The Goodwin Library, Farmington NH

The Goodwin Library, Farmington NH Welcome to the Goodwin Library! http://www.goodwinlibrary.org/ The Public Library Association was formally organized on December 8, 1890. Wilson.

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, NH. 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. In 1927 the land on which the present library stands was purchased from E.T. George Goodwin of West Milton was persuaded to build a library and thus provide not only a source of learning for the youth of the community but to create an enduring memory to his name. The corner stone was laid on August 23, 1928, the Goodwin Library was dedicated on May 10, 1929 and was opened for business the next day. Today the library contains approximately 17,000 volumes and has a circulation of 20,000. The Goodwin Library, located on 422 Main Street, is open Monday/Friday 10am-5pm, Tuesday /Thursday 1pm-7pm, and Saturday 10am-2pm. The Library is closed on Wednesday & Sunday. Our telephone number is (603) 755-2944.

Summer Reading Kick Off - Ice Cream PartyTuesday, June 23 at 5:30Sign up for summer reading and enjoy an ice cream sunda...
06/23/2026

Summer Reading Kick Off - Ice Cream Party
Tuesday, June 23 at 5:30
Sign up for summer reading and enjoy an ice cream sundae with us!

Story Time Mondays, June 22 – July 29 at 10:30Story time is back! Our summer story time session is geared towards ages 0...
06/22/2026

Story Time
Mondays, June 22 – July 29 at 10:30
Story time is back! Our summer story time session is geared towards ages 0-6.

The Bookies are meeting tonight, Tuesday, June 16 at 6:00 to discuss "The Wind is My Mother: The Life and Teachings of a...
06/16/2026

The Bookies are meeting tonight, Tuesday, June 16 at 6:00 to discuss "The Wind is My Mother: The Life and Teachings of a Native American Shaman" by Bear Heart. Join the discussion either in person or on Zoom. Email [email protected] for the Zoom link.

Tween Activity Group – Mini Dinosaur Silhouette PaintingTuesday, June 16 at 3:30Paint a silhouette of a dinosaur on a mi...
06/16/2026

Tween Activity Group –
Mini Dinosaur Silhouette Painting
Tuesday, June 16 at 3:30
Paint a silhouette of a dinosaur on a mini-canvas! For ages 10-14, all supplies will be provided.

Caregiver CaféFriday, June 12 at 1:00Join Cornerstone VNA for an informative support group. Meet other caregivers from t...
06/12/2026

Caregiver Café
Friday, June 12 at 1:00
Join Cornerstone VNA for an informative support group. Meet other caregivers from the community and enjoy light refreshments.

Adult Craft – Pressed Flower Bookmark Tuesday, June 9 at 5:30Have the joy of flowers hold your place with these pressed ...
06/09/2026

Adult Craft – Pressed Flower Bookmark
Tuesday, June 9 at 5:30
Have the joy of flowers hold your place with these pressed flower bookmarks. All supplies will be provided.

Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Illness Tuesday, June 2 at 5:30Kathie Fife is a Lyme and tick-borne disease ecologist. Kathi...
06/02/2026

Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Illness
Tuesday, June 2 at 5:30
Kathie Fife is a Lyme and tick-borne disease ecologist. Kathie shares her knowledge and experiences to encourage citizens to advocate and empower themselves with knowledge, and to understand the important connection with land use management, predators, plants, and wildlife behavior for healthy ecosystems, including human health.

Tween Activity Group – Junk JournalTuesday, June 2 at 3:30Start your first journal, or bring one to work on with us. For...
06/02/2026

Tween Activity Group – Junk Journal
Tuesday, June 2 at 3:30
Start your first journal, or bring one to work on with us. For ages 10-14, all supplies will be provided.

This month the Bookies are reading "The Wind is My Mother." Multiple copies are available for check out, stop by to pick...
06/01/2026

This month the Bookies are reading "The Wind is My Mother." Multiple copies are available for check out, stop by to pick one up today!

Address

422 Main Street
Farmington, NH
03835

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 1pm - 7pm
Thursday 1pm - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

(603) 755-2944

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