Simsbury High School

It's back! After collecting all summer, the Friends of the Simsbury Public Library are excited to hold their annual giant used book sale, a two-day event stocking gently-used books, puzzles, games, music, &amp; more! The sale takes place at Simsbury Public High School's gymnasium, located at 34 Farms Village Rd. All proceeds from this event support programming, collections, and services at the Simsbury Public Library. What great finds will you walk away with this year?&nbsp;

Local Event: Friends of the Simsbury Public Library Annual Giant Used Book Sale

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Friends of the Simsbury Public Library Annual...

It's back! After collecting all summer, the Friends of the Simsbury Public Library are excited to hold their annual giant used...

Friends of the Simsbury Public Library Annual Giant Used Book Sale

Simsbury Public Library

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. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced knitter, you'll find support, inspiration, and friendly conversation as we work on projects and explore new techniques. Bring your own supplies and join us for a relaxing, creative time!

Local Event: Morning Knitting Group

Morning Knitting Group

Our new Morning Knitting Group is a welcoming space for knitters of all levels to gather, share ideas, and enjoy the art of...

Join award-winning author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin for The Funniest Moments in Film - the biggest&nbsp;belly-laughs in movie history.&nbsp;
This interactive presentation highlights the best of the best from the silent era to the modern era.&nbsp;Marty will show videos of the best laugh-out-loud scenes from the 1920s to today, including snippets of such stars as Harold Lloyd, Groucho Marx, Woody Allen, Peter Sellers, Gene Wilder, Leslie Nielsen, John Candy and Robin Williams. You will be entertained by the funniest moments in such comedies as&nbsp;It Happened One Night,&nbsp;Animal Crackers, The Producers,&nbsp;The Pink Panther Strikes Again, Monty Python and the Holy Grail,&nbsp;Naked Gun, Mrs. Doubtfire,&nbsp;Planes, Trains and Automobiles&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Birdcage. He will discuss why they are considered the funniest ever and impact they made on pop culture. The presentation will include plenty of fun trivia questions and will be followed by a question-and-answer period. This one is a blast to feel free to join in!

Local Event: The Funniest Moments in Film with Marty Gitlin

The Funniest Moments in Film with Marty Gitlin

Join award-winning author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin for The Funniest Moments in Film - the biggest belly-laughs in...

Prepare to launch into the darkest depths of deep space! Join us online as we sit down with master storyteller Daniel Kraus, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, to celebrate the release of his breathtaking new novel, The Sixth Nik.
Deep into space, far past the triworld outposts, beyond range of the lethal trollbot internet, soars The Sickness: a ship woven from biomatter and capable of reacting to every need of its human crew. Sisilla, a nine-year-old cultist with a brain enhanced by arcane tech known as “niks,” has boarded to investigate the enigma of Fém—a plague-riddled planet that has abruptly gone rogue.
The mysterious crew includes a faceless assassin, a beautiful engineer jigsawed by plastic surgery, a peyote-addicted medic, and—most lethal of all—a rugged, NonModded captain with a score to settle with Sisilla. Other dangers abound. A hacked robot begins to believe Sisilla is its daughter. The Sickness itself is mutating, possibly even pregnant. And the secret of Fém is more horrific than anyone could have imagined. To survive, Sisilla will need to forsake her predetermined fate and embrace the unknown.
<a href="https://libraryc.org/simsburylibrary/194288" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register and ask the author questions.</a>

Local Event: VIRTUAL- Writing the Nightmare: A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable Space Crew with Daniel 

VIRTUAL- Writing the Nightmare: A Ship Called...

Prepare to launch into the darkest depths of deep space! Join us online as we sit down with master storyteller Daniel Kraus,...

VIRTUAL- Writing the Nightmare: A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable Space Crew with Daniel 

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.&nbsp;
Please register for Zoom link.

Local Event: HYBRID - Spanish Conversation Group

HYBRID - Spanish Conversation Group

Did you take Spanish in high school and want to refresh your language skills? Our lively group meets weekly to speak Spanish...

Mention the word Medicare and most people feel overwhelmed — and with the sweeping changes coming in 2027, confusion is only growing. This is truly a year you cannot afford to go into unprepared. The Father/Daughter Team of Lou and Jessica Pelletier will guide you through the new Medicare landscape for 2027, including: -Plans being eliminated or discontinued for 2027 and what that means for current enrollees&nbsp;
-How these eliminations may force plan changes, premium shifts, or new enrollment decisions&nbsp;
-The redesigned Medicare drug plan rules, cost sharing updates, and benefit changes rolling out in 2027
-A clear breakdown of Medicare Parts A – Hospital Coverage B – Physician Outpatient Coverage D – Prescription Drug Coverage You’ll also learn the pros and cons of Medicare Supplement Plans vs. Medicare Advantage Plans, how IRMAA (Income Related Monthly Adjusted Amount) works, what Medicare Savings Programs can help with, and why every family should have a Medical Power of Attorney in place. This workshop is ideal for seniors, adult children, and anyone who wants to stay ahead of the curve as Medicare undergoes one of its most significant shifts in years.

Local Event: Medicare 2027: Major Changes, Eliminated Plans, and What You MUST Know

Medicare 2027: Major Changes, Eliminated Plans,...

Mention the word Medicare and most people feel overwhelmed — and with the sweeping changes coming in 2027, confusion is only...

Medicare 2027: Major Changes, Eliminated Plans, and What You MUST Know

Mystery Book Group has moved to 100% virtual this season. Join our moderator, Carole Shmurak, from the comfort of your home for an interesting and lively discussion of the mystery book Smoke and Mirrors by Elly Griffiths. All are welcome to attend. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk. Please register for Zoom link.

Local Event: VIRTUAL - Mystery Book Group: Smoke and Mirrors

VIRTUAL - Mystery Book Group: Smoke and Mirrors

Mystery Book Group has moved to 100% virtual this season. Join our moderator, Carole Shmurak, from the comfort of your home for...

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. In this 9-week program you will learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at and exercises to increase strength and balance. Who should attend?
<ul><li>Anyone concerned about falls</li><li>Anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength</li><li>Anyone who has fallen in the past</li><li>Anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns</li></ul>
Register by calling the Simsbury Senior Center at 860-658-3273. Please note that registration is for all sessions, so please plan to attend all sessions in this series.
Presented by the Farmington Valley Health District and hosted in partnership with the Simsbury Senior Center.

Local Event: A Matter of Balance

A Matter of Balance

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning...

Join us for a paradigm-shifting, essential event as we sit down with world-renowned master facilitator Priya Parker to discuss her groundbreaking new book, The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict.&nbsp;
In The Art of Fighting, Priya Parker explains that we can’t form and grow effective relationships without a fight. She rejects the idea that conflict is abnormal or that good groups don’t fight. All groups change and evolve; indeed, it’s because people disagree that good groups flourish.
As she did in the now-classic The Art of Gathering, Parker draws on her far-reaching experience as a conflict facilitator, her own detailed research, and real-world examples to lay out the ways that people can identify disputes, determine how to address them, and what to do if they are insurmountable. Whether people disagree in the boardroom or the locker room, on a playground or in church, online or in person, conflict is a part of life, and understanding healthy conflict and how to harness its power is more important than ever. The Art of Fighting is a vital primer to help all of us understand how to do that.
<a href="https://libraryc.org/simsburylibrary/195650" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register and ask the author questions.</a>

Local Event: VIRTUAL- The Art of Fighting: Building Better, Stronger Relationships with Priya Parker

VIRTUAL- The Art of Fighting: Building Better,...

Join us for a paradigm-shifting, essential event as we sit down with world-renowned master facilitator Priya Parker to discuss...

VIRTUAL- The Art of Fighting: Building Better, Stronger Relationships with Priya Parker

Join us for an enjoyable evening with the French Conversation group. This group provides a welcoming atmosphere for speakers of French to practice their speaking skills, mostly with open conversation and sometimes with set themes.&nbsp; Meet and get to know other French speakers. Share your experiences and other topics of interest. Please note, this is NOT a language class but a group for fluent French speakers.&nbsp;All are welcome to attend. Questions? Contact&nbsp;Juliana,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:frenchhelptoday@gmail.com">frenchhelptoday@gmail.com</a>

Local Event: French Conversation Group

French Conversation Group

Join us for an enjoyable evening with the French Conversation group. This group provides a welcoming atmosphere for speakers of...

This is a monthly virtual critique group, offering constructive feedback in a supportive setting. Whether you are a seasoned poet or an aspiring one, all adults are welcome. Bring an original poem to share or just come to sample a meeting. You may choose your own topic or use one of the prompts suggested by the group.
Register for Zoom link.&nbsp;

Local Event: VIRTUAL - Poetry Group

VIRTUAL - Poetry Group

This is a monthly virtual critique group, offering constructive feedback in a supportive setting. Whether you are a seasoned...

What does it mean to be an engaged citizen today? Is voting enough? And how can people with different viewpoints talk about these questions in a way that builds understanding rather than division?
Join us for the inaugural Simsbury Civic Forum, a new nonpartisan, community-led conversation designed to bring residents together across perspectives. The evening will include brief perspectives from local residents followed by guided small-group conversations where you can listen, share, and explore common ground.
This is not a debate—it’s a space for respectful dialogue and shared learning, using methods developed by Braver Angels.
Whether you’re highly engaged or simply curious, your voice is welcome.
Come be part of the conversation—and help shape what comes next.
Space is limited; register today.
Presented by the Simsbury Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion Council in partnership with the Simsbury Public Library.

Local Event: Simsbury Civic Forum #1: As Citizens, Do We Have a Civic Duty?

Simsbury Civic Forum #1: As Citizens, Do We...

What does it mean to be an engaged citizen today? Is voting enough? And how can people with different viewpoints talk about...

Simsbury Civic Forum #1: As Citizens, Do We Have a Civic Duty?

Conversation and Camaraderie (C&amp;C) is a men's group that has been meeting successfully in Avon for the past two years. Meetings are informal discussions, led by facilitators whose goal is to maintain a safe, welcoming, non-confrontational, and engaging environment for all, where everyone's voice can be heard. This is not a therapy session or a twelve step group. What it IS, though, is an opportunity for older men from varied backgrounds and life experiences to connect and communicate with others.
Topics, chosen in advance, are intended to open discussions for the group to share life lessons, memories, and laughter. Sample topics, some thoughtful, some silly and some just fun include:
<ul><li>What was a lasting memory from school?</li><li>Who was most influential in shaping you?</li><li>Who was your favorite star in old TV Westerns?</li><li>What is one mistake that taught you a lesson?</li></ul>
Please consider joining to makes new acquaintances and share.

Local Event: C & C: Conversation and Camaraderie

C & C: Conversation and Camaraderie

Conversation and Camaraderie (C&C) is a men's group that has been meeting successfully in Avon for the past two years. Meetings...

This fall, the Simsbury Public Library will host the&nbsp;Fall Old Forest Film Series&nbsp;in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. The series explores the beauty and importance of New England's old-growth forests and is presented in partnership with New England Forests, Real Art Ways, Simsbury Grange, Avon, Canton, Granby, Simsbury and Traprock Ridge Land Trusts, and additional community partners.
Films will be shown one Thursday each month:&nbsp;September 17, October 22, November 19, and December 17. Each evening begins with a reception at&nbsp;6:00 p.m., followed by a one-hour film at&nbsp;6:30 p.m.&nbsp;and a brief Q&amp;A with filmmaker&nbsp;Ray Asselin. Additional details and registration information will be available soon.&nbsp;Registration requested.

Local Event: Celebrate America's 250th Through the Old Forests of New England

Celebrate America's 250th Through the Old...

This fall, the Simsbury Public Library will host the Fall Old Forest Film Series in celebration of America's 250th anniversary....

Celebrate America's 250th Through the Old Forests of New England

When we think about staying in our homes as we age, what issues do we need to consider? Meet a diverse array of services and agencies that can help us learn how to make the homes we choose to live in safe and comfortable as we age. More than 20 representatives from a variety of local services and agencies will be available at tables throughout the room to answer your questions--from social services to legal services to housing services. Outside, visit the Sunshine Wheels van to learn more about local wheelchair-accessible transportation.
Sponsored by the Aging and Disability Commission, Simsbury Senior Center, and Simsbury Public Library.

Local Event: Second Annual Age-in-Place Expo

Second Annual Age-in-Place Expo

When we think about staying in our homes as we age, what issues do we need to consider? Meet a diverse array of services and...

Looking for a space to play Magic the Gathering? Or are you a new player looking to try it out? Come to the library to battle fellow Magic enthusiasts!&nbsp;
All skill levels and play styles welcome. The library will have a limited number of &nbsp;60 card decks available to use during the meet up!&nbsp;

Local Event: Magic the Gathering Meetup

Magic the Gathering Meetup

Looking for a space to play Magic the Gathering? Or are you a new player looking to try it out? Come to the library to battle...

The Cantabile Flute Quartet uses all the members of the flute family to create a varied blend of sound. Selections include Mozart Flute Quartet in D Major, A Summer Day in the Mountains by Bozza, and original works by Catherine McMichael.
Cantabile Flute Quartet includes piccolo, flute, alto, and bass flutes played by Janet Stodd, Suzanne Cristina, Cynthia Lang, and Margaret Salovski.

Local Event: Cantabile Flute Quartet

Cantabile Flute Quartet

The Cantabile Flute Quartet uses all the members of the flute family to create a varied blend of sound. Selections include...

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Several years ago, Master Bespoke Tailor Eric W. Stiles Sr. taught professional online fashion classes through 61 colleges across the United States and 2 colleges in Canada. The college serving your community was one of those institutions, giving local residents the opportunity to study professional sewing, tailoring, garment construction, pattern making, alterations, and other specialized fashion skills.
As the nationwide program continued to grow, Mr. Stiles stepped away from online teaching to redesign the program and make it more affordable and accessible. Those classes are now returning through EWS Fashion Academy, with Online Mini-Courses beginning September 12, 2026. Unlike the previous college-sponsored program, students now register directly through the Academy, and most Mini-Course sessions are just $17.00.
With more than four decades of experience, advanced training with Brioni in Italy, professional work with Brioni, Giorgio Armani, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Tom Ford, and teaching both online and live at 11 Illinois colleges, Mr. Stiles continues to bring professional fashion education to students everywhere.
To learn more about the returning online classes, view the complete course offerings, read Mr. Stiles' professional background, and register for upcoming Mini-Courses, visit:
<a href="https://ewsacademy.org/NEWEST-1-TRYOUT.HTML" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://ewsacademy.org/NEWEST-1-TRYOUT.HTML</a>
Classes begin September 12, 2026. Register early and watch for additional Mini-Courses that will be added throughout the year.

Local Event: After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class

After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr....

Several years ago, Master Bespoke Tailor Eric W. Stiles Sr. taught professional online fashion classes through 61 colleges...

After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class

Simsbury Farms Recreation Complex (100 Old Farms Rd)

Simsbury Farms End of Summer Blast
<ul><li>Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026</li><li>Time: Event runs 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Fireworks at 8:40 PM)</li><li>Location: Simsbury Farms Recreation Complex (100 Old Farms Rd)</li><li>Details: A family-friendly community event featuring live music by the Rhythm City Band, food, face painting, and inflatables, wrapping up with a grand finale fireworks display.</li><li>Admission: This event is traditionally free to attend, with overflow parking available at the Apple Barn and Orkil Field. [<a href="https://simsburyct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=28977" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">1</a>]</li></ul>

Local Event: Simsbury Farms End of Summer Blast

Simsbury Farms End of Summer Blast

Simsbury Farms End of Summer Blast
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026Time: Event runs 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Fireworks at 8:40...

Holcomb Farm

On Sunday, August 30, from 2-6pm, come on down to Holcomb Farm for an afternoon of old-fashioned, boot-stompin’ fun for all ages! Enjoy live music, hands-on activities, exciting demonstrations, delicious eats from local food trucks, refreshing cocktails, ice-cold lemonade, and free popcorn. Highlights include: line dancing lessons, fiddle music by Sarah the Fiddler, oxen pulls, a horse show by the Granby Horse Council, three shows by Riverside Reptiles, face painting, yard games, crafts, and more! On-site food trucks will include North Elm Butcher Block, Nibbles and Noms, Adams Ice Cream, and Mobile Mixology. Pull on your finest Western wear, round up your little buckaroos, and join us for a rootin’-tootin’ shindig on the farm! We can’t wait to see you there! 



Admission is free, and donations are warmly welcomed. Every dollar raised supports the Friends of Holcomb Farm and Fresh Access, the Friends of Holcomb Farm's program that provides fresh, locally grown produce to people with limited access to affordable, healthy food.

Local Event: Holcomb Hoedown

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Holcomb Hoedown

On Sunday, August 30, from 2-6pm, come on down to Holcomb Farm for an afternoon of old-fashioned, boot-stompin’ fun for all...

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