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.
Butternut Farm Pumpkin Picking Field Trip! Friday, 10/23 at 10:30pm (Registration required)
Meet us at Butternut Farm for story time and pumpkin picking!
The cost for this program is $5 per child which covers the cost for each child to pick a small pumpkin.
Story Times are Back! Mondays starting 9/14
Join us in the Community Room for fun fall story times!
There are two story time blocks for two different age groups:
Baby & Toddler Story Time (at 10:15 am) is for ages 0-2! Join Miss Kayla for stories, songs, and rhymes!
Pre-school Story Time (at 11:00am) is for ages 3-5! Join Miss Carolyn for stories, rhymes, and crafts!
Kids’ Crafternoon – Tuesday, 10/20 at 3:30pm
We’re crafting Halloween shapes with Perler beads!
This craft is for ages 5-9.
All supplies will be provided.
The Bookies – Tuesday, 10/20 at 6:00pm
The Bookies is the Goodwin Library’s book club! Join us in October to discuss Witchcraft by Marion Gibson.
We always have multiple copies of the book available for checkout—stop by to pick one up! New members are always welcome.
This program can be attended in-person or online. Please email Amy at acornwell@goodwinlibrary.org if you would like the Zoom link.
Click here for summaryLego Saturdays! Every Saturday, from 10:00am to 1:30pm
Play with the library’s Lego collection!
Drop by to free build with Legos and see what you can create.
We also have Duplos for little ones!
Dolly Parton Imagination Library – Now Live!
Please click here to register your child!
This program mails a brand-new book every month to each child (age 0-5) enrolled in the program!
We are still accepting donations so we can fund this program for years to come! If you would like information about how to donate, please contact Kayla at kmorin@goodwinlibrary.org.
New Story Trail Book!
Coming this month, read Chicka Chicka Tricka Treat by Julien Chung!
This story was sponsored by the Perkins Family—Thank you!
It will be up through October.
The Story Trail is located at the McCarthy Trail, next to the Public Safety Complex at 160 NH-153.
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.
Accessible Entrance
The Library’s accessible entrance is located behind the library.
The accessible entrance has a button control that opens and holds the door automatically.
The elevator is just inside the door to the left.