Programs

The Goodwin Library is a community host for a multitude of programs for both children and adults. Each program is a catalyst for communication, learning, discussion, and multi-layer engagement.
This page is not an exhaustive list—click here or keep an eye on the slider on the front page of our site to view all upcoming programs!

Current Ongoing Programs:

Adult floor crafts happen on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm.

  • Participate in a variety of crafts with other adults!
  • Supplies are provided.

Tween Activity Group is held twice a month on Thursdays at 3:00pm! This group does activities such as arts & crafts, baking, and more! Aimed mainly at teens/tweens age 10+. Supplies are provided.

Board Game Club is a children’s program that takes place on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 3:00pm. Play one of our many board games, whether it’s an old favorite or one you’ve never played before! Recommended for grades 2+.

The Bookies, Goodwin Library’s book club, meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00PM.

  • Read a new book each month and discuss it with a group of other book lovers. We have multiple copies of the book available for checkout each month. New members are always welcome!
  • The book club currently alternates between a fiction read one month and a non-fiction read the next.
  • You don’t have to have finished or read the book to participate in the discussion!
  • You can attend the meetings in-person at the library or online. Please email Joyce (jwhite@goodwinlibrary.org) for the fiction group link and Amy (acornwell@goodwinlibrary.org) for the non-fiction group link.
    • Nonfiction: Egyptian Mythology – Meets Tuesday, October 21st

Caregiver Café
Are you caring for a loved one with a long-term illness, disability, or Alzheimer’s? Get support and resources at Caregiver Café, hosted by Cornerstone VNA.

  • Held on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1:00pm in our Community Room.
  • Unfortunately, our back door elevator is currently out of service. However, the elevator up to the Community Room is still available for use.

Craft & Chat meets the 1st Monday of each month at 7:00PM on Zoom.

  • Curl up with your current crafting project and socialize with other crafters during this virtual crafting program.
  • Email Pam at pgroat@goodwinlibrary.org for the Zoom link.

Family Movie Matinee is once a month on Saturdays at 11:00am. Join us in the community room for a family friendly movie and popcorn! The title, rating, and runtime of each movie is always posted on the website each month.

Homeschool Meet & Greet
Share resources, swap ideas, or just get to know other local homeschooling families. Held on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1:00pm in the Children’s Room.

Lego Saturdays
Every Saturday from 10:00-1:30, free build with Legos in the Children’s Room! We also have Duplos for the little ones.

Story Times
Fall Story Times are currently being held every Monday morning! There are two different times, geared at different age groups:

Baby story time (ages 0-2) @ 10:15am: Join Miss Kayla for stories, songs, and rhymes!
Pre-school story time (ages 3-5) @ 11:00am: Join Miss Carolyn for stories, rhymes, and crafts!

Summer Reading Program – mid-June through July

  • Sign-up is required
  • Reading programs for all ages – kids, teens, and adults!
  • Read books, earn prizes, and participate in activities that go along with the theme.
  • Check out our Summer Reading page for more information.

Watercolors for Kids
Join Miss Carolyn and learn watercolor painting! Held on the last Tuesday of each month.

  • Homeschool Session (2:00pm) – Open to homeschool children ages 6-10. Requires sign-up. Sign up links will always be posted on the front page of the website each month.
  • After school session (3:30pm) – Open to ages 6-10. Requires sign-up. Sign up links will always be posted on the front page of the website each month.

WIC at the Library
New Hampshire WIC holds clinics in our Community Room once a month. If you have an appointment, you can find them upstairs from the main floor of the Library.

  • Don’t hesitate to ask staff for directions – we are happy to help!
  • Elevator access to the Community Room is available.
  • Visit NH.gov to learn more about New Hampshire’s WIC program.

Other

  • Guest speakers and presenters including authors and musicians
  • The Goodwin Library is associated with the Farmington Historical Society. The Henry Wilson Museum is located in the lower level of the Goodwin Library and is currently closed.

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