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.
Blue Job Book Award Voting
Check out the 2022 Blue Job Book Nominees! Read them all and vote for your favorite by May 21st!
Voting link here.
CLOSED 5/30 for Memorial Day
Story Trail!
The story trail is up! Walk along and read Max the Brave by Ed Vere. This story was sponsored by the Farmington Paraeducators!
A big thank you to our 2022 story sponsors: Miss Kathie’s Childcare LLC, Birdbox Bakery, Chestnut Hill Chimney, Energy Resources Group, PIP Rental
Virtual Sit & Stitch- 6/7 at 7:00pm on Zoom
Do you knit or crochet? Are you looking for opportunities to socialize? Join our virtual Sit & Stitch! Bring your current project and chat with other yarn artists. This group meets monthly on the 1st Tuesday at 7:00PM on Zoom. Email Pam at pgroat@goodwinlibrary.org to be sent the Zoom Link.
Upcoming Dates: June 7, July 5
Collage Workshop for Adults with the Eric Carle Museum- 6/13 @ 6:00
Learn about the art of collage in this hands-on workshop with the Eric Carle Museum! This program is for adult participants. Materials provided and registration is required.
Contact us at 755-2944 or kmorin@goodwinlibrary.org or use this link to register for this program.
“The Bookies” Discussion Group 6/14 @7PM on Zoom
“The Bookies” invite you to join us for a virtual discussion of Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro.
From her place in the store, Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, watches carefully the behavior of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass in the street outside. She remains hopeful a customer will soon choose her, but when the possibility emerges that her circumstances may change for ever, Klara is warned not to invest too much in the promises of humans.
In ‘Klara and the Sun’, Kazuo Ishiguro looks at our rapidly-changing modern world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator to explore a fundamental question: what does it mean to love?
Please contact Donna at dswett@goodwinlibrary.org to receive the Zoom link.
Summer Reading Kick Off- Tuesday 6/21 @ 5:30
Join us for our summer reading kick off with children’s musician Steve Blunt! Bring a blanket and enjoy the concert on the lawn, and sign the whole family up for the Summer Reading Program.
Family Story Time- Mondays, June 20-July 25 @ 10:30
Join Miss Donna for a Family Story Time full of songs, rhymes, and stories! This program is great for all ages.
Story time will be held outside on the lawn. In inclement weather we will hold story time in the community room.
Yoga Story Time- Thursdays, June 23-July 28 @ 3:00
Bring a yoga mat or blanket and join Miss Kayla for Yoga Story Time!
Yoga Story Time will be held on the lawn. In inclement weather we will hold story time in the community room.
S.T.E.A.M. To-Go – Thursdays, June 23- July 28
Stop by the Children’s Room every Thursday to pick up a S.T.E.A.M. To Go Kit!
Upcoming Kits: Salt Dough Fish Fossils and Paper Plate Magnet Mazes
Field Trip Fridays- June 24-July 29 @ 10:30
We’re going off site for Friday Field Trips! We are partnering with New Durham Public Library to offer these field trips.
June 24- Meet us at the New Durham Fish Hatchery for a guided tour to learn about how fish are hatched and raised. *Please register in advance for this program. Click here to register* (288 Merrymeeting Rd, New Durham)
July 1- Meet us on the Story Trail! (160 NH-153, Farmington, McCarthy Trail, next to the safety complex)
Henna Art- Tuesday 6/28 @ 5:30
Drop in for Henna art! This program is for ages 12 and up. Space is limited and registration is required. Contact us at 755-2944 or click here to register.
Lego Saturdays! Every Saturday 10:00AM – 1:30PM
Stop in for some Lego building fun! We have all sorts of Legos for you to see what you can create with!
We even have Duplo blocks for the little ones!
Want to Be a Library Trustee?
If you or someone you know is interested, please attend a Trustee meeting held the 3rd Thursday of every month. Next meeting is May 19 at 6PM.
Those wishing to be on the board should be a resident, employee or representative of a business in the Town of Farmington. A non-resident can be a member with a majority vote of the board.”
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