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.
Hours are changing in NOVEMBER
Starting November 7, our Thursday hours will be changing from 11:00am-5:00pm. All other hours will stay the same.
Our hours from November through April will be as follows:
Mon: 10:00 – 5:00
Tues: 1:00 – 7:00
Thurs: 11:00 – 5:00
Fri: 10:00 – 5:00
Sat: 10:00 – 2:00
Sun/Wed: Closed
Weekly Fall Story Times! Monday mornings from Sept. 9
Join us for fun fall-themed story times!
Fall story times will run every Monday morning starting on September 9.
Baby story time (ages 0-2) @ 10:15: Join Miss Kayla for stories, songs, and rhymes!
Pre-school story time (ages 3-5) @ 11:00: Join Miss Carolyn for stories, rhymes, and crafts!
[Registration CLOSED] Family Place Play Group – Fridays, Oct. 25 – Nov. 22 at 10:30am
Registration for this program is now closed. We are unable to accept any more families into this program.
This 5-week session will feature a resource professional on play, literacy, nutrition, speech, and child development. It is for children 0-3 years old. Receive informal education all while you play with your child!
Registration is required for this program. You must be able to attend at least 3 out of 5 sessions. See the Children’s Room for more information!
(Sign-up required) Watercolors for Kids – After school & Homeschool Sessions – Tuesday, 10/29
This month, we’ll be painting Jack-o-Lanterns!
Open to ages 6-10.
Homeschool Session (2:00pm): Click here to sign up for the Homeschool Session.
After-school Session (3:30pm): Click here to sign up for the After-school Session.
Farmington Trick-or-Treat Parade! Thursday, 10/31 at 4:00pm
Start at the Rec Department for a costume parade and trick-or-treating through the downtown!!
The parade leaves promptly at 4:00 – plan to arrive early to line up.
The library is accepting donations of candy to distribute during the parade!
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!
Another Puzzle Completed!
This lovely, summery puzzle is now complete!
Stop by soon to try our next puzzle. The puzzle table is open to everyone, so come by if you’d ever like a quiet, calm activity to do!
New Story Trail Book!
Read Click, Clack, Boo! by Doreen Cronin. Thank you to the Mason Family for sponsoring this story!
The Story Trail is located at the McCarthy Trail, next to the Public Safety Complex at 160 NH-153.
Thank you to our 2024 Story Trail Sponsors: The Perkins Family, Chestnut Hill Chimney & Hearth, Energy Resources Group, and the Mason Family.
October Staff Pick!
Artpreneur by Miriam Schulman
It’s not easy being an artist. Everyone says you gotta starve. But Artpreneur shows you how to not only eat, but thrive! You can make money off your weirdness. Because let’s face it, artists can be weird. It’s called your unique selling point. And don’t think you have to be a greedy businessman to make money. You can be just as successful with talking to customers more like potential dates where you build a relationship.
This book even acts as your wingman with things you can say to get the buyer to yes. It’ll also give you that push you need to take action steps, so you can get out there and stop depriving the world of their favorite creative work. Whether you’re battling your mind or marketing woes, this book gives any writer, painter, photographer, crafter, or other creative individual the push you need to make your dreams come true.
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!
WIC at the 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.