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.
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.
Story Times – Every Monday Morning Starting March 2nd (10:15am & 11:00am)
Join us every Monday for Story Time and activities!
There are two different story times:
Baby & Toddler Story Time @ 10:15: For ages 0-3. Join Miss Kayla for stories, songs, and rhymes!
Pre-School Story Time @ 11:00: For ages 3-5. Join Miss Carolyn for stories, rhymes, and crafts!
The Bookies – Tuesday, 3/17 at 6:00pm, In-Person and on Zoom
The Bookies is the Goodwin Library’s book club! Join us in March to discuss The Dutch House by Ann Patchett.
We always have multiple copies of the book available for checkout—stop by to pick one up! New members are always welcome.
This program can be attended in-person or online. Please email Joyce at jwhite@goodwinlibrary.org if you would like the Zoom link.
Click for summaryTween Activity Group – Lego Peeps Boats! Tuesday, 3/17 at 3:30pm
Can you build a boat to keep a Peep afloat?
Experiment with Legos and see if you can build a boat that stays floating!
This program is for ages 10-14. All supplies are provided.
Trustee Meeting – Thursday, 3/19 at 6:00pm
Would you like to know what’s happening at the library?
Attend the next trustee meeting! The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Family Place Play Group – Fridays at 10:30am (3/20-4/17) – Registration Required
Play, learn, and explore with your child!
This 5-week session features a resource professional on play, literacy, nutrition, speech, and child development. Receive informal education all while you play with your child!
This program is for children 0-3 years old and their parents. Registration is required, and you must be able to attend at least 3 out of 5 sessions. See the Children’s Room to sign up or for more information!
Program runs every Friday at 10:30am from March 20 to April 17.
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!
Winter Hours
From November 6 until the first week of April, our hours will look like this:
Monday: 10:00am–5:00pm
Tuesday: 1:00pm–7:00pm
Thursday: 11:00am–5:00pm
Friday: 10:00am–5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am–2:00pm
Wednesday/Sunday: Closed
New Story Trail Book!
Coming this month, walk along and read Sheep Dog and Sheep Sheep by Eric Barclay!
Thank you to Rick and Wanda Pelkey for sponsoring this story!
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.