Common Threads
Common Threads Join our informal stitching open studio! Bring your current project – embroidery, knitting, counted cross stitch, needlepoint, or what-have-you – and spend an hour in the company of others who love fiber and textile arts. Participants share their knowledge and their projects, past and present. The group gathers for about an hour most […]
Book Club
Renegade Readers Book Club Registration Year 3 of our kids book club is starting up in September! This year our theme is Renegade Readers as we jump from genre to genre throughout the shcool year. This is an “immersive” book club -we don’t sit around and discuss different aspects of the book. Jump into the […]
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 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 will be posted on our website homepage 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]