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.
Valentine’s Day Raffle Baskets! Drawing date 2/7
Tickets are $1 each or $5 for 6. Names will be drawn February 7th!
The silver basket is on the adult floor, and the red basket is in the Children’s Room!
Yoto Players Now Available for Checkout!
We now have 2 Yoto Mini Players and a collection of Yoto cards you can borrow!
The players can be borrowed on an adult card that has been open for at least 1 month, and adults and children can check out 2 Yoto book cards at a time.
What is a Yoto?
A Yoto is a handheld audiobook player. Pop a card into the top of the player to listen to your favorite stories!
Education Opportunity for Older Adults – Class Registration Opens Monday, February 3!
Are you an older adult looking for opportunities to learn and socialize?
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Program is an educational program for learners aged 50 and over. There are no prerequisites, credits, tests, or grades – simply learning for the enjoyment of it!
Offerings range from classes to trips, social activities, events, and volunteer opportunities. Course subjects include various Humanities, Sciences, Aging & Health, Finance, Personal Development, Outdoor Adventures, and much more!
Registration for the Spring Term begins Monday, February 3rd at 9am. Classes begin Monday, February 24th.
To learn more, you can:
- Call the OLLI office at (603) 255-3553 to receive more information about becoming a member, request a course catalog, or register for courses
- Email the OLLI offices at OLLI.office@unh.edu
- Visit the OLLI website at unh.edu/OLLI
- View the OLLI course catalog here
Ask us about sponsoring a story for the 2025 Story Trail season!
Would you like to sponsor a Story Trail book?
A donation of $75 sponsors a story for the trail.
Email Kayla at kmorin@goodwinlibrary.org if you would like more information!
Story times – Mondays at 10:15 and 11:00
Story times are continuing through the month!
Toddler Story Time (ages 0-2) @ 10:15 – Join Miss Kayla for stories, songs, and rhymes!
Pre-school Story Time (ages 3-5) @ 11:00 – Join Miss Carolyn for stories, rhymes, and crafts!
Tween Craft: Heart Shaped Pizzas! – Tuesday, 2/4 at 4:00pm
February 9 is National Pizza Day!
Join us to make heart shaped pizza in celebration!
After-school Board Game Club – Fri. 2/7 and Fri. 2/21, at 3:00
Stop by the library to play board games!
Play an old favorite or learn a new game with your friends! Ideal for grades 2+. We have board games for all ages!
Board game club is on the first and third Fridays of each month.
Family Movie Matinee: IF – Saturday, 2/8 at 11:00am
Bring the whole family and watch a movie with us!
This month’s movie is IF!
Rating: PG
Run Time: 1 hr. 44 min.
Summary: A young girl who goes through a difficult experience begins to see everyone’s imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up.
Adult Craft: Diamond art magnets – Tuesday, 2/11 at 5:30pm
Try your hand at diamond art and see what all the fuss is about!
Diamond art magnets also make a great Valentine’s Day gift!
This craft is for adults.
NEW: Bookworms Book Club! Thursday, 2/13 at 3:00pm
Bookworms is our new book club for grades K-3!
This month we’re reading Nobody Hugs a Cactus by Carter Goodrich. Pick up a copy to read together, then join us for story time and activities!
We have plenty of copies available, and new members are always welcome!
Caregiver Café – Friday, 2/14 at 1:00pm
Are you caring for a chronically ill or disabled loved one?
Consider stopping by the library for Caregiver Café, a support group for caregivers run by Cornerstone VNA.
During this group, you can meet other caregivers in the area, learn about resources available to you as a caregiver, and enjoy light refreshments.
The group is held on the top floor of the library. Elevator access is available.
Homeschool Meet & Greet – Friday, 2/14 at 1:00pm
Meet other local homeschooling families!
Share resources and ideas, or just play at the library.
Homeschool Q&A – Saturday, 2/15 at 10:30am
Do you have questions about getting started with homeschooling?
Amanda Weeden from Granite State Home Educators will be here to help!
Presidents Day Closing – Monday, 2/17
The library will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of President’s Day.
Enjoy the holiday!
Watercolors for Kids – Tuesday, 2/18 – Homeschool & After-school Sessions
Learn to paint with watercolors! This month we’re painting candy hearts!
This program is open for children ages 6-10 and requires registration.
The Bookies – Tuesday, 2/18 at 6:00pm, In-person or on Zoom
The Bookies is the Goodwin Library’s book club!
Choose how you want to read about Norse Mythology! Pick from The Prose Edda, which is the original Norse mythology text, or Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman, which is a dramatized retelling. We have multiple copies of both books available for checkout.
Learn about mythological figures like Odin, Thor, Loki, Freya, and more. A great discussion awaits!
Please email Amy at acornwell@goodwinlibrary.org if you would like the Zoom link.
(S.T.E.A.M.) Snap Circuits! Thursday, 2/20 at 3:30pm
Drop into the Children’s Room to explore with Snap Circuits!
Trustee Meeting – Thursday, 2/20 at 6:00pm
Learn what’s happening at the library!
Trustee meetings are open to the public, who is encouraged to attend.
Giant Candy Land! Monday, 2/24 (10:30-2:00) and Tuesday, 2/25 (3:00-6:00)
Your favorite board game is now life-size!
Giant Candy Land will be on Monday, February 24 from 10:30-2:00 AND
Tuesday, February 25 from 3:00-6:00.
Please register for a 30-minute time slot by calling the Children’s Room at (603) 755-2944 ext. 3.
Make Your Own Board Game! Thursday, 2/27 from 12:00pm-4:00pm
Create your own board game!
Come up with your own idea, or put a fun spin on an existing board game.
All supplies will be provided.
Fun Friday – Play-Doh! Friday, 2/28 at 10:30am
Drop by the Children’s Room for Play-Doh time for our youngest library visitors!
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!
Fall/Winter Hours
Starting November 7, our Thursday hours will be changing from 11:00am-5:00pm. All other hours will stay the same.
Our hours from November through April will be as follows:
Mon: 10:00 – 5:00
Tues: 1:00 – 7:00
Thurs: 11:00 – 5:00
Fri: 10:00 – 5:00
Sat: 10:00 – 2:00
Sun/Wed: Closed
Staff Pick!
Frostfire by Elly MacKay
On a walk through a snow-covered garden, big sister Miriam claims to hear the sound of a snow dragon. Little sister Celeste has lots of questions: snow dragons are real? Where do they hide? What do they eat? And is that frost on the greenhouse windows or is it . . . frostfire?
Miriam seems to have an answer for everything about snow dragons. But when Celeste wanders off, she has a magical encounter that changes everything she thought she knew.
Staff Pick!
Momma Cusses by Gwenna Laithland
If sarcasm is your parenting love language, this book will be just your style!
There are lots of experts out there who will tell you they have the magic recipe to raising perfect humans. Gwenna Laithland is not one of them. She’s one of us. Frustrated, overwhelmed, and exhausted. Her relatable representation of parenthood validates our experiences. In Momma Cusses, Gwenna uses her signature style of snark and sarcasm to explain her interpretation of responsive parenting vs. reactive parenting and outline the steps she takes to raise her kids. Whether you are a parent or someone who has had a parent, we all need to learn how to handle our emotional spirals responsively.
New Story Trail Book!
Read Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner. Thank you to the Perkins Family for sponsoring this story!
The Story Trail is located at the McCarthy Trail, next to the Public Safety Complex at 160 NH-153.
Ask us about sponsoring a book for the 2025 Story Trail Season! A donation of $75 sponsors a story for the trail. Email kmorin@goodwinlibrary.org for more information.
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!
WIC at the Goodwin 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.
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