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Millennials Read: 3rd Annual Cookie Swap (Simsbury Public Library)

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

At this no-stress book discussion, join readers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to talk about current book picks. You do not need to be reading anything to participate.

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Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Book Discussion: Mastering the Art of French Murder (Virtual)

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

At this member-run program, we'll be discussing: Mastering the Art of French Murder by Colleen Cambridge. Copies of the book will be available approximately one month in advance at the library's service desk.

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

Virtual

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Wintonbury Book Discussion: Lady Tan's Circle of Women (Virtual)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See is an immersive, historical novel inspired by the true story of a woman physician in 15th-century China.

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Social Justice Book Club: On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder (Virtual)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Civics and Social Justice
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our December title will be On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder. The Founding Fathers tried to protect us from the threat they knew, the tyranny that overcame ancient democracy.

Notes

Virtual

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. 

Libraries CLOSING EARLY (Time TBD)

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

Time TBD by the Town. BPL Online is always open!

Christmas Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

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Libraries CLOSING EARLY (Time TBD)

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

Time TBD by the Town. BPL Online is always open!

New Year's Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
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Closing
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
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Closing
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McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
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Presidents' Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
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Closing
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Good Friday - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
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Closing
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Memorial Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
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Closing
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Juneteenth - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
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Closing
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Independence Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Closing
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McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
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Labor Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
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Closing
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McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
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Veterans Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Closing
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McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

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Libraries CLOSING EARLY (Time TBD)

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

Time TBD by the Town. BPL Online is always open!

Thanksgiving Day & Recess - Libraries CLOSED

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

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Libraries CLOSING EARLY (Time TBD)

Thursday, December 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

Time TBD by the Town. BPL Online is always open!

Christmas Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Libraries CLOSING EARLY (Time TBD)

Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

Time TBD by the Town. BPL Online is always open!