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.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library – Now Live!
We met our fundraising goal – Thank you, everyone!
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.
Play-Doh Play Day – Friday, 2/27 day 10:30am
Drop by the Children’s Room for Play-Doh time for our youngest library visitors!
NH Radon Info Session – Saturday, 2/28 at 10:30am
Guest speaker Mary Butow, the Radon Program Manager in New Hampshire, will be giving an informative talk about the hazardous gas Radon, which is common in NH homes.
Find out about what Radon is, its effects, what your options are if you have Radon in your home, and ask any questions you may have.
If you would like to test your home for Radon, consider borrowing the library’s Radon Detector for free with your library card.
Craft & Chat – Monday, 3/2 at 7:00pm on Zoom
Log on to this virtual program to chat with other crafters while you 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.
Story Times – Every Monday Morning Starting March 2nd (10:15am & 11:00am)
Join us every Monday for Story Time and activities!
There are two different story times:
Baby & Toddler Story Time @ 10:15: For ages 0-3. Join Miss Kayla for stories, songs, and rhymes!
Pre-School Story Time @ 11:00: For ages 3-5. Join Miss Carolyn for stories, rhymes, and crafts!
Tween Activity Group: Junk Journaling – Tuesday, 3/3 at 3:30pm
Create a special place to keep all the things you love!
Start your first journal, or bring your own to work on with us.
This program is for ages 10-14. All supplies are provided!
Homeschool Curriculum Tasting – Tuesday, 3/3 at 5:30pm
Are you overwhelmed by the different homeschool curriculum options available? Come to our curriculum tasting!
Hear from local homeschool parents about their favorite options and have an opportunity to flip through different programs.
This event is held in conjunction with Granite State Home Educators.
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!
Winter Hours
From November 6 until the first week of April, our hours will look like this:
Monday: 10:00am–5:00pm
Tuesday: 1:00pm–7:00pm
Thursday: 11:00am–5:00pm
Friday: 10:00am–5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am–2:00pm
Wednesday/Sunday: Closed
New Story Trail Book!
Coming this month, walk along and read Sheep Dog and Sheep Sheep by Eric Barclay!
Thank you to Rick and Wanda Pelkey for sponsoring this story!
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 at the rear of the library, off the bank parking lot.
The accessible entrance has a button control that opens and holds the door automatically.
The elevator is just inside the door to the left.