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.
What Library Hours Work Best For You?
Please take a quick minute to take our survey.
When do you want us to be open? We want to offer library hours that work best for you.
Click on the link to take the survey https://forms.gle/v6szsuP8mpBuftdT9
Last Week to Enter Our Raffles!!!
Enter for free:
- Get or Renew a Library Card
- Take our survey about our library hours. Click on link https://forms.gle/v6szsuP8mpBuftdT9 (let us know you took it and we will give you a raffle ticket).
Or you can buy raffle tickets. $1 for 1 Ticket or $5 for 6 Tickets.
Drawing is Oct. 1st.
Mother Goose Story Time – Mondays at 10:30AM 10/3 to 11/14
Join Miss Kayla for a story time full of songs, rhymes, and books. Perfect for babies and toddlers!
Craft & Chat 10/4 at 7PM
Make time for your crafts and chat with other crafters in the comfort of your own home!
We offer this over Zoom. Contact Pam at pgroat@goodwinlibrary.org for the Zoom link.
Preschool Story Time – Fridays at 10:30AM 10/7 to 11/18
Join Miss Carolyn for preschool story time with books, songs, and play!
Now Hiring – Library Aide 15hrs $14
Are you good with people? Do you love books? Then we want to hear from you! Read the full job description by clicking on the link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5kmIfSH_gZVLojn-wP7Ha6zXuZFi_zb/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113948878889369871162&rtpof=true&sd=true
Resumes and cover letters should be sent to jwhite@goodwinlibrary.org
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 SEPT 15 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.”
Story Trail!
A new story is up on the story trail! Walk along and read We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins. This story was sponsored by Energy Resources Group! Thank you so much!
A big thank you to our 2022 story sponsors: Miss Kathie’s Childcare LLC, Birdbox Bakery, Chestnut Hill Chimney, Energy Resources Group, PIP Rental
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!
Library Card Sign Up Month
September is library card sign up month!
Get a library card or renew the one you have and get a raffle ticket for a chance to win our awesome prizes!
Libraries are more than just books. Come check our our selection of the hottest DVDs, audiobooks, and magazines. You can use our computers whether or not your have a library card. Museum passes are available for anyone living in Farmington. We also offer many free programs for anyone who wants to attend.
Handicap Entrance
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The library’s Accessible entrance is located at the rear of the library, off the bank parking lot.
Book Sale Going on Now!
Books! Books! Books! We’ve got a lot of them. Come see how many you can stuff into a bag. We have a lot of DVDs too!
Stuff a plastic bag for a donation ($1 minimum) or buy a beautiful new Goodwin Library bag for $12 and stuff it full at no extra charge.
