Poet Laureate
Pomfret’s First Poets Laureate Congratulations to Christine Kalafus and Nancy Weiss! read their poetry submissions here Pomfret’s Board of Selectmen approved a resolution in August establishing the position of Poet Laureate for the Town. The administration of the position is under the direction of the Board of Trustees of the Pomfret Public Library. As required, […]
Pomfret Party Supplies
Pomfret Party Supplies Don’t get me wrong, we love books here. Like, REALLY love them. But that’s not all we offer! After many years of hosting all kinds of events, we have a robust collection of items that can help make your next event more fun and less expensive. Balloon inflator – Save your breath […]
Lounge at the Library
Lounge at the Library Working from home got ya down? Need a quiet place to work on a project? Want to just drink your coffee hot for a change? Have we got the room for you! I mean, don’t get too excited. It’s just a room in a library. It has a couch and a […]
Building for Community
About the Project About the Library How to Contribute Buildng Project Update – January 2022 The building project at Pomfret Public Library is on track! The Library Board of Trustees and Pomfret Board of Selectmen have appointed a Building Committee who will oversee the completion of the addition. Committe members are: Marc Archambault, Robert Paladino, […]
Code Clubs
Build your coding skills! The library hosts two sessions per year, one in the fall and one in the spring, usually for eight weeks. The coding language, platform and skill level varies but we aim to have it be suitable for both beginners and those with a little coding experience. Bring your own laptop/tablet, or […]
Book Snax
We’re VERY excited to share a new program for parents and their kiddos this fall.Do you have too much going on to commit to a book club? Between work, kids, school, house, meals, and extracurriculars, a book club is the furthest thing from your mind when (if) you finally have time to sit down and […]
DIY Art & Craft Kits
DIY Art & Craft Kits It’s the easiest way to try something new – check out one of our art & craft kits! Each kit comes with all of the supplies that you need to sample a new technique, medium, or project. Check one out, use what you need of the consumable supplies, return the […]
Harry Potter Book Club
Muggle Mayhem! Is there a more magical children’s series than Harry Potter? Well…maybe…depends on who you ask! Starting this September, the Library will be hosting “Muggle Mayhem” a monthly Harry Potter Book Club for Kids/Teens ages 8-16. It will be held on the third thursday of each month at 4pm. We know that a lot […]
Cricut
What CAN’T you make on the Cricut Maker? This smart cutting machine will help you create your current project – from 3D art to home decor, jewelry, iron-on, vinyl, paper projects, and so much more, and will cut delicate paper and fabric to heavier materials like matboard and leather. Go to design.cricut.com to create an […]
Take & Make
What will you create? Each week there are Take and Make craft kits for children and families. The kits include just about everything you need to create a fun project. (The bags are labeled with a general description of what’s inside.) Will you get a painting craft? A sewing project? There are so many varieties […]