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.
Hours Change in November!
Our Thursday hours are changing the first week of November.
All other hours will remain the same. From November to 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
Sun/Wed: Closed
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 Movie – Tuesday, 10/27 at 4:00pm
Join us to eat popcorn and watch Moana!
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1 hr. 55 min.
Preschool Halloween Party – Friday, 10/30 at 10:30am
Join us for a fun Halloween party in the Children’s Room!!
There will be games, activities, and crafts!
This program is for ages 0-5.
Trick-or-Treat Parade – Friday, 10/30 at 3:30pm
Don’t miss Farmington’s Trick-or-Treat Parade!
Start at the Rec Department for a costume parade and Trick-or-Treating through the downtown area.
The parade leaves promptly at 3:30, so try to arrive early to have time to line up.
We are also accepting donations of candy to pass out during the parade!
The Chronic Disease Epidemic – Tuesday, 11/3 at 5:30pm
This talk is presented by Derek Reilly, ND.
Learn about the history of chronic diseases and why we are experiencing so many today, along with new ways of chronic disease management and natural ways to to support your body through chronic illness.
Tween Activity Group: Friendsgiving! Thursday, 11/5 at 3:30pm
Make pizza with us for a Friendsgiving celebration!! 🦃🍕
All supplies will be provided!
For ages 10-14.
Family Photo Day Signups – Saturday, 11/7 from 10:30am–12:30pm
Get a beautiful family photo taken with our festive holiday backdrop!
This program is free, with a suggested donation of an unwrapped toy for Toys For Tots.
Registration is required, and signups are available every 15 minutes, with a limit of 6 families per time slot.
Click to view time slotsLego 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!
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.