Music Therapy for People with Dementia
Music Therapy for People with Dementia and their Care PartnersWednesdays, 1-2 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 […]
Pomfret Read Around!
Pomfret Read Around!June 18 – July 23rdCancelled As Oprah says, Failure is the stepping stone to greatness! We have decided to cancel the rest of the summer 2024 Pomfret Read-Around events due to lack of participation but we still love the idea of a Silent Book Club – (and judging by how many signed up, […]
Watercolor for Garden & Nature Journaling
Watercolor Workshop for Garden & Nature Journaling with Nora Robbins Wednesdays, July 10, 17, 24, and 3110 am-12 noonREGISTRATION A journal can include thoughts, feelings, tangible joys and more. Topics fior this workshop will include birds, insects, flowers, plants, and anything else that Mother Nature provides.We will draw and watercolor our pages enhancing them with borders, […]
Yoga on the Deck!
Aubrey Waz-Grant is back for another summer of Yoga on the Deck! The deck off the back of the library has been completely rebuilt and expanded and is ready for your yoga mats.Wednesdays from June 26th POSTPONED. We will begin July 3rd through July 31st at 6pm. All experience levels are welcome. Please bring your own […]
Creative Writing Group
Creative Writing Group!1st Thursday of the month 6-8pm Join us on the first Thursday 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. Registration […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
QC Poets
Area poets and poetry aficionados meet at the library 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. Please check the library calendar to confirm the meeting each month. There is no […]
Discussion Groups
The library hosts a book discussion group that meets the first Thursday of each month at 3:30PM. Please join us at any time! Copies of the books are always available at the library. THURSDAYS AT 3:30(re) Imagine: Contemporary tellings of classic tales September 7 Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler (Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew) […]