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 APRIL!
Starting April 4th, we will switch to summer hours, meaning we will be open from 1-7 on Thursdays.
All other hours will stay the same.
From April through the end of summer, our hours will look like this:
Monday: 1:00 – 5:00
Tuesday: 1:00 – 7:00
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 1:00 – 7:00
Friday: 10:00 – 5:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 2:00
Sunday: Closed
New Selection of Books For Sale! Fill a Bag for Any Donation Amount
We have rotated the selection of books on the sale table! Even if you’ve browsed before, it’s worth a look – all the books are different!
You can now fill a plastic bag of books, DVDs, and audios for ANY donation amount! Tote bags are still $12 to fill. No reasonable offer will be refused on remaining plants!
The table now includes whole boxes of sci-fi, cookbooks, spiritual books, gardening and wildlife books, various nonfiction, Eoin Colfer, paranormal romances, vintage books, and mass market paperbacks. There are also more history books and two entire carts of children’s books.
Find us on Instagram!
Did you know we have an Instagram account?
Get quick updates about programs, holiday closings, and more, right on your IG feed!
Tween Craft – Bad Art! Tuesday, 5/7 at 4:00pm
Are you tired of the pressure to be good at everything?
Throw perfectionism out the window and make something crazy! Create anything you want and give yourself the freedom to be truly bad.
All supplies will be provided. This program is for tweens and teens ages 10+.
Craft & Chat – Tuesday, 5/7 at 7:00pm on Zoom
Would you like to chat with other people who share your love of crafting?
Drop in to Craft & Chat, a virtual crafting program! Work on your current project and socialize with other crafters, all from the comfort of home. All crafters are welcome!
Please reach out to Pam at pgroat@goodwinlibrary.org for the Zoom link.
Homeschool Meet & Greet – Friday, 5/10 at 1:00pm
Come meet other homeschooling families!
This month, there will be a representative from Granite State Home Educators attending to answer your “getting started” questions!
This will be the last meet & greet until August.
Caregiver Café – Friday, 5/10 at 1:00pm
Are you caring for a loved one with a chronic illness or disability?
Consider stopping by for Caregiver Café, a support group run by Cornerstone VNA. The group provides resources and conversation for caregivers. Light refreshments are provided.
This month will feature a speaker on fraud protection.
Elevator access is available.
Adult Floor Craft: Jewelry Making – Tuesday, 5/14 at 5:30pm
Create your own bracelets, necklaces, or earrings!
Supplies will be provided.
This program is geared toward adults and teens.
S.T.E.A.M. Snap Circuits – Thursday, 5/16 at 3:00pm
Stop into the Children’s Room to explore electricity with Snap Circuits!
Trustee Meeting – Thursday, 5/16 at 6:00pm
Would you like to know what’s going on at the Library?
Stop in to one of our trustee meetings, which are open to the public.
We are looking for kind, caring people to join our board of trustees! If this sounds like you, attend our next meeting, or reach out to Katiemae at katiemae.a.white@gmail.com.
The Bookies – Tuesday, 5/21 at 7:00pm
The Bookies is the Goodwin Library’s Book Club! This month’s pick is Catch of the Day by Virginia K. Bennett.
The book club meeting can be attended on Zoom or in-person. If you would like to attend virtually, please email Joyce at jwhite@goodwinlibrary.org for the Zoom link.
If you attend in-person, please try to arrive before 6:50, as that is when we lock our doors for the evening. If the doors are locked when you arrive, try ringing the back doorbell, or give Joyce a call. Thank you!
Summary: Rebecca Ramsey returned to the Newfound Lake area of New Hampshire because it feels like home. The library is Rebecca’s safe place, but the local seafood restaurant at the foot of the lake is where all the action happens. While dining on the patio of the seasonal hotspot on her day off, a body is pulled from the lake. Kenny Towne, Chief of Police, is on the scene to investigate and catalog the evidence.
Rebecca and Kenny grew up around Newfound, along with the collection of suspects in the ongoing investigation. Since the deceased is also a Newfound native, old rivalries come into play, including feuds dating back to high school.
Will Chief Towne and Rebecca solve this mystery together or end up getting in each other’s way?
(Sign-up Required) Watercolors for Kids! Homeschool & After School Sessions – 5/28 at 2:00pm & 3:30pm
Stop by to learn how to paint with watercolors! For ages 6-10.
Homeschool session: 2:00pm. Click here to sign up for the homeschool session!
After-school session: 3:30pm. Click here to sign up for the after-school session!
New Bag Colors! $12
Have you seen our newest bag colors? If you’re longing for a bit of spring, you’ll love these new bright green and deep violet shades!
All of our bags are 16 inches wide and feature Goodwin Library metallic lettering and logo, lots of pockets, and a zipper closure. Beautiful, sturdy, and even waterproof! And best of all – they’re only $12!
We also still have the red bags and the light blue bags.
Latest Puzzle!
The latest puzzle has been completed! Here’s how it turned out.
Come try your hand at the next one – it’s a round puzzle with a picture of Jupiter!
The puzzle table is open to anyone to work on, so feel free to drop by if you’d like a nice, relaxing activity.
Lego Saturdays! Every Saturday, from 10:00am to 1:30pm
We have tons of Legos in the Children’s Room – stop in for some building fun and see what you can create!
We also have Duplos for little ones!
WIC at the Library
The Goodwin Library is pleased to host Strafford County WIC for their monthly clinics.
If you have an appointment, you can find WIC in our community room, which is upstairs from the main floor of the library. Elevator access is available.
Don’t hesitate to ask staff for directions – we are happy to help!
Visit dhhs.nh.gov for more information about the NH WIC program.
New Story Trail Book!
Coming this month, read The Thing to Remember About Stargazing by Matt Forest Esenwine! Thank you to the author for donating his book for our Story Trail!
The Story Trail is located at the McCarthy Trail, next to the Public Safety Complex at 169 NH-153.
Thanks to our 2024 Story Trail Sponsors: The Perkins Family, Chestnut Hill Chimney & Hearth, Energy Resources Group, and the Mason Family!
April Staff Pick!
Trains, Trains, Trains! by Donna David
Train obsessed toddlers are sure to love this colorful, rhyming board book with dozens of train cars on every page!
April Staff Pick!
Coyote Lost and Found by Dan Geneinhart
It’s been almost a year since Coyote and her dad left the road behind and settled down in a small Oregon town. . . time spent grieving the loss of her mom and sisters and trying to fit in at school. But just as life is becoming a new version of normal, Coyote discovers a box containing her mom’s ashes. And she thinks she might finally might be ready to say goodbye.
So Coyote and her dad gear up for an epic cross-country road trip to scatter the ashes at her mom’s chosen resting place. The only problem? Coyote has no idea where that resting place is – and the secret’s hidden in a book Coyote mistakenly sold last year, somewhere in the country. Now, it’s up to Coyote to track down the treasured book… without her dad ever finding out that it’s lost.
It’s time to fire up their trusty bus, Yager, pick up some old friends, discover some new ones, and hit the road on another unforgettable adventure.
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!