The Goodwin Library is a public library that serves as an information center for the personal, cultural, and social growth for the community of Farmington. The Library maintains collections and implements programs that address the community’s changing informational and recreational needs for education and literacy. The collections, materials, and programs are offered in a variety of formats to ensure equitable access for all. The Library believes that free and open access to information and resources will establish the framework for an informed and involved community.
Book & Plant Sale Items Are Now by Donation!
Buy items from the book sale for a donation amount of your choosing!
We also have $12 Goodwin Library tote bags if you would like one!
Please see this post if you would like to donate anything for the sale.
Coming Soon: Dolly Parton Imagination Library!
We are raising funds to start the Imagination Library here in Farmington!
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library mails a brand-new book every month to each child age 0-5 that is enrolled in the program.
A donation of $32 sponsors one child for one year, and a donation of $155 sponsors a child for the full 5 years. Please email Kayla at kmorin@goodwinlibrary.org if you would like more information!
You can also click here to visit the Imagination Library website.
Field Trip Friday: Butternut Farm! 6/27 at 10:30
Meet us at Butternut Farm for a berry picking field trip!
The cost is $5 per child, payable to Butternut Farm on the day of the field trip. Please fill out one sign-up form for each child.
Please bring cash so that the library staff can collect payment for the group before we begin the tour.
Craft & Chat – POSTPONED to Monday, 6/9 @ 7:00pm on Zoom
Stay comfortable at home with your current craft project and chat with other crafters during this virtual program!
This program is on Zoom. Please email Pam at pgroat@goodwinlibrary.org if you would like the link. All crafters are welcome!
Teen & Adult Summer Reading Starts June 2nd!
Read books of your choosing to earn tickets to put towards a gift card raffle! This post is about the teen & adult program – the Children’s program starts June 17!
From June 2nd until the end of the program on August 2nd, teens and adults can come to the upstairs desk to sign up for Summer Reading and get a goodie bag and free book! This year’s theme is “Color Our World” – which is all about creativity and how impactful art is on our lives.
Here’s how it works: cross off an hour on your bookmark for each hour that you read. Each time you cross off all 5 hours (or get a bingo on the bingo card from your goodie bag), bring it back to the library to get a free book, a raffle ticket to put towards a prize of your choosing, and another bookmark to complete!
The Summer Reading Program is free for all ages! Teens 13-17 are eligible for the Teen Program, and adults 18+ can sign up for the adult program. The children’s program is for ages 13 and under and begins later, on June 17!
Board Game Club – Fri. 6/6 and 6/20 at 3:00pm
Play board games in the Children’s Room on the first and third Fridays of each month!
Play an old favorite or learn a new game! Ideal for grades 2+.
Adult Craft: Decorate a Dot! Tuesday, 6/10 at 5:30pm
Decorate your own dot to be added to our display!
The display is inspired by the children’s book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. Draw a mandala (or something else!) to be added, then we’ll hang them in the hallway by the back door.
Trustee Meeting – WEDNESDAY, 6/11 at 6:00pm
The trustee meeting has been moved up to Wednesday, June 11.
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Caregiver Café – Friday, 6/13 at 1:00pm
Are you caring for a chronically ill or disabled loved one?
Consider stopping by for Caregiver Café, a support group run by Cornerstone VNA. Make conversation with other caregivers, get informed about resources, and enjoy light refreshments.
Elevator access is available.
Summer Story Times! Every Monday at 10:30 – 6/16 through 7/28
Bring a blanket and join us for story time on the lawn!
This story time is geared towards ages 0-6.
Kids’ Summer Reading Kicks off June 17 at 5:30pm!
All ages are welcome to join us to sign up for Summer Reading and eat an ice cream sundae!
This program is completely free and open to all ages.
Family Movie Matinee – Saturday, 6/21 at 11:00
Bring the whole family to watch Paddington in Peru at the library!
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1 hr. 46 min.
Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey.
Popcorn will be served!
Tween Activity: Make Your Own Pizza! Tuesday, 6/24 at 4:00pm
Socialize and make pizza with other tweens/teens!
For tweens and teens ages 10+.
The Bookies – Tuesday, 6/24 at 6:00pm, In-Person and on Zoom
Explore and discuss Celtic Mythology this month with the library’s book club!
For June, we have a variety of different books about Celtic Mythology available to choose from. Read just the stories that interest you, or the whole thing if you’d like! Then come together to share and discuss what you read.
This program can be attended in-person or on Zoom. Please email Amy at acornwell@goodwinlibrary.org for the Zoom link.
New members are always welcome!
S. T. E. A. M.: Kaleidoscopes! Thursday, 6/26 at 3:00pm
Make your own kaleidoscope!
Ideal for ages 7+.
Ask us about sponsoring a story for the 2025 Story Trail season!
Would you like to sponsor a Story Trail book?
A donation of $75 sponsors a story for the trail.
Email Kayla at kmorin@goodwinlibrary.org if you would like more information!
NEW! 100 Books Before Graduation!
Are you looking for a reading challenge, but have already finished Middle School? This reading program is for you!
This program is open to grades 7-12. See if you can read 100 books before you graduate high school!
You can earn free books, stickers, and even an Aroma Joe’s and FHOP gift card when you hit big milestones. Sign up today at the front desk upstairs!
Yoto Players Now Available for Checkout!
We now have 2 Yoto Mini Players and a collection of Yoto cards you can borrow!
The players can be borrowed on an adult card that has been open for at least 1 month, and adults and children can check out 2 Yoto book cards at a time.
What is a Yoto?
A Yoto is a handheld audiobook player. Pop a card into the top of the player to listen to your favorite stories!
Lego Saturdays! Every Saturday, from 10:00am to 1:30pm
We have tons of Legos in the Children’s Room – stop in for some building fun and see what you can create!
We also have Duplos for little ones!
New Story Trail Book!
Read Not Quite Narwhal by Jessie Sima!
The Story Trail is located at the McCarthy Trail, next to the Public Safety Complex at 160 NH-153.
Ask us about sponsoring a book for the 2025 Story Trail season! Email kmorin@goodwinlibrary.org for more information.
We Have a Little Free Library!
Take a book, leave a book!
There are all kinds of books in our little free library! The top shelf has children’s books, the bottom shelf has adult books. Stop by and check it out – it’s right outside our front door!
Please keep in mind that the Little Free Library is not a book return for library books! The book return is behind the building.
WIC at the Goodwin Library
The Goodwin Library is pleased to host Strafford County WIC once a month on Thursdays for their clinics.
If you have an appointment, you can find the WIC clinic in our community room, which is upstairs from the main floor of the library. Elevator access is available.
Don’t hesitate to ask staff for directions – we are happy to help!
You can reach the local Strafford County WIC office at (603) 332-4358 or the State WIC Agency at 1-800-942-4321. You can also visit dhhs.nh.gov for more information about the NH WIC program.
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