Goffstown Public Library

09/21/2026

Save the Date! The Once Upon a Pie event returns on Saturday, November 21. More details coming soon.

Drumroll, please! Announcing Once Upon a Pie 2026!
Sat, Nov 21 at GHS
Dropping off a pie for slicing or competing? The window is 9:30-11:30 AM.
Coming to the social event of the season, plus so much pie to eat and bid on in silent and live auctions? That's 6:00-8:00 PM
More details to follow, we promise.

09/18/2026

Adults, join us on Saturday, September 19 at 11:00 a.m. to craft a personalized bag charm or two. There are a few open spots, sign up today! Registration required at the library's online calendar or by calling 603-497-2102. See less

09/16/2026

Thursday, September 17 is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. This date commemorates the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787, and “recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.”

Read more at https://goffstownlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/constitution-day-and-citizenship-day-3/

09/11/2026

Mark your calendars for a relaxing evening on the lawn for Game Night + Mocktails, scheduled for Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Join us for fun with board games, puzzles, and refreshing mocktails! This event is for adults and will be held on the lawn, weather permitting. Registration appreciated at the library's online calendar or by calling 603-497-2102.

09/10/2026

Join us for Family Story Time on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., beginning this weekend on September 12 and every Saturday through November 21. Recommended for families with children up to grade 2. No registration required.

📚 Sign up for weekday story times that begin in October at the online calendar or call 603-497-2102.

09/09/2026

International Dot Day is a global celebration of creativity, courage, and making your mark, inspired by Peter H. Reynolds' beloved book "The Dot."

• At 9:30 a.m., kids ages 2 1/2 through kindergarten will enjoy a story time reading of "The Dot" followed by a hands-on dot craft designed for preschool artists.
• At 3:30 p.m., kids in grades 1-5 will read the story together and create their own colorful dot artwork.

Registration required at the library's online calendar or by calling us at 603-497-2102.

09/08/2026

Don't miss the Pondering Minds group tomorrow morning, Wednesday, September 9 at 9:45 a.m. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and an hour of meaningful conversation as you exchange ideas, topics, and perspectives. Come with an open mind and be ready to chat! New members are always welcome; no registration required.

09/04/2026

The Library will be closed Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7, for the Labor Day holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8 at 9:00 a.m. ✺ We hope you enjoy the long weekend.

When the building is closed, the library has features that are always available—to learn more, visit www.goffstownlibrary.com/24-7

09/03/2026

Mark your calendars for a visit with Author Robert Perreault on Saturday, September 12 at 11:00 a.m. Robert will discuss his first English novel, “Courtship in Purgatory.”

Registration appreciated at the library's online calendar or by calling us at 603-497-2102.

"'Courtship in Purgatory' takes an intimate look at the difficulties faced by two middle-aged lovers in a fictional New Hampshire mill town. Bound by tradition, torn by love, 'Courtship in Purgatory' is a sincere look back at family and Franco-American traditional attitudes and constraints following World War II."

Robert B. Perreault is a bilingual writer, mostly of nonfiction about the New England Franco-American experience and the history of his hometown, Manchester, New Hampshire. He has authored seven books and over 175 articles published in the United States, French Canada, and France.

09/02/2026

Have you heard? A new discussion group for adults is launching this month featuring romantasy titles. Do you crave stories filled with sweeping romance, rich fantasy settings, and unforgettable characters? Step into worlds where magic sparks, destinies intertwine, and love conquers even the most impossible odds. This month's title is "The Knight and the Moth" by Sarah Gillig, and we'll meet on Tuesday, September 8 at 6:30 p.m.

Copies are available at the Circulation Desk—pick yours up today!