Kids & Teens

Storytelling with Shawn Middleton - Saturday, 8/17 at 11:00am

A Special Hay Day treat! Join us at the Summer St. Ballfields for a storytelling presentation with local author Shawn Middleton!

Homeschool Meet & Greet - Friday, 8/9 at 1:00pm

pic from creazilla.com Drop in to meet other homeschooling families! This month we will have a representative from Granite State Home Educators in attendance to answer your questions about getting started with homeschooling!

CLiF Storyteller and Book Giveaway - Tuesday, 8/6 at 5:00pm

pic from clifonline.org We are excited to host a storytelling presentation and book giveaway with local author Matt Forrest Esenwine! Following this presentation, each child in attendance will be able to pick 2 new books! Thanks, CLiF!! This presentation will be held at Fernald Park. Rain location will be here at the Library.

Goodwin Library @ National Night Out - Tuesday, 8/6 from 5:00pm-7:00pm

pic from rawpixel.com Stop by to visit us at this free event in Fernald Park! There will be fun activities, a touch-a-truck, and a storyteller! Sponsored by the Farmington Police Department and Farmington Recreation Department. Fernald Park is located by the intersection of Central St. and Tappan St., across from St. Peter's Church.

LAST DAY of Summer Reading!!! 8/3/24

The very last day to log your Summer Reading progress is Saturday, August 3rd! We will draw raffle tickets for each prize after August 3. Winners will be contacted by phone. Happy reading!

S.T.E.A.M. - Legos! Thursday, 7/25 at 3:00pm

pic from wikimedia.org Can't wait until Saturday? Drop by the Children's Room to free build with Legos on Thursday, 7/25! We also have Duplos for the little ones!

Wednesday Night in the Park: UNH Little Red Wagon! Wed. 7/31 @ 6:00pm in Fernald Park

Head to Fernald Park for FREE family fun! Come see UNH's Little Red Wagon perform! Cosponsored by the Goodwin Library and the Farmington Rec Department through the Youth Arts Grant from the NH State Council on the Arts! All programs include sign language interpretation. Fernald Park is located along the intersection of Central St. and Tappan …

Wednesday Night in the Park: Judy Pancoast! Wed. 7/24 @ 6:00pm in Fernald Park

Head to Fernald Park for FREE family fun! Come see Judy Pancoast perform! Cosponsored by the Goodwin Library and the Farmington Rec Department through the Youth Arts Grant from the NH State Council on the Arts! All programs include sign language interpretation. Fernald Park is located along the intersection of Central St. and Tappan St., near …

S.T.E.A.M. Art Bot - Thursday, 7/18 at 3:00pm

pic from coolmompicks.com Join us to create your own Art Bot!

Wednesday Night in the Park: Mr. Aaron! Wed. 7/17 @ 6:00pm in Fernald Park

Head to Fernald Park for FREE family fun! Come see Mr. Aaron perform! Cosponsored by the Goodwin Library and the Farmington Rec Department through the Youth Arts Grant from the NH State Council on the Arts! All programs include sign language interpretation. Fernald Park is located along the intersection of Central St. and Tappan St., near …

July Staff Pick!

pic from amazon.com Do Mommies Ever Sleep? by Kim Howard Baby can't help but wonder why Mommy never gets any sleep. Maybe Mommy doesn’t sleep because she lost her paci? Or she’s really hungry—or maybe she’s too gassy? Could the reason be not such a big mystery after all? But baby also has some wise …

New Story Trail Book!

pic from amazon.com Read Mother Bruce by Ryan Higgins! This story will be up until mid-July. The next story will be The Adventures of Beekle! The Story Trail is located at the McCarthy Trail next to the Public Safety Complex at 160 NH-153. Thank you to our 2024 Story Sponsors: The Perkins Family, Chestnut Hill …

Summer Reading is in full swing!

2 weeks left of Summer Reading! Summer Reading programs and events are 100% free. Participants of all ages can win gift cards to local stores, restaurants, and other fun places! Click here for the list of Summer Reading events! Children's program: ages 12 and under (Children's Room)Teen program: Ages 13-17 (Adult floor)Adult program: Ages 18+ …

(Sign-Up Required) Seacoast Science Center Field Trip at NDPL - Friday, 7/26 at 10:30am

pic from seacoastsciencecenter.org Meet us at the New Durham Public Library for a hands-on field trip experience with Seacoast Science Center! Click here to register!

(Sign-up Required) Butternut Farm Field Trip - Friday, 7/19 at 10:30am

Meet us at Butternut Farm for a berry picking field trip! The cost is $5 per child, payable to Butternut Farm the day of the trip (7/19/2024). Click here to register!