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.

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 Crafts are once a month on Tuesdays at 4:00pm! Aimed mainly at teens/tweens age 10+. The tween crafts are held on the main floor on the back tables.

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.
  • 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 at jwhite@goodwinlibrary.org if you would like to attend on Zoom.
    • May 20 (fiction): The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
    • June 24 (non-fiction): Celtic Mythology – multiple books

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.
  • Elevator access is available.

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.

S.T.E.A.M. To-Go is the 3rd Thursday of every month. Pick up a S.T.E.A.M. To-Go activity kit with a fun project to do at home.

Story Times
Our next round of story times will be this summer starting in June!

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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