&nbsp;
We appreciate your understanding and flexibility!

Local Event: Monday Maker Club

Monday Maker Club

Join us for the NEW Monday Maker Club!
This group will foster a community of makers interested in lifelong learning and...

Never visit a gas station again! Join this presentation for an update on the current state of electric vehicles (EVs) in Connecticut, including:
<ul><li>What's happening with EV sales in the state?</li><li>Are there still any rebates or incentives?</li><li>Which EV is best for me?</li><li>What new EV models are coming out?&nbsp;</li></ul>
The keynote speaker is Barry Kresch, President of the EV Club of Connecticut. Barry's presentation will be followed by a short panel discussion featuring Barry, Steve Mitchell of Mitchell Auto Group and Tom Roy, Director of Public Works in Simsbury. This event is a chance to ask any question you have about EVs.

Local Event: Plug In, Drive On: The Basics of EV Ownership and Charging

Plug In, Drive On: The Basics of EV Ownership...

Never visit a gas station again! Join this presentation for an update on the current state of electric vehicles (EVs) in...

Plug In, Drive On: The Basics of EV Ownership and Charging

Tune-in on Tuesdays at noon, March through April, for an immersive blend of movement and nervous system support suitable for&nbsp;seated participation at a desk or at home. Our practice is purely experiential and fully guided as we tap into techniques to support the mind and body. Come rest and relax in community, camera on or off - all can participate to the degree desired. No experience in yoga or meditation required.&nbsp;
Mindful Minute is presented by Yoga Therapist and Coach Elise Cusimano of Lifestyle Coaching &amp; Yoga Therapeutics in Tariffville.

Local Event: Mindful Minute

Mindful Minute

Tune-in on Tuesdays at noon, March through April, for an immersive blend of movement and nervous system support suitable...

Join Tim Baker, CFA, Founder &amp; CEO of Metric Financial, for our new monthly investment group.&nbsp;
We will meet in-person on the last Tuesday of every month to discuss investment topics. The specific topic for that month's meeting will be listed here when we have that information.
We encourage you to attend every month, but you do not need to in order to attend.

Local Event: Monthly Investment Group with Tim Baker, CFA of Metric Financial

Monthly Investment Group with Tim Baker, CFA of...

Join Tim Baker, CFA, Founder & CEO of Metric Financial, for our new monthly investment group. 
We will meet in-person on the...

Monthly Investment Group with Tim Baker, CFA of Metric Financial

Fungi of Forests and Landscapes&nbsp;
Most people can recognize a mushroom when they see one, but have you ever wondered how that mushroom got there, or what it’s doing there? Ever wondered about that yellow blob that seems to appear spontaneously in your mulch?&nbsp; Did you know that many plants, including the trees in our forests, could not survive without the important associations their roots establish with fungi?&nbsp;This talk will introduce the audience to the fascinating world of the poorly understood Kingdom Fungi, and discuss the important role of fungi in our forests.&nbsp;
Bob Marra earned his PhD in plant pathology and mycology from Cornell University. After postdoctoral positions at the University of Arizona and Duke University, Bob joined the Department of Plant Pathology &amp; Ecology at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station as a Forest Pathologist.&nbsp; Bob’s research encompasses various aspects of tree and plant diseases of natural and urban ecosystems. Bob began working on beech leaf disease in 2019, the first year that BLD was observed in Connecticut. His current research uses DNA fingerprinting to study the population dynamics of the BLD nematode. With a generous grant from the International Programs Division of the US Forest Service, Bob spent two months in Japan in autumn of 2024 to begin his research into the pathosystem as it manifests on&nbsp;Fagus crenata&nbsp;in Japan. Bob continues his collaboration with the USFS in maintaining eleven long-term BLD monitoring plots throughout CT.

Local Event: Gardeners of Simsbury Speaker Series: Mycology with Robert Marra (CAES)

Gardeners of Simsbury Speaker Series: Mycology...

Fungi of Forests and Landscapes 
Most people can recognize a mushroom when they see one, but have you ever wondered how that...

Gardeners of Simsbury Speaker Series: Mycology with Robert Marra (CAES)

Join us for the final lecture in our To Form A More Perfect Union series as we host Andy Horowitz, Associate Professor at UCONN and CT State Historian, as he explores the relevance of the American Revolution for Connecticut today and the 250th anniversary as a moment in our political lives. This event will be held at Farmington Library.
Register for this event <a href="https://www.farmingtonlibraries.org/event/why-250th-matters-exploring-relevance-american-revolution-connecticut-today-and-250th" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
This event is hosted in partnership with Canton, Avon, Simsbury, Farmington, and UConn Law libraries.

Local Event: Why the 250th Matters with Andy Horowitz

Why the 250th Matters with Andy Horowitz

Join us for the final lecture in our To Form A More Perfect Union series as we host Andy Horowitz, Associate Professor at UCONN...

<h6>Registration Open 4/9/2026!</h6>
Join&nbsp;Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut Mother's Day Gifts Mug/Coaster class!
Ava will teach you some basic and intermediate Cricut functions and you will walk away from class with a mug or coaster! You will create one or more designs in the software, then learn how to use the Cricut Maker and tools.
Please bring your favorite notebook to take notes&nbsp;or we will have paper and pens for you to use to have a reference to remember your skills!
Space is limited for this class and is for Adults &amp; Teens ages 13+. Please do not attend if you are not registered.
Anyone taking the class will need to&nbsp;fill out an&nbsp;Innovators’ Workshop Liability Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement.&nbsp; You can fill out the forms before training by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.simsburylibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IW-Liability-Waiver-and-Hold-Harmless-Agreement-2021.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">downloading here</a>,&nbsp;or arrive early to fill out the paperwork at the start of training in the makerspace.
Interested children and teens can also be trained with an accompanying parent. Children under 18 must have a signed Innovators’ Workshop Minor Liability Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement that can be&nbsp;<a href="https://www.simsburylibrary.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Minor-IW-Liability-Waiver-and-Hold-Harmless-Agreement-2022.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">found here</a>. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult who is also trained in the equipment - parent and child can be trained together.

Local Event: Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Mother's Day Gifts (Mugs/Coasters) Class

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Mother's Day...

Registration Open 4/9/2026!
Join Maker-in-Residence, Ava Rodrigues, for a Cricut Mother's Day Gifts Mug/Coaster class!
Ava will...

Maker-in-Residence Ava: Cricut Mother's Day Gifts (Mugs/Coasters) Class

<h6>New Intermediate Class! Canva for Business Beginners Class is a Prerequisite or equivalent experience.</h6>
Join Ava Rodrigues and learn how to create a presentation/slide deck using Canva!&nbsp;
In this hands-on intermediate workshop, you will learn how to create a presentation/slide deck using Canva's design tools.
Classes held in the Technology Learning Center (TLC) to enable you to use Canva during the workshop!
You must have taken Canva for Business Beginners Class and/or have the equivalent experience in Canva to attend. Your Canva account should have a complete brand kit with colors, fonts, and graphics and be able to access your account on a desktop computer in the TLC.
No mobile devices please.

Local Event: Canva PROJECTS with Ava Rodrigues - INTERMEDIATE Workshop

Canva PROJECTS with Ava Rodrigues -...

New Intermediate Class! Canva for Business Beginners Class is a Prerequisite or equivalent experience.
Join Ava Rodrigues and...

Canva PROJECTS with Ava Rodrigues - INTERMEDIATE Workshop

Finding and identifying birds can be difficult, particularly in summer. Join CT Audubon for an introduction to the joys of birding by ear. Learn tricks to help you recognize common bird songs and some of the tools available to help.

Local Event: Birding by Ear: Nature's Symphony

Birding by Ear: Nature's Symphony

Finding and identifying birds can be difficult, particularly in summer. Join CT Audubon for an introduction to the joys of...

Join us for the Teen Photo Award Ceremony and celebrate the winners! After the ceremony, the winning photographs will be on display in the Library for the month of May.
Light refreshments will be provided.&nbsp;
This contest is sponsored by the Simsbury Camera Club and the Simsbury Public Library.&nbsp;

Local Event: Teen Photo Contest Awards Ceremony

Teen Photo Contest Awards Ceremony

Join us for the Teen Photo Award Ceremony and celebrate the winners! After the ceremony, the winning photographs will be on...

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The Simsbury Land Trust is celebrating its 50th Anniversary.  Since our founding in 1976, our mission has been to protect the...

Simsbury Land Trust Tree Dedication

Step into the past at an outdoor living history demonstration including civilian life, camp life, and weapon demonstrations by...

Revolutionary War Militia Encampment and Re-enactments

2026 season of the Simsbury Chamber Music Festival. 
Sunday, April 26, at 3pm. "Masterworks Series" 
Eno Memorial Hall, 754...

Simsbury Chamber Music Festival.

We’re excited to invite students in grades 4–7 to campus for S.P.A.R.K.—a free, hands-on morning of discovery at Kingswood...

S.P.A.R.K. Free Morning of Science Discovery at Kingswood Oxford

Gifts of Love Golf Tournament Returns May 18 at Golf Club of Avon
Tee up for a great cause this spring! Gifts of Love invites...

6th Annual Gifts of Love Golf Tournament

The Friends of the Simsbury Public Library will hold their 2026 Spring Author Luncheon on Tuesday, May 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 2...

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Tee-cycle for Earth Day!

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Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT

Tapping into the Past: Tavern Life in Early Connecticut

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Uke Hoot

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Whacha Got Cookin'? Wellness Foods for Older Adults with Amy Woodman of Farmington Valley Nutrition

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Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT

Monday Maker Club

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Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT

Plug In, Drive On: The Basics of EV Ownership and Charging

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Mindful Minute

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Monthly Investment Group with Tim Baker, CFA of Metric Financial

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Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT

Gardeners of Simsbury Speaker Series: Mycology with Robert Marra (CAES)

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Why the 250th Matters with Andy Horowitz