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.
Summer Reading is in Full Swing!
Read books of your choice to earn raffle tickets and free books!
From now through August 1st, patrons of all ages can earn prizes by reading books!
Visit our Summer Reading page below for details, including a look at our next few weeks of Summer Reading programming!
CAP Summer Meals Program
We are the site for the Community Action Partnership Summer Meals Program!
From 10:30am–11:30am each Monday morning, any child under 18 may pick up a free bag of food for the week at the library.
Bags will be located just inside the back door entrance to the library.
Summer Story Times: Every Monday at 10:30am, starting June 22nd
Story time is back!
Our summer story time session is geared towards ages 0-6.
Story times will be every Monday at 10:30am from June 22nd to July 29th.
Caregiver Café – Friday, 7/10 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. Enjoy light refreshments, meet other caregivers in the area, and learn about resources.
Elevator access is available.
Tween Activity Group: Dino Origami! Tuesday, 7/14 at 3:30pm
Learn how to make folded paper dinosaurs!
This program is for ages 10-14.
Adult Craft: Macrame Feathers – Tuesday, 7/14 at 5:30pm
Style your home by learning to make one of these cool macrame feathers!
This craft is for adults. All supplies are provided.
Pet Rock Painting – Thursday, 7/16 at 3:30pm
Join us to create your own pet rock!
This program is recommended for ages 5-12.
Trustee Meeting – Thursday, 7/16 at 6:00pm
Learn about what’s happening in the library.
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend!
Tots & Blocks – Friday, 7/17 at 10:30am
Spend the morning free-building with blocks at the library!
This program is great for our youngest visitors.
Family Nights in the Park! Wednesdays at 6:00pm
We’re partnering with the Farmington Rec Department to bring 4 weeks of family fun to Fernald Park!
Pack a picnic dinner and join us at Fernald Park in Farmington for these free, family-friendly performances! Shows are on Wednesday nights at 6:00pm. Rain location is the Farmington Rec Department.
Thank you to Meredith Village Savings Bank for sponsoring this program!
Click here for details!Lego Saturdays! Every Saturday, from 10:00am to 1:30pm
Play with the library’s Lego collection!
Drop by to free build with Legos and see what you can create.
We also have Duplos for little ones!
Dolly Parton Imagination Library – Now Live!
We met our fundraising goal – Thank you, everyone!
Please click here to register your child.
This program mails a brand-new book every month to each child (age 0-5) enrolled in the program!
We are still accepting donations so we can fund this program for years to come! If you would like information about how to donate, please contact Kayla at kmorin@goodwinlibrary.org.
New Story Trail Book!
Read How Dinosaurs Went Extinct by Ame Dyckman!
Thank you to Integrated Design and Manufacture for sponsoring this story! It will be up through July.
The Story Trail is located at the McCarthy Trail, next to the Public Safety Complex at 160 NH-153.
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!
Please keep in mind that the Little Free Library is not a book return for library books! The book return is behind the building.
Accessible Entrance
The library’s Accessible entrance is located at the rear of the library, off the bank parking lot.
The accessible entrance has a button control that opens and holds the door automatically.
The elevator is just inside the door to the left.