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.
Curbside only until further notice
Due to the increase in Covid-19 rates, and the extension of Emergency orders by Governor Sununu, the Goodwin Library will revert to Phase 4 of our Phased reopening plan as of Saturday, November 28, 2020.
Curbside pick up hours are Monday 10-4:30, Thursday 3-6:30, and Saturday 10-1:30.
* Curbside pickup only, with a maximum of 5 pre-reserved items
*Not sure what to reserve? See our book menu!
* Take and Make crafts and coloring pages (as available)
* No public in the library
* Digital borrowing encouraged
Our hope is we can collectively bring the spread down to a safer level so we can once again welcome our patrons into the library.
Please be safe!
Book Menu
Curbside Pick-Up extended
Curbside pick up is available when we are open!
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- We will call you to confirm your order is ready.
- You may pick up your order anytime we are open.
- Your items will be inside the back door. A staff member will assist you.
If you have Limited Mobility or cannot leave your vehicle due to children or pets on board:
- Call us at 755-2944 x101 to let us know you are here to pick up your items. Please do not get out of your vehicle.
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- A masked staff member will bring the item/s out to your vehicle, verify the account name/s and:
- hand them to you through your window or,
- you can pop the trunk. Or,
- the staff member can place the bag on the ground near your vehicle and you can exit your vehicle to retrieve them once the staff member has stepped away.
- A masked staff member will bring the item/s out to your vehicle, verify the account name/s and:
- For everyone’s safety we will not be accepting returns handed to staff members. All returns must be deposited in the book drop, open on Mondays, and Thursdays thru Saturdays.
Winter Reading Program 1/14 – 3/20
Sign up for our Winter Reading Program!
Kids can earn a reading tag for every 4 challenges completed, with a grand prize at the end. Adults and Teens who complete the challenge will be entered into a raffle at the end of the program.
Sign up at http://goodwinlibrary.readsquared.com/
Or pick up a bingo card via our curbside pick up!
Virtual Sit & Stitch- 1st Tuesday at 6:00pm 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 6:00PM on Zoom. Email Pam at pgroat@goodwinlibrary.org to be sent the Zoom Link.
Upcoming Dates: February 2, March 2, April 6
The Bookies- 2/16 @ 7PM on Zoom
THE BOOK WOMAN OF TROUBLESOME CREEK explores the fascinating and unique blue-skinned people of Kentucky and the brave Packhorse librarians. A timeless and significant tale about poverty, intolerance and how books can bring hope and light to even the darkest pocket of history.”
(Karen Abbott, New York Times bestselling author)
Reserve your copy now!
This program will be presented via Zoom. Please contact Donna at dswett@goodwinlibrary.org for access to the Zoom group.
Virtual Library
Check out our Virtual Library by clicking here! Each week will feature a new story times for babies and pre-schoolers, and spotlight a new children’s fiction book. Also check out our adult and teen sections to see what’s new or what the book group is reading this month.
Blue Job Book Award Nominations
The nominations are in! The following graphic novels have been nominated for the Blue Job Book Award. Read them all before voting starts in January.
The Breakaways by Cathy Johnson
Just Jaime by Terri Libenson
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Click by Kayla Miller
Pilu of the Woods by Mai Nguyen
White Bird by RJ Palacio
The Okay Witch by Emma Steinkellner
Guts by Raina Telgemier
Stargazing by Jen Wang
Cheshire Crossing by Andy Weir
Online Card Registration Active
Online Card Registration is now active! Go to our catalog goodwin.biblionix.com and click on “Sign Up Online” to register. This will give you access to digital titles and databases ONLY. Once the library has reopened, you will need to fill out a card application in the library to borrow physical items.
Ancestry Library Edition Available from Home
Ancestry Library Edition is now available from home! Just go to our catalog and log in with your library card number (without the P) and your phone number (no area code or dashes).
Free EBSCO Resources
Check out these free resources to support students during distance learning!
Museum Resources
Many museums are closed during this time. But check out their Facebook pages for virtual activities!
Handicap Entrance
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The library’s Accessible entrance is located at the rear of the library, off the bank parking lot.
Now Accepting Debit/Credit Cards!
https://www.selflender.com/blog/are-credit-cards-inescapable.html
You’ve requested it and it’s finally here!
The library can accept debit/credit cards!
Minimum amount is $5 due to fees associated with accepting cards.
Can not pay fines over $100 online, as of right now.
Step 1:
Log into your account through our catalog
Step 2:
Go to “My Account”
Step 3:
Click “Pay $… with a credit card online”
Step 4:
If you have Paypal you can pay with PayPal.
If you don’t have PayPal you can click “Pay with debit or credit card” and pay through PayPal as a guest.
Please contact the library if you have any questions (603) 755-2944
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