Not-So-Little Free Library
In need of a book to read or a movie to watch? We’ve set up a Not-So-Little Free Library at the front entrance to the library and stocked it up with lots of great reads! The stuff we’ve left has been in storage for several months (ie. not recently handled…) Take what you like, no […]
Online Book Discussions
Our book discussions are moving online for the time being. After much exploration of options, I’ve decided to start a couple of book groups on Goodreads. I hope you will join in and add your comments and responses! – Laurie Someone’s in the Kitchen – join this group for an online discussion of Pie Squared […]
Virtual Story Time
Story Time goes Virtual! Miss Heather will be posting a story time video around 10:30 am each Tuesday and Thursday. Look for it on the Pomfret Public Library Facebook page! We’ll also add them below, for those who don’t do Facebook.
Teen Room
Teen Room Ah the elusive teenager…how can we lure you to the library? We have a very respectably stocked teen collection – both fiction and non fiction. Current bestsellers, comfy chairs, graphic novels, even a few games we’re happy to let you use – so what gives? We have movies! We have coffee! We’re cool! […]
Graphic Novel Bingo
Graphic Novel Bingo Graphic Novels are an easy way to add another layer to your reading life. Using both text and images to infer story elements, graphic novels, just like traditional novels can be interpreted in many different ways and can bring nuances to the meaning of the story. Patrons of all ages are invited […]
History Kits
History Kits Great for teachers, homeschooling families or just for fun we have a variety of history kits for you to play and learn with. Each kit comes equipped with several books focused on a particular topic or time period as well as 2-5 dolls to help bring the stories to life. Topics include American […]
QC Poets
Join Quiet Corner Poets @ Pomfret Public Library Area poets and poetry aficionados meet 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. There is no charge to attend. Attendance is for […]
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. The Maritime Aquarium of Norwalk […]
Story Time
Story Time! Pomfret Public Library hosts story time at 10:30 am on Tuesday and Thursday nearly every week. Each session includes songs, stories, crafts, games, and wraps up with dancing in a bubble shower! Families are welcome at either group, but the Tuesday session is geared towards the cognitive needs and motor skills of the […]
Someone’s In The Kitchen
Someone’s In The Kitchen… (hint: it’s you!) Every month we pick a cookbook (or occasional food memoir) and gather several copies from neighboring libraries. Patrons bring the cookbooks home, read them, cook from them. On a Wednesday evening, we gather at the library, each bringing a dish from the cookbook (yes, sometimes there are duplicates) […]