Hours Change in November!

Winter hours are now in effect until April.

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From November to 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
Sun/Wed: Closed

New Program! Crafters’ Hour Starts November 2nd!

Come to the library on Mondays from 1:00 to 2:30 to have a space to work on your craft projects!

Photo of a knit scarf and needles.
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This is an un-staffed, passive program with no supplies provided.

The intention is to provide designated time and place for crafters to meet and work. Please be prepared to bring your own supplies and leave the space clean afterwards. Thank you!

It will be held at the round table near the front of the library. All are welcome!

Intro to Home Canning – Tuesday, 11/10 at 5:30pm

Learn about home canning & preserving!

Photo of jam.
pic from bakesbybrownsugar.com

There will be a live demonstration of how to make jam.

Trustee Meeting – Thursday, 11/12 at 6:00pm

Would you like to know what’s happening at the library? 

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Attend the next trustee meeting!

The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Caregiver Café – Friday, 11/13 at 1:00pm

Are you caring for a loved one with a chronic illness or disability?

Cornerstone VNA's logo.
pic from cornerstonevna.org

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.

Coming this month: Nutcracker Tea w/ Northeastern Ballet Theater! Saturday, 11/21 at 10:30am (Sign-up Required!)

Meet special guests from Northeastern Ballet Theater’s The Nutcracker!

A photo of the dancers performing The Nutcracker.
pic from northeasternballet.org

Enjoy tea, treats, and a live dance demonstration! Get a chance to meet cast members and learn all about the ballet.

A great experience for children and families! 🩰✨

Click here to sign up!

Lego Saturdays! Every Saturday, from 10:00am to 1:30pm

Play with the library’s Lego collection!

Photo of Duplo (oversized) Legos.
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Drop by to free build with Legos and see what you can create.

We also have Duplos for little ones!

We Have a Little Free Library!

Take a book, leave a book!

A photo of the Little Free library. The front door of the main library is visible in the background.

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 behind the library.

The International Symbol of Accesss.
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The accessible entrance has a button control that opens and holds the door automatically. 

The elevator is just inside the door to the left.

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Vision

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.