Simsbury Free Library

04/28/2026

We are not sure when this photo was taken, but we know it's from the WW1 era and that these women were part of Ensign-Bickford’s early days here in Simsbury. Long before job titles and records were carefully kept, women were doing important, hands-on work that helped build the company and support their families.

Their names have been lost to time, but their presence has not. If this photo looks familiar or sparks a family story, we would love to hear it.

Tagging the Simsbury Free Library and the Simsbury Historical Society to help us uncover and honor a small piece of local history.

03/31/2026

Paint and Sip with local artist Deborah Leonard-
Thursday, April 23 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm
$50 dollars per participant
Register here: https://forms.gle/HbVi8DiM4ZfenPM28

New Haven and Northampton Canal Presentation with Canal expert Carl E. Walter-
Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30pm
FREE to members, $10 for non-members
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Bd8Amq56uJb-UNliN0aMM9Qk595bMYBQu9W3IMhjFO8/edit or RSVP to [email protected]

03/24/2026

Sign up and join us on Wednesday, April 29!

FREE for members, $10 for non-members
RSVP to [email protected] or on the google form linked below
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Bd8Amq56uJb-UNliN0aMM9Qk595bMYBQu9W3IMhjFO8/edit

03/06/2026

Looking for something meaningful and inspiring to do this weekend? Attend The Seat Beside Her 3: Stories of the Revolution and experience stories of courage that still resonate today.
Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. at The Garmany Performing Arts Center at McLean, 75 Great Pond Road in Simsbury, CT.
🎟️ Tickets available now https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/JDAF84EAZYMCJ

03/03/2026

Calling all students and lifelong learners! The Seat Beside Her 3: Stories of the Revolution brings history off the page and onto the stage, March 6th and 7th, 7 p.m., and Sunday March 8th at 2 p.m. A perfect enrichment opportunity at The Garmany Performing Arts Center at McLean, 75 Great Pond Road in Simsbury, CT.
🎟️ Tickets available now https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/JDAF84EAZYMCJ

03/03/2026

Please join us for this fascinating play about Simsbury history.

Calling all students and lifelong learners! The Seat Beside Her 3: Stories of the Revolution brings history off the page and onto the stage, March 6th and 7th, 7 p.m., and Sunday March 8th at 2 p.m. A perfect enrichment opportunity at The Garmany Performing Arts Center at McLean, 75 Great Pond Road in Simsbury, CT.
🎟️ Tickets available now https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/JDAF84EAZYMCJ

02/26/2026

The first of the 5-session course exploring Simsbury's History at the Simsbury Free Library starts today!

This course is only available to those who have already registered.

02/03/2026

Please join us!
https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/61591

02/03/2026

MLK in CT Committee members Gus Pastor and Max Stolov gave a group of Loomis Chaffee staff and students a tour of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial outside of the library. They gave a presentation on the history of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Simsbury, and how his time spent here helped shape his hope for the future.

The highlight of the day was hearing from speaker Debbie Hutchinson. Debbie spoke of the history and importance of migrant workers, both international and interstate, in Connecticut’s to***co industry. Her lecture was extremely moving and educational; it was an honor to host her.

https://www.loomischaffee.org/news/archive/post/~board/school-news/post/mlk-workshops-celebrating-his-life-and-legacy

01/13/2026

Join us in honoring Martin Luther King Jr. at The First Church of Christ in Simsbury, CT!