A Conversation with Dr. Zachary Rewinski
Literature in Times of Strife:Reading Tolstoy’s War and Peace Thursday March 26th at 6pm Join us for a lecture and discussion with Dr. Zachary Rewinski on the importance of literature during difficult times in general, and the history and context of Tolstoy’s War and Peace in particular. While this presentation is offered in conjunction with Pomfret […]
Slow Read 2026
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy Pomfret Public Library Read Along! Take your time. Read at your own pace. First ten to commit get a library copy to keep for the year Free public domain copies available […]
Poet Laureate Nominations
Pomfret Poet Laureate2026 The Pomfret Board of Selectmen approved a resolution creating the position of “Pomfret Poet Laureate” on August 2, 2021. The resolution is designed to support literacy and imagination, foster young poets and to offer a new way to commemorate life in the community through poetry. Our inaugural poet laureates have been Nancy […]
Drop-In Crafts
Drop-In CraftsMonthly on Thursdays One Thursday each month Miss Heather has an all-ages drop-in craft project all set up for you! Materials and instructions are provided, just check the calendar on our homepage to find the date, time and project of the month.
Book Bin
We’re excited to announce that Pomfret Public Library now has a bin to collect your used books! Drop off your gently used books in the Bay State Books collection bin, located in the back of the parking lot. In the past, donated books were stored in the library attic and sold at our annual Friends […]
Kids Book Club
Kids Book Club: Miss Heather’s Favorites!Monthly, Thursdays @ 4:30Ages 8 – 12 REGISTRATION Hey book lovers! This year, I’m sharing my ALL-TIME favorite books—and you get to read them with me! 😄 Each month we’ll jump into a new story, laugh, gasp, and chat about all the coolest parts. This book club is different than […]
Memory Cafe
Memory Cafe:Music for People with Dementia and their Care PartnersWednesdays, 1-2:30 PMRegister HERE, or call 860-928-3475 Come discover the therapeutic power of music! Music therapy has been shown to have a positive impact on individuals with dementia. It can improve social engagement, communication and memory, and reduce agitation and anxiety. The music therapy program at […]
Creative Writing Group
Creative Writing Group!1st FRIDAY of the month 6-8pm Join us on the first Friday of each month for creativity and camaraderie! We’ll have half an hour of chatting about our current projects, challenges, and goals before splitting off for dedicated writing time.All experience levels welcome, no pressure to share if you don’t want to.
STEM Explorers
STEM Explorers Do you love figuring out how things work, building crazy inventions, or seeing science in action? Then the STEM Explorers Club is for YOU! Each month, we’ll dive into a new hands-on experiment, tackle exciting engineering challenges, and explore the amazing world of math, science, and technology. Best for ages 6-11 years old. […]
Monthly Puzzle Contest
Jigsaw Puzzle ContestSaturday March 14th 12-2 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. First team done wins! At the end of two hours, if no team has finished, the team with the least amount of […]