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.
Two weeks left of Summer Reading!
The very last day to log your Summer Reading progress is Saturday, August 3rd!
We will draw raffle tickets for each prize after August 3. Winners will be contacted by phone.
Happy reading!
Bagged Weekly Meals – Mondays, 10:30-11:30am
The Goodwin Library is a Bagged Weekly Summer Meal site!
Every Monday from 10:30 – 11:30am, kids can get healthy bagged breakfasts & lunches for the week! Click here for more information about this program.
The summer lunch program will be happening until the week of August 21.
We are Accepting Donations!
We are currently accepting donations for the Friends of the Library’s Hay Day Book Sale next month!
We can accept gently used books in good condition. We are unable to take donations of encyclopedias, textbooks, Reader’s Digest or other magazines. We are also unable to accept donations of books that have been stored in basements, sheds, or barns.
The sale will be held next month on Hay Day (Saturday, 8/17) in the parking lot behind the Library. See you there!
No Trustee Meeting in July
There will be no Trustee Meeting in the month of July.
The next meeting will be in August. If you would like to know what’s going on at the library, feel free to stop in!
Messy Art Night POSTPONED to 7/30 at 5:00pm
Due to rain, Messy Art Night has been postponed to next Tuesday, July 30 at 5pm.
Prepare to get super messy at our annual messy art night!
Try out flyswatter painting, bubble painting, and more messy activities!
Make sure to wear clothing you don’t mind getting paint on!
S.T.E.A.M. – Legos! Thursday, 7/25 at 3:00pm
Can’t wait until Saturday? Drop by the Children’s Room to free build with Legos on Thursday, 7/25!
We also have Duplos for the little ones!
(Sign-Up Required) Seacoast Science Center Field Trip at NDPL – Friday, 7/26 at 10:30am
Meet us at the New Durham Public Library for a hands-on field trip experience with Seacoast Science Center!
*Rescheduled!* K9 Search & Rescue
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The K9 Search & Rescue Program has been rescheduled to Monday, July 29 at 10:30am.
Wednesday Night in the Park: UNH Little Red Wagon! Wed. 7/31 @ 6:00pm in Fernald Park
Head to Fernald Park for FREE family fun! Come see UNH’s Little Red Wagon perform!
Cosponsored by the Goodwin Library and the Farmington Rec Department through the Youth Arts Grant from the NH State Council on the Arts!
All programs include sign language interpretation. Fernald Park is located along the intersection of Central St. and Tappan St., near St. Peter’s Church. Rain location is the Farmington Rec Center at 531 Main St.
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!
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.
Hours Change in APRIL!
Starting April 4th, we will switch to summer hours, meaning we will be open from 1-7 on Thursdays.
All other hours will stay the same.
From April through the end of summer, our hours will look like this:
Monday: 1:00 – 5:00
Tuesday: 1:00 – 7:00
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 1:00 – 7:00
Friday: 10:00 – 5:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 2:00
Sunday: Closed
Find us on Instagram!
Did you know we have an Instagram account?
Get quick updates about programs, holiday closings, and more, right on your IG feed!
New Bag Colors! $12
Have you seen our newest bag colors? If you’re longing for a bit of spring, you’ll love these new bright green and deep violet shades!
All of our bags are 16 inches wide and feature Goodwin Library metallic lettering and logo, lots of pockets, and a zipper closure. Beautiful, sturdy, and even waterproof! And best of all – they’re only $12!
We also still have the red bags and the light blue bags.
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 Mother Bruce by Ryan Higgins! This story will be up until mid-July. The next story will be The Adventures of Beekle!
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 Sponsors: The Perkins Family, Chestnut Hill Chimney & Hearth, Energy Resources Group, and the Mason Family.
July Staff Pick!
Do Mommies Ever Sleep? by Kim Howard
Baby can’t help but wonder why Mommy never gets any sleep. Maybe Mommy doesn’t sleep because she lost her paci? Or she’s really hungry—or maybe she’s too gassy? Could the reason be not such a big mystery after all? But baby also has some wise and witty advice for all those mommies who never rest…
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!
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