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Book Share

Book ShareThursday, July 6 @ 3:30 What have you read lately that you would recommend to other readers? What left you thinking “I have to find someone to talk about this book with!” Join us at this special session of the Pomfret Public Library Book Discussion Group – instead of discussing a book, we’ll talk […]

Jigsaw Puzzle Contest

Jigsaw Puzzle Contest is back!Saturday June 24, 2-4 PM Each team of 4 participants will recieve the same 500 piece jigsaw puzzle. The first team to complete their puzzle wins our sincerest congratulations and of course, bragging rights. Please be sure to register each participant individuallyBecause of the nature of this event, all participants must be registered in […]

Cell Phone Photography

Cell Phone Photography2 week series July 8 & 15 2-5 PM Smartphone camera quality is improving constantly and rapidly. For many shooting situations, it’s the perfect alternative for a sometimes heavy and unwieldy 35mm camera. And since most people carry a smartphone in their pocket or purse, they’re almost guaranteed not to miss those great photo opportunities.  […]

MathClub

Crazy 8’s Math ClubTuesdays at 4:30 PM8 sessions, March 7 – April 25 Crazy 8s is a math club unlike any other! It offers unique, high-energy math activities that appeal to kids of all math abilities. Mischief-making activities that kids love, like Bouncy Dice Explosion and Spy Training. We start with the fun, then roll […]

Puzzler

Jigsaw Puzzle ContestSaturday March 18, 20232-4 PM Join us for a fun and competitive afternoon! Each team of four will have the same 500 piece puzzle to solve as quickly as they can. At the end of two hours, if no team has finished, the team with the least amount of pieces remaining will claim […]

Valentine Poppies

Valentine PoppiesSaturday, February 11, 2 PM Paper artisan Susan Canavan will lead us through making a beautiful realistic pink crepe paper poppy – just in time for Valentine’s Day! Materials and tools are supplied, and the workshop includes written directions and a resource list for continuing to make flowers on your own. Skill level is […]

Nomadland

Jessica Bruder, author of NomadlandFriday January 27 At Pomfret School Hard Auditorium, 7 PM Book Discussion at Pomfret Public LibraryThursday, February 2, 3:30 PM Announcing the Pomfret School 2023 Schwartz Visiting Fellow Jessica Bruder is the New York Times bestselling author of Nomadland. Pomfret, Connecticut – 01/13/2023   Pomfret School is excited to announce JESSICA BRUDER as […]

BuildWave

Take Your Child to the Library Day: Build WaveJanuary 21, 10AM Want to foster your child’s interest in STEM, while igniting their creative spark at the same time? Buildwave is a creative building program that feels like a video game! Over the course of the workshop students create with over a dozen different building materials, […]

Small Loom Weaving

Small Loom WeavingJuly 11 7-9 PMJuly 12 10:30-12:30 Learn the basics of Small Loom Weaving with local weaver Sharon Geyer!All materials are provided, including small cardboard looms. Two sessions to choose from (one evening, one morning). No experience necessary, beginners are encouraged! Register for July 11Register for July 12

Reading in the Margins

Reading in the Margins:PPL Celebrating Inclusion Each month we highlight a selection of books focusing on people who are sometimes marginalized. You can find the books on the old card catalog/display table near the entrance, or view the booklist on the home page of the library catalog.  I (Laurie) have set myself the challenge of […]