Alzheimer’s Association Presentation
Communication & Dementia Behaviorswith CT Alzheimers Association Wednesday May 7, 6-7 PM@ Putnam Public Library, Putnam Municipal Complex REGISTER AT Putnam Public LIbrary, (860) 963-6826 Join us to explore how communication changes when someone is living with Alzheimer’s, learn how to interpret the verbal and behavioral communication, and identify strategies to help you connect and […]
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 […]
BioPicks Book Club
BioPicks: Kids Book ClubMonthly, Thursday @ 4:30Ages 8 – 12 The theme for our Kids Book Club (our fourth year!) is biographies of the famous and the infamous! Each month we’ll learn about someone new by reading a biography and then explore what we learned through some hands-on games and activities. Will we go on […]
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 […]
Silent Book Club of Pomfret
Silent Book Club of Pomfret! Meeting the second Thursday of each month at The Vanilla Bean Cafe.6:00-7:30pm Take the stress out of book club with the Silent Book Club!No rushing to finish, no pushing through a book you aren’t loving. Just a group of readers gathering to read together in silence. Silent Book Club of Pomfret […]
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
STEM After School Explore the worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math! Day and time, program and age range vary from month-to-month so be sure to check our calendar to find out what’s happening and register.
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 […]
Curbside Service How-to
We’re back to curbside only at least through the month of December. Tell us what you want: You can place a reserve online, send an email to circdesk at pomfretlibrary.org, or give us a call. (860-928-3475) Library staff will be here during our usual hours. You can ask for a specific title, a genre, a […]
QC Poets
Area poets and poetry aficionados meet at the library at 6:30 PM the second Monday of every month to share their work and encourage one another. Please check the library calendar to confirm the meeting each month. Attendance is for adults,18+ Bring an original poem to workshop or a poem you admire to share A […]