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!

Family Place Play Group (Registration Required) – Fridays at 10:30am, Starting 9/18

Play, learn, and explore with your child!

This program is for families with children 0-3 years old.

Registration is required for this program—please visit the Children’s Room to sign up or ask questions. You must be able to attend 3 of the 5 sessions.

Craft & Chat – Monday, 10/5 at 7:00pm on Zoom

Log on to this virtual program to chat with other crafters and work on your current project!

All crafters are welcome!

This program is on Zoom. Please email Pam at pgroat@goodwinlibrary.org if you would like the link!

Tween Activity Group: Zombie Dolls! Tuesday, 10/6 at 3:30pm

Turn a Barbie into a terrifying Zombie!

All supplies will be provided.

For ages 10-14.

Carolyn Rose: Psychic Medium! Tuesday, 10/6 at 5:00pm

Do you have a loved one you wish you could connect with again?

Are you curious about psychic mediums?

All are welcome at this free event!

Please arrive promptly. Event doors close at 5:15pm.

Friends of the Library Meeting – Thursday, 10/8 at 6:30pm

The Friends of the Goodwin Library are meeting this month!

The Friends help organize fundraisers like book sales and raffles and assist in funding library services like Museum Passes and special guests!

Becoming a part of your local Friends group is a great way to get involved in your community, meet people, and support the library! More info on our Friends page.

Caregiver Café – Friday, 10/9 at 1:00pm

Are you caring for a loved one with a chronic illness or disability?

Consider stopping by for Caregiver Café, a support group run by Cornerstone VNA. Enjoy light refreshments, meet other caregivers in the area, and learn about resources.

Elevator access is available.

Period Party – Saturday, 10/10 at 10:30am (Sign-up required)

Join us for a menstruation celebration!

This program will include information about periods, symptom management, and hygiene products.

Then we’ll make an emergency kit for backpacks or lockers!

This program is open to ages 9-14, with or without a caregiver.

Lego 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.