America's Reading Corps Volunteers

Reading help available for students in grades 2- 4 in July and August. Register in the Children's Room.

America's Reading Corps is also seeking volunteers to work with elementary school students who need extra practice reading. Flexible scheduling throughout July and August. Contact the Children's Room at 658-7663.

Young Adult Writing Club

1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month
6 - 8 pm
Wagner Room

Inspiration and feedback for aspiring high school and college age writers.

Open Mic Friday Nights

Friday July 10, & 31
Friday, August 7, 14, & 21
7 - 9 pm
Program Room

All levels of singers welcome....Broadway, Classical, Jazz, Pop, Plays, Poetry, Dance, Comedy, Etc!
Walk in or register ahead of time. Contact: Amanda.Mule@uconn.edu to reserve a spot and equipment or for more information. Ask about being a Featured Act!

Improv Workshop

Tuesdays and Thursday, July 7 - August 20th
4-6 pm
Program Room

August 21 (TBA) - End of Summer Bash and Improv production. Taught by singer/actress/director - Simsbury's own Amanda Mule! Learn acting basics, improv skills, tragedy & comedy, monologues, the singing actor, creating a character, auditions, getting over nerves, and more.....

Every teen will be cast in a staged one act play or scene selections for the final production. The workshop culminates in the End of Summer Bash for all summer teen programs, with the Improv group as the main act! Sign up now!!!

What I Learned On My Summer Vacation: Cool Computer Tips and Tricks

Why not pick up a cool new computer tip or trick over the summer? We'll be teaching you about travel, consumer, social networking and photography tools available online for you to use for free. Check the calendar for the week's topic. Wednesdays 3-4:30 p.m. beginning July 22. www.simsburylibrary.info and click on Calendar or call us at 658-7663.

What are you doing in the Wii hour?

Are you ready for some painless technology transfer? In case you’ve heard of the Wii but have never played, or have been too shy to try it, here’s your chance to just drop in and try your hand at bowling, tennis, or boxing - all virtually, of course. Paige Miranda, our teenage Wii wonder will show you how. Probably some of the staff will spend part of their lunch hour at play too. Come to the Teen Area (behind the Friends Café) at noon Monday-Saturday and participate in the fun. You’ll be able to brag to your kids about your Wii score!

Simsbury Scrabblers

Join us weekly on Thursday nights 6-8 in the Friends Café area of the Library. Novice to expert. All are welcome! Playing boards and scrabble dictionaries are supplied. Drop-ins are welcome but we prefer if you sign up here or email lraskauskas@sbcglobal.net so we know how many boards are needed.

Conversational French Group Now Forming

Are you interested in refreshing your knowledge of the French language? Or perhaps learning enough to just get by on a visit to the country? The Simsbury Public Library is now forming a French conversation group under the leadership of Yvonne Foley, French Professor Emerita, Manchester Community College and a 35 year veteran of teaching the language. The class will meet Tuesday evenings 6:30-7:30 in the Friends Café area of the library. Classes commence Tuesday, June 30 and continue as long as there is interest. The classes are free but space is limited. Please contact Susan Bullock to sign up or if you have any questions. 658-7663 x. 2103. You can also sign up on-line by going to the library website www.simsburylibrary.info and clicking on Calendar.

Teen Book Discussion Group

Wednesday, July 29
6:00PM-8:00 pm

Teens are welcome to join a discussion of Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta . Don’t have time to RSVP?  Don’t worry, we’ll make room! ALL TEENS WELCOME!

Meetings are held in the Wagner Conference Room at 6:00 pm. Please contact Erin at ">etschupp44@gmail.com with any questions or to RSVP. Hope to see you there

Teen Book Discussion Group

Wednesday, August 26
6:00PM-8:00 pm

Teens are welcome to join a discussion of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Jane Austin and Seth Grahame-Smith. Don’t have time to RSVP?  Don’t worry, we’ll make room! ALL TEENS WELCOME!

Meetings are held in the Wagner Conference Room at 6:00 pm. Please contact Erin at etschupp44@gmail.com with any questions or to RSVP. Hope to see you there!!

Teen Summer Reading Program

Feed Your Mind - Flaunt Your Talent
Teen Summer Reading Brochure

For teens entering 7th - 12th grade. Weekly prizes, games, and events throughout the summer.

Sign-up at the reference desk in person or call 658-7663 ext. 2200.

Anuual Friends Book Sale

BOOKS WANTED!


Please donate to The Friends of the Simsbury Public Library Annual Book Sale to be held September 12 & 13 at the high school. The book collection site will be the Library. (Signs will be posted). Collection times are:
Tuesdays & Fridays - 10 am - Noon
Saturdays - 10 am - 4 pm
May 30 through August 29

Books in all formats, audio tapes, CDs, DVDs, puzzles & games, all in good clean condition, will be accepted.

Please: No records, vhs tapes, magazines, encyclopedias, or textbooks over 3 years old.

For more information contact:
Charmaine Glew (651-4192) or Ann Wallack (658-7781)

Summer Hours are Coming

Sunday - 1 - 5
(open until 6/28)
Closed July & August

Mon–Thurs. - 9:00 – 8:00

Friday - 9:00 – 5:00

Saturday - 9:00 - 1:00
(July & August)