Theme: Adventure Begins at your Library!
June 18 – Kickoff Ice Cream Party!
The Children’s Summer Reading program kicks off on June 18. Sign up for the program and enjoy some ice cream!!
The Summer Reading program & Kickoff ice cream party are free and open to anyone with a library card!
June Programs ↓
Week 1 (June 17-22)
Monday, June 17 @ 10:30am – Family Story Time
Bring a blanket and join us for story time on the lawn! We will alternate between All Ages Story Time and Yoga Story Time!
Tuesday, June 18 @ 5:30pm – Summer Reading Kickoff!!
Sign up for the program and enjoy some ice cream!!
The Summer Reading program & Kickoff ice cream party are free and open to anyone with a library card!
Thursday, June 20 @ 3:00pm – S.T.E.A.M. Legos!
Stop into the children’s room to free build with Legos!
Saturday, June 22 from 10:00 to 1:30 – Lego day!
It’s our weekly, year-round Lego day! Stop by the Children’s Room to free build with Legos. We also have Duplos for little ones!
Week 2 (June 24-29)
Monday, June 24 @ 10:30am – Yoga Story Time
Bring a blanket and join us for story time on the lawn! We will alternate between All Ages Story Time and Yoga Story Time!
Tuesday, June 25 @ 3:30pm – Watercolors for Kids
Learn how to watercolor paint! This month we will be painting donuts! Open to ages 5-10. Registration required – click here to sign up!
Thursday, June 27 @ 3:00pm – Color Changing Slime
Join us to make color changing slime!
Friday, June 28 @ 10:30am – New Durham Story Trail
Meet us at the New Durham Story Trail at the Meetinghouse on Old Bay Road to walk the story and enjoy popsicles!
Saturday, June 29 from 10:00 to 1:30 – Lego day!
It’s our weekly, year-round Lego day! Stop by the Children’s Room to free build with Legos. We also have Duplos for little ones!
July Programs ↓
Week 3 (July 1-6)
Monday, July 1 @ 10:30am – Family Story Time
Bring a blanket and join us for story time on the lawn! We will alternate between All Ages Story Time and Yoga Story Time!
Tuesday, July 2 @ 5:30pm – S’morey Time
Enjoy campfire s’mores and stories with us in honor of Smokey the Bear’s 80th birthday!
Thursday, July 4 – Library Closed for Independence Day
Enjoy the holiday!!
Friday, July 5 @ 10:30am – Field Trip Friday @ Farmington Story Trail
Meet us at the Farmington Story Trail to walk the story and enjoy popsicles!
The Story Trail is located at the McCarthy Trail next to the Public Safety Complex at 160 NH-153.
Saturday, July 6 from 10:00am to 1:30pm – Lego day!
It’s our weekly, year-round Lego day! Stop by the Children’s Room to free build with Legos. We also have Duplos for little ones!
Week 4 (July 8-13)
Monday, July 8
@ 10:30am – Yoga Story Time
Bring a blanket and join us for story time on the lawn! We will alternate between All Ages Story Time and Yoga Story Time!
@ 3:00pm – Tween Craft: Origami
Learn the art of paper folding! This is a craft for ages 10+. Snacks will be provided.
Wednesday, July 10 @ 6:00pm – Wednesday Night in the Park: Simon Brooks!
Head to Fernald Park for free family fun! Come see Simon Brooks perform! All Wednesday Night in the Park programs are FREE and include sign language interpretation. Cosponsored by the Goodwin Library and the Farmington Rec Department through the Youth Arts Grant from the NH State Council on the Arts!
Thursday, July 11 @ 3:00pm – Snap Circuits
Explore electricity with Snap Circuits!
Friday, July 12 @ 10:30am – Field Trip Friday @ New Durham Fish Hatchery
Meet us at Powder Mill Fish Hatchery on Merrymeeting Road in New Durham! We’ll learn how the Fish and Game department raises fish! Please sign up in advance. The link will be on the front page of our website once the trip date gets closer.
Saturday, July 13 from 10:00am to 1:30pm – Lego day!
It’s our weekly, year-round Lego day! Stop by the Children’s Room to free build with Legos. We also have Duplos for little ones!
Week 5 (July 15-20)
Monday, July 15 @ 10:30am – Family Story Time
Bring a blanket and join us for story time on the lawn! We will alternate between All Ages Story Time and Yoga Story Time!
Tuesday, July 16 @ 4:00pm – Tween Escape Room (Full)
Can you escape?! This program is for ages 10+. This program has filled up and cannot accept more participants at this time. Thank you!
Wednesday, July 17 @ 6:00pm – Wednesday Night in the Park: Mr. Aaron!
Head to Fernald Park for free family fun! Come see Mr. Aaron perform! All Wednesday Night in the Park programs are FREE and include sign language interpretation. Cosponsored by the Goodwin Library and the Farmington Rec Department through the Youth Arts Grant from the NH State Council on the Arts!
Thursday, July 18 @ 3:00pm – Create an Art Bot
Design your own art bot!
Friday, July 19 @ 10:30am – Field Trip Friday @ Butternut Farm
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. Please sign up in advance. The link will be on the front of our website once the date of the trip gets closer.
Saturday, July 20 from 10:00am to 1:30pm – Lego day!
It’s our weekly, year-round Lego day! Stop by the Children’s Room to free build with Legos. We also have Duplos for little ones!
Week 6 (July 22-27)
Monday, July 22 @ 10:30am – Yoga Story Time
Bring a blanket and join us for story time on the lawn! We will alternate between All Ages Story Time and Yoga Story Time!
Tuesday, July 23 @ 5:00pm – Messy Art Night!! POSTPONED to July 30 at 5:00pm
Prepare to get super messy at our annual Messy Art Night!! Try out flyswatter painting, bubble painting, and more messy activities! Don’t forget to wear clothing you don’t mind getting paint on.
Wednesday, July 24 @ 6:00pm – Wednesday Night in the Park: Judy Pancoast
Head to Fernald Park for free family fun! Come see Judy Pancoast perform! All Wednesday Night in the Park programs are FREE and include sign language interpretation. Cosponsored by the Goodwin Library and the Farmington Rec Department through the Youth Arts Grant from the NH State Council on the Arts!
Thursday, July 25 @ 3:00pm – Legos
Stop into the children’s room to free build with Legos!
Friday, July 26 @ 10:30am – Field Trip Friday @ New Durham Public Library
Meet us at the New Durham Library for a hands-on field trip experience with Seacoast Science Center! Please sign up in advance. The registration link will be on the front page of our website once the date of the trip gets closer.
Saturday, July 27 from 10:00am to 1:30pm – Lego day!
It’s our weekly, year-round Lego day! Stop by the Children’s Room to free build with Legos. We also have Duplos for little ones!
LAST WEEK! Week 7 (July 29 – August 3)
Monday, July 29 @ 10:30am – K9 Search and Rescue Program
Learn about hiking safety and how search and rescue teams work! Showcased by a team from New England K9 Search & Rescue.
Tuesday, July 30 @ 5:00pm – Messy Art Night!!
Prepare to get super messy at our annual Messy Art Night!! Try out flyswatter painting, bubble painting, and more messy activities! Don’t forget to wear clothing you don’t mind getting paint on.
Wednesday, July 31 @ 6:00pm – Wednesday Night in the Park: UNH Little Red Wagon
Head to Fernald Park for free family fun! Come see UNH’s Little Red Wagon Performance! All Wednesday Night in the Park programs are FREE and include sign language interpretation. Cosponsored by the Goodwin Library and the Farmington Rec Department through the Youth Arts Grant from the NH State Council on the Arts!
Saturday, August 3 – Last day to log books!!
10:00am to 1:30pm – Lego day!
It’s our weekly, year-round Lego day! Stop by the Children’s Room to free build with Legos. We also have Duplos for little ones!