Friends of the Simsbury Public Library

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Join the Friends today and help support the Simsbury Public Library! Your dues help pay for library collections, services, programming and equipment.

Our members are active volunteers benefitting the community. Our library is the cultural heart of Simsbury! Library usage has rapidly increased even as town budget dollars for its support have decreased. The Friends play a vital role in keeping Simsbury's library the wonderful resource it is today by underwriting the cost of books, equipment, and countless services and activities that would otherwise be available through the library's tax supported budget.

10/26/2026

Yoto Cards have arrived in the Children's Department! The Friends of the Simsbury Public Library funded this collection!

“Make sure to check out the wide selection of titles and topics with over 70 packs to choose from! There are four Yoto Players with accompanying cards and headphones included in the case.” (Simsbury Public Library)

For those of you who do not know about Yoto Players, they are a screen-free, kid-friendly audio device that plays stories, audiobooks, music, and podcasts using physical smart cards.

A BIG THANKS to the Friends of the Simsbury Public Library!
Check out these cool new Yoto stories.
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10/23/2026

Want to make a difference in your community? Become a Friend of the Library!

Join and support libraries just by becoming a member. If you wish to also volunteer there are many ways to get involved, and every contribution helps.

This , discover how you can support your library and help it thrive.

Use the bar code below or the this link to join the Friends of the Simsbury Public Library.

https://www.simsburylibrary.info/become-a-friend/

10/21/2026

The Night of a 1000 Stars is just around the corner. 📆 Mark your calendars! November 12 at 6:00 pm in the first floor program room.

Local notables and community members (referred to as "stars") read aloud short passages from favorite works, such as fiction and poetry, or share creative performances.

This year’s recipients are Simsbury contributors to our community!
Thank you, Kelly Callahan, Henry James Library/Media Specialist for chairing this event each year.

10/17/2026

Visiting the Avon Library Book Sale today and found some good used books. It was great to support and meet our neighbor Friends of the Avon Public Library.

Tomorrow is their last day, check it out. 📚

10/16/2026

We asked the Friends of the Simsbury Public Library for book recommendations. 🌟 “Becoming Madame Secretary”
by Stephanie Dray was the first suggestion.

📚 This book is a biographical historical fiction novel published on March 12, 2024.
It chronicles the life and career of Frances Perkins, the first female U.S. Cabinet member and the longest-serving U.S. Secretary of Labor appointed by FDR.

As a central architect of the New Deal, Frances fights to pass the historic Social Security Act of 1935, reform the 54-hour workweek, establish minimum wage and fair labor standards, and later rescue refugees fleeing N**i Germany.

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10/10/2026

Art is a feast for the eyes and the soul.
Visit this month’s art exhibit at the Simsbury Public Library featuring local artists. 🌺

Program Room - Amanda Surveski - “UP CLOSE with Nature” - botanical drawings🌱

West Gallery Hallway - Donna Duquette - paintings in oil and watercolor

Display Cases:
Donna Duquette – small works in oil and watercolor

Hartford Artisan Weavers - handwoven table runners, shawls, scarves and more 🧶

Knitted Knockers - soft, handmade breast prostheses given free for women who have had a mastectomy lumpectomy or other breast surgery

Thank you to our Art Exhibit Coordinator, Barbara Latimer Butterworth for leadership

10/02/2026

Libraries are community hubs. They are places where people come to connect with others, to learn new skills, and to access resources that they might not otherwise have." — Carla Hayden (Librarian of Congress)

Simsbury Public Library brings people, organizations, and programs together in our area and community. Based on Simsbury's population of approximately 25,253 residents during the tracking period, the library received roughly 323,238 total visits last year.

This remarkably high volume places the Simsbury Public Library significantly ahead of surrounding communities like Avon (6.9 visits per capita) and Farmington (5.2 visits per capita), firmly cementing its role as a heavily utilized community center.

An example of programming are the upcoming Business/Career Center offerings:

09/30/2026

Free Movies, documentaries, instructional videos are available to Simbury library cardholders on the Kanopy app. Kanopy offers several adaptive features including closed captioning, subtitles, and transcription, audio description, keyboard navigation, and screen readers.

🔷It features over 30,000 independent films, classic cinema, educational courses, and world cinema (including content from the Criterion Collection and PBS).

♦️ Cost: It is completely free to use if you have a participating public library card or a university login. There are no ads or hidden subscription fees.
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🔷Kanopy Kids: A dedicated section within the platform that provides educational and enriching videos for children.

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09/28/2026

🌟 Congratulations to all of the active readers who participated in the Simsbury Public Library Summer Reading Program.
Participation was an all-time high across every age. A total of 3,340 participants and 21,300 books read!!

🎊 Librarians, thank you for such creative programming for our community!
Thank you to the town organizations and agencies that supported this program, thank you for your . We know that when town organizations work together our citizens benefit.

📚 Friends of the Simsbury Public Library is delighted to fund this summer program!

09/26/2026

Come and grab some ice cream and build community at the same time! Enjoy ice cream from Grassroots Kitchen & Creamery. In addition to the sweet treat, attendees can participate in a trivia game to met new friends, reconnect with neighbors, and enjoy a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere. Registration required.

Cosponsored by Simsbury's Aging and Disability Commission.
Town of Simsbury Aging and Disability Commission Eno Memorial Hall - Simsbury Senior Center

Address

725 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT
06070

Telephone

+18606587663

Website

http://www.simsburylibrary.info/friends.htm

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