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.
Volunteer Opportunity! Hay Day, Sat. 8/8/26
If you are interested in taking a one or two hour shift on Hay Day, please email the Library Director, Joyce, at jwhite@goodwinlibrary.org, or stop by the library to discuss.
Thank you!
One week left of Summer Reading!
The last official day of Summer Reading is August 1st!
Make sure to complete your last check-ins for the children’s program or turn in your last bookmarks for the adult and teen programs!
Prizes will be drawn in the week following August 1st and winners will be contacted by phone.
CAP Summer Meals Program
We are the site for the Community Action Partnership Summer Meals Program!
From 10:30am–11:30am each Monday morning, any child under 18 may pick up a free bag of food for the week at the library.
Bags will be located just inside the back door entrance to the library.
Summer Story Times: Every Monday at 10:30am, starting June 22nd
Story time is back!
Our summer story time session is geared towards ages 0-6.
Story times will be every Monday at 10:30am from June 22nd through July 27th.
Messy Art Night!! Tuesday, 7/28 at 5:00pm (NEW DATE)
Prepare to get super messy at our annual Messy Art Night!
Try out flyswatter painting, volcano painting, and more messy activities! Make sure to only wear clothing that you don’t mind getting paint on.
Please note this event was postponed from its original date to this new date: Tuesday, July 28th!
Lego day! Thursday, 7/30 at 3:30pm
Free build with Legos at the library!
We also have Duplos for our youngest library visitors.
Family Nights in the Park! Wednesdays at 6:00pm
We’re partnering with the Farmington Rec Department to bring 4 weeks of family fun to Fernald Park!
Pack a picnic dinner and join us at Fernald Park in Farmington for these free, family-friendly performances! Shows are on Wednesday nights at 6:00pm. Rain location is the Farmington Rec Department.
Thank you to Meredith Village Savings Bank for sponsoring this program!
Click here for details!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!
Read How Dinosaurs Went Extinct by Ame Dyckman!
Thank you to Integrated Design and Manufacture for sponsoring this story! It will be up through July.
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.