Pomfret Public Library

08/11/2026

The Pomfret Public Library invites community members to a special edition of its weekly Memory Café featuring Life in Balance on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Laurie String and Matthew Chuck of Rude Dog Boxing will focus on practical ways to maintain mobility, balance, and strength while aging. Participants will learn simple techniques and exercises that can help improve stability, support everyday movement, and promote healthy, active living.

Designed for older adults, caregivers, and anyone interested in healthy aging, Life in Balance offers an encouraging and welcoming environment where attendees can discover strategies for staying active and reducing the risk of falls. No prior fitness experience is required.

The program will be held at the Pomfret Public Library, 449 Pomfret Street, Pomfret, as part of the library's weekly Memory Café. Memory Cafés provide a friendly, supportive gathering place for individuals living with memory loss, cognitive changes, and their care partners.

Admission is free, and all are welcome.
For more information about Life in Balance, the Memory Café, or other upcoming library programs, contact the Pomfret Public Library at 860-928-3475 or visit www.pomfretlibrary.org.

08/11/2026

Congratulations to our winners of our Summer Reading prize baskets! Winners have been notified by email.

Ages 0-8 years old:
Millie C.
Lennox G.
Jack R.

Ages 9 + years old:
Leon F.
Orion H.
Fredek N.

Children who are doing summer reading for credit at PCS are still welcome to come and get their completion certificate to bring to school.

07/23/2026

The Summer Reading Challenge for kids is still on-going, we have had our first few kiddos bring in their completed logs though! Completed logs are due back by August 8th to receive a ticket for the raffle baskets. Winners will be pulled on August 13th, there are three prizes for ages 0-8 years old and three prizes for ages 9+ years old.
Students at PCS who are completing the challenge just for school credit can bring their log back any time before school starts. They will receive a small certificate card to hand in to their teacher.

07/18/2026

Stop by this afternoon! We have some amazing vendors!

07/16/2026

Grab a Connecticut Dinosaur Passport booklet and stop by at least 5 libraries to collect stamps to win a Grand Prize! We've partnered with libraries across the state for this hunt being led by Southington Library. Full details: https://www.southingtonlibrary.org/dinosaur-containment-unit.html

07/15/2026

Yoga will be inside this evening, due to air quality. Please go to the further entrance in front, into the new part of the building.

07/15/2026

A SUMMERTIME THING!
Announcing our latest art exhibit, a solo show of the work of Chelsea Gwynne Baum. Chelsea has filled the Blodgett Gallery in the Spirol Meeting Room with her summery florals. You can view her work through the month of August, whenever the library is open. (Tues, Wed, Thu 10-6, Fri 2-6, Sat 10-2)

There will be a reception with an Artist Talk and Still Life Tutorial on Friday August 7th, 5-7 PM.

07/07/2026

84! We've had 84 kids sign up for the summer reading challenge so far! Help us get to our goal of 100! Don't Forget, our challenge is partnered with Pomfret Community School this year.

The events have been so fun this summer too! Here is another group finishing the library escape room, all teams have completed it under the time limit so far!

07/01/2026

04/08/2026

THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY APRIL 10 AS WE PREPARE FOR OUR:

Open House Saturday April 11, 10 am - 2 pm. Come check out the new library space and enjoy family-friendly activities! Overflow parking at Rectory School ball field (across the street) and at Pomfret Congregational Church.