ValentinePoems
Poetry of Love, Valentine’s Day 2022 Nancy: One day during the pandemic an image popped into my mind. Someone I knew once, wore gloves whenever she was out in public. She seemed aloof and perhaps a bit lonely, but I believe love had touched her life. E d i e In summer, her gloves were cotton edged […]
WEATHER
WEATHER CLOSINGS CLOSED – Thursday February 6, 2025. Policy: The library’s general rule is to close for weather and road conditions whenever the public school does. We sometimes will have a delayed opening if road conditions improve early in the day. Weather cancellations are posted on our website and Facebook.
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, […]
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 […]
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 & 3D Printer
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 […]
E.L.K.s
E.L.K.s Early Learning Kits Pomfret Public Library has a wonderful collection of educational resources for families – everything from games for learning letter sounds to a telescope to a Karaoke machine! You can get an idea of what we have available for check out by searching our catalog for Early Learning Kits. All of the […]
Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees Current Board Members Ginger Lusa, Chair (2021)Anne Hennen, Vice-Chair (2019)Sally Rogers, Secretary (2019)Ann Hinchman (2019)Liz Cartier (2021)David Ring (2021)Cris Cadiz (2023)Sylvia Danenhower (2023)Christine Kalafus (2023) The Library Board of Trustees meets six times each year. It is an elected position with a six year term. If you are interested in serving as […]