QC Poets
Area poets and poetry aficionados meet at the library at 7 PM the second Monday of every month to share their work and encourage one another. The group is led by Christine Kalafus, the regional representative of the CT Poetry Society. Please check the library calendar to confirm the meeting each month. There is no […]
past donors
A Look at the History of Philanthropy, often from Women by Nancy Pritchard Weiss Even in Pomfret, we don’t live in a vacuum. The roots of our beloved Pomfret Public Library go deep into the community but they were also encouraged by attitudes and actions around the country. Our town and our public places are […]
Friends of PPL
Friends of the Pomfret Public Library is a volunteer group established in 2007 dedicated to enhancing the relationship between the library and the community it serves. Our desire is to encourage and promote community participation and support the activities and programs of the library and to assist in the library’s growth and development. Our purpose is […]
eBooks & eAudiobooks
eBooks & eAudios Bibliomation Overdrive – Pomfret Public Library is a member of Bibliomation’s Overdrive subscription, offering you thousands of free ebooks in multiple formats for a variety of devices. Directions for setting up your account and downloading ebooks to various types of devices can be found HERE, on the Bibliomation Overdrive site. HOOPLA – Hoopla Digital has thousands of ebooks (in […]
Reserves and Interlibrary Loan
Reserves and Interlibrary Loan Can’t find what you’re looking for on the shelves? You can easily reserve items that are currently in circulation and we will hold them for you on their return. To reserve something at PPL go to the PPL online catalog Log In to your account (see View your account) select the appropriate category (title, […]
Discussion Groups
The library hosts a book discussion group that meets the first Thursday of each month at 3:30PM. Please join us at any time! Copies of the books are always available at the library. THURSDAYS AT 3:30(re) Imagine: Contemporary tellings of classic tales September 7 Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler (Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew) […]
My account
Using your account… To view your account: go to the PPL online catalog Log in (link in upper right corner)enter your user name: your 14-digit barcode with no spacesdefault password for first time: userpass (you will then be prompted to set a permanent password) click Your Account To renew your library items: access your account (see above) click Your […]
Get a Library Card
Get a Library card Congratulations! A library card is the smartest card you can get! It will give you access to books of all types, movies, magazines and great online resources throughout the state of Connecticut. It’s like a Gift Card that never runs out! Just stop by the library with a piece of mail […]
Museum Passes
Pomfret Public Library has passes for free admission or discounts at the museums listed below. Passes are available on a first come/first served basis (no reserves) and may be checked out for up to 7 days, no renewals. Please see the museum website for info about exhibits, hours, directions, etc. Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of ArtFree […]
Story Time
It’s Story Time! Pomfret Public Library hosts Story Time nearly every Thursday at 10:30. (Check the calendar on our homepage to confirm dates.) Each session includes themed songs, stories, crafts, and games with Miss Heather. Story Time is a great way to spark your child’s imagination, introduce early reading skills, and practice motor skills and […]