Food for Fines
Are your books overdue, again? Here is another reason to donate! Pay off your fines of up to $5.00 with donated canned goods. Two cans equal $1.00 off your fines. This is another way of helping out our community.
Food Donations
This winter many of our neighbors and their families will be doing without the necessities to celebrate this year. If you would like to help out, you may bring canned goods and non-perishable food items to the library for the Farmington Food Pantry. We will also be collecting personal care items plus food and necessities for pets!
Items the Children's Room needs
Heads up, newsletter readers! We are in need of small or medium sized t-shirts to use as paint shirts for the children! They don’t need to be new, but would appreciate clean condition.
Teen Reads Twilight Movie Thank You
First off, thanks to our young patrons who attended the Twilight Movie Night for being so well behaved and such good sports when things ran a bit late. A big thank-you to the CHANCES volunteers for helping us set up the room for the movie, and special big thanks to our trusty trustee, Brian Beaverstock for providing the projector. We also want to say a special thank you to teen baker Brianna B. for making an incredible Twilight cake! (If you are looking for a cake for an event, you can contact Brianna through the library and we will pass on messages.)
We would also like to extend a very special Thank-You to Pat Taylor and her sister, Linda Wade, for donating the incredible Twilight souvenirs which came directly from Forks, WA, the setting for the books and film.
We just could not provide these fantastic programs without the help of our volunteers and we want each one of you to know how greatly we appreciate you!
First off, thanks to our young patrons who attended the Twilight Movie Night for being so well behaved and such good sports when things ran a bit late. A big thank-you to the CHANCES volunteers for helping us set up the room for the movie, and special big thanks to our trusty trustee, Brian Beaverstock for providing the projector. We also want to say a special thank you to teen baker Brianna B. for making an incredible Twilight cake! (If you are looking for a cake for an event, you can contact Brianna through the library and we will pass on messages.)
We would also like to extend a very special Thank-You to Pat Taylor and her sister, Linda Wade, for donating the incredible Twilight souvenirs which came directly from Forks, WA, the setting for the books and film.
We just could not provide these fantastic programs without the help of our volunteers and we want each one of you to know how greatly we appreciate you!
First off, thanks to our young patrons who attended the Twilight Movie Night for being so well behaved and such good sports when things ran a bit late. A big thank-you to the CHANCES volunteers for helping us set up the room for the movie, and special big thanks to our trusty trustee, Brian Beaverstock for providing the projector. We also want to say a special thank you to teen baker Brianna B. for making an incredible Twilight cake! (If you are looking for a cake for an event, you can contact Brianna through the library and we will pass on messages.)
November Holiday Closings:
Wednesday, November 11-Veterans Day
Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 5:00 and
Thursday, November 26 -Thanksgiving.
Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 5:00 and
Thursday, November 26 -Thanksgiving.
Public Health Alert
Public Health Alert: We are making every effort to keep our staff and patrons healthy through this nasty flu season; so while we truly appreciate our community’s enthusiasm for our programs, if you are not feeling well or are just outright sick, please, please, please do NOT go out in public places like the Library!!
We will be glad to renew your books over the phone, and remember we do offer the downloadable audio books program that you can do right at home.
Please call us at 755-2944 x 2 for further
assistance and stay home and get well!
We will be glad to renew your books over the phone, and remember we do offer the downloadable audio books program that you can do right at home.
Please call us at 755-2944 x 2 for further
assistance and stay home and get well!
Isinglass Book List
Along with the Flume list we will also be posting information about the Isinglass Book List which is meant to target 7th and 8th graders. If you wish to follow this second set of books, more information will be found in the Teen section of this blog.
The Flume: New Hampshire Teen Reader’s Choice Award
The Flume: NH Teen Reader’s Choice Award was created in 2005 in response to a New Hampshire teens’ request to have a book award geared towards high school students. It was created with the intent of being a book list for Young Adults in high school (Grades 9-12). This award is a state-wide venture led by a collaborative effort from school and public librarians. Each year teens nominate titles, published within the last two years, they think deserve to be recognized. Librarians then narrow the group of titles to a list of 13. Teens then vote for the winning title from the list of 13.
We will be posting more information on the Flume Books in the Teen Section. Please feel free to learn about all 13 and join in reading these books!
We will be posting more information on the Flume Books in the Teen Section. Please feel free to learn about all 13 and join in reading these books!
Don't forget about the teens!
Also we have added a new teen section to our Goodwin Library Blog. Make sure to check it out!! It’s at http://goodwinteens.blogspot.com
Hay Day Book Donations
We are still accepting book donations for our booth at Hay Day on August 22nd, so if you have any hardcover or paperback adult or children’s books in good, clean condition, (no Reader’s Digest condensed books, text books, or encyclopedias, please!), we would be happy to take them. We are also looking for good, clean, unscratched DVDs and VHS movies for our sale. Be sure to visit the booth and meet the Friends of the Goodwin Library. They will have information on how to join the Friends group and also how to get a library card if you don’t have one already!
Location Change
The location of our end program for the Summer Reading Program is now going to be at Valley View Elementary School.
End Dance
Tuesday, July 28th
6 PM
Valley View Elementary School
Come dance and enjoy a snowcone!!!
End Dance
Tuesday, July 28th
6 PM
Valley View Elementary School
Come dance and enjoy a snowcone!!!
Makeover!!!
We here at the library are always trying to find ways of making things easier for our patrons. We decided that we needed to change how our blog worked. Instead of having each staff member have a page we decided to consolidate into the basic areas of the library. We now have a Children's Room, Adult Floor, and Teen page. We also have a Genealogy page and a Staff Picks page. These are for your benefit and growth as a patron. We hope this makes things a little easier and it will work out better in the future!
Free Public Wi-Fi
We also now have Free Public Wi-Fi access. This service is proved open access to anyone with wireless capabilities. Go through the Goodwin web icon and it is available 24/7 just for you!
Downloadable Audio Books
The Goodwin Library is now a member of the New Hampshire State Library Downloadable Audio Book Consortium. Patrons can now reserve, borrow, and download Audio Books from the NHSL library directly to their own computers and/or MP3 players. Please stop by the library to get specific directions.
Museum Passes
We now have museum passes for the Currier Museum in Manchester, the Children’s Museum in Dover, the NH Farm Museum in Milton, the NH Historical Society in Concord, the Wright WWII Museum in Wolfeboro and the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium in Concord. Don’t forget, patrons need a valid adult library card to use these passes.
Kick-offs
The Goodwin Library has done two kick-offs over the last week as part of their annual Summer Reading Program. The first kick-off took place on June 23rd. We were a little nervous because we had to change the venue because of the very wet weather we have been having. We had over 200 people show up and there was food and entertainment for everyone. The Family Summer Reading Program was a huge success. We had a hot dog dinner for the families. We had museums and some businesses set up to display information and programs that they are doing. We had everything from the Fisher Cats, Traveling Tales, Planetariums, Banks, and the list keeps going. We also had a magician perform that night. He did a great job of making the show memorable for all age groups. There were raffles and prizes to be won and everyone had a great time.
A week later we had the Teen Summer Program kick-off and it was a success as well. We had 15 teenagers ranging from 6th grade to freshman. The kids had a blast making drinks but more importantly making memories and building friendships. These kids are from all different walks of life and from different crowds. However, while they are in this teen setting they are all one and the same and those boundaries put up by society start to blur. It is a miraculous thing to watch and it makes you grateful to be a part of it. The teenagers in this area are an incredible group of kids. They are intelligent, funny, quick-witted, and it only gets better from there. They have a lot to share with the world.
The rest of the summer we have lots going on including: programs at the school (July 15, 22, and 29), cartooning(July 6 and 13 please sign up in advance), dancing (July 28), games (all summer), crafts (every Friday), and lots of fun (all year round). We hope that everyone will participate and we look forward to seeing you here at the library.
A week later we had the Teen Summer Program kick-off and it was a success as well. We had 15 teenagers ranging from 6th grade to freshman. The kids had a blast making drinks but more importantly making memories and building friendships. These kids are from all different walks of life and from different crowds. However, while they are in this teen setting they are all one and the same and those boundaries put up by society start to blur. It is a miraculous thing to watch and it makes you grateful to be a part of it. The teenagers in this area are an incredible group of kids. They are intelligent, funny, quick-witted, and it only gets better from there. They have a lot to share with the world.
The rest of the summer we have lots going on including: programs at the school (July 15, 22, and 29), cartooning(July 6 and 13 please sign up in advance), dancing (July 28), games (all summer), crafts (every Friday), and lots of fun (all year round). We hope that everyone will participate and we look forward to seeing you here at the library.
Coming soon!!!
We will soon have the capability of providing our patrons with WIFI access and downloadable audio books from the New Hampshire State Library. The projected launch date for the audios is June 1st.
Unemployment Resources
The library has the resources to help unemployed people. People may sign up for unemployment benefits from the Library’s public access computers. They may also file their mandatory continued claim forms from the library. Please feel free to contact the library at 755-2944 for more information.
Evacuation Planning
The Town of Farmington is making a list of residents with special needs to be taken into account ahead of time in case of emergency. Special needs include: limited mobility, deafness or hard of hearing, medically or chemically dependent, on oxygen, blind or visually impaired, homebound, emotionally impaired, and homeless. If you or a family member or a friend that has a special need, get in touch with Charles Williams, Project Manager at (603) 755-2131 or email: farmingtonemergencymanagement@gmail.com or mail to: 381 Main St., Farmington, NH 03835. After contacting us, a member of the team will make an appointment to determine how best we can respond to your needs. All information will be strictly used only for our emergency planning and efforts.
Museum Passes
We now have passes for the Currier Museum in Manchester, the Children’s Museum in Dover, The NH Farm Museum in Milton, the NH Historical Society in Concord, and the Tuck Museum in Hampton. These are going to be popular so be sure to reserve ahead for specific dates.
Goodwin Library Photo Enthusiast’s Workshop
There will be no meeting in May. The group will attend the Renaissance Faire in Kingston, NH. June’s meeting will be Saturday, June 27th.
Teen Advisory Meeting
The Teen Advisory Group will meet Tuesday, May 12 from 3:00-4:00 PM. Kick-off for the Teen Summer Reading Program is June 30, 2009 at 3:00 PM. All teens are welcome to join us and share ideas for library services and programs that YOU want in your library.
Adult Poets and Writer’s Group
If you are a writer living in or out of town, and want to share your writing with a friendly group in a criticism-free zone, pack up your latest stories, poem, and essays and bring them down and join us. Our next meeting is May 4, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Adult Book Club
The Book Club will meet May 11 at 6:00 PM. We will be discussing Intruder in the Dust by William Faulkner. If you like to read good books and want to share your thoughts about them with good company, come join us.
Parents of Gifted
If you’d like to learn more on how to advocate for your child and listen to interesting speakers the next meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:00 PM. Please be sure to provide child care for your children.
7th Annual Poetry Competition Results
We had 56 poems entered this year, with 28 teens, 12 children, and 16 adult entries. The winners were:
Adults:
First Place: Paul Sprague
Second Place: Jonas Zoller
Third Place: Dorothy Callahan
Teens:
First Place: Liz Spaulding
Second Place: Deanna Scruton
Third Place: Katiemae White
Children:
First Place: Mackenzie Brisson
Second Place: Kaitlyn Baillargeon
Third Place: Austin Long
And this year’s Promising Poet (a Teen award chosen by staff) is: Daniel Zoller
Adults:
First Place: Paul Sprague
Second Place: Jonas Zoller
Third Place: Dorothy Callahan
Teens:
First Place: Liz Spaulding
Second Place: Deanna Scruton
Third Place: Katiemae White
Children:
First Place: Mackenzie Brisson
Second Place: Kaitlyn Baillargeon
Third Place: Austin Long
And this year’s Promising Poet (a Teen award chosen by staff) is: Daniel Zoller
Historical Society Museum
The Historical Society Museum will now be open the 2nd Saturday of the month. This month it will be open April 11 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. On Friday, April 3 at 7:00 PM, don’t miss the Historical Society’s program on the history of Beer Making in NH.
Teen Advisory Board
All Young Adults are welcome to join us and share ideas for library services and programs that YOU want in your library. Our next meeting will be April 14th from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Children’s Room News
April 19-25 School Vacation Week/ National Turn Off the TV Week!
On Monday, April 20th – Come do a Make & Take Craft with us from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday, April 22nd is Pajama Day!!! Hang out in your most comfortable (and acceptable, please) pajamas at the library and play games with us!!!
On Friday, April 24th – Come do another Make & Take Craft from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
On Monday, April 20th – Come do a Make & Take Craft with us from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday, April 22nd is Pajama Day!!! Hang out in your most comfortable (and acceptable, please) pajamas at the library and play games with us!!!
On Friday, April 24th – Come do another Make & Take Craft from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Adult Poets and Writer’s Group
If you are writer living in or out of town, and want to share your writing with a friendly group in a criticism-free zone, pack up your latest stories, poems and essays, and bring them down and join us. Our next meeting is Monday, April 6th, from 6:00 PM till 7:30 PM.
Adult Book Club
The Book Club will meet April 20th at 6:00 PM. We will be discussing Lamb by Christopher Moore. The next title will be Intruder in the Dust by William Faulkner. If you like to read good books and want to share your thoughts about them with good company, come join us.
Parents of Gifted Children’s Workshop
The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 15th at 6:00 PM. If you’d like to learn more on how to advocate for your child, listen to interesting speakers on the subject, then join us. This is an adult group. Please be sure to provide child care for your children.
Author Julia Spencer-Fleming coming here!
Mystery fans mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 6th at 6:00 PM. If you haven’t read her wonderfully addictive series, check them out now and get started with In the Bleak Midwinter. Julia Spencer-Fleming has won many awards for her work. She is very entertaining and has a lot of interesting insights to offer aspiring writers.
Science Fiction Author Jeremy Robinson
Acclaimed sci-fi author Jeremy Robinson will be the Guest Speaker at the Friend’s of the Goodwin Library Annual Meeting on Wednesday, April 22 at 6:00 PM. Come meet Mr. Robinson, and hear about his struggles to get published, creative ways he developed to market his work and how he landed a big budget movie deal for Antarktos Rising, which will be released in 2010. Don’t forget that we have Jeremy’s titles available at the library.
Absent Willow Review Publishing Workshop
Wednesday, April 8, at 6:00 PM, we are delighted to present Rochester based publishers Rick DeCost & Bob Griffin of Absent Willow Review a publishing house that specializes in horror and sci-fi. Come learn specifics of what it takes to have your work published, how to submit it, what publishers are looking for, and hear examples of successful published work.
Jack Mountain Bushcraft Sustainability Program
On Wednesday, April 1, at 6:00 PM we are excited to present Tim Smith of Jack Mtn. Bushcraft, a Wolfeboro, NH based wilderness, survival, sustainability, and homestead training facility. Tim will be presenting a program on preparedness and sustainability and using simple low-tech techniques to recession-proof your home and family. You won’t want to miss this informative event.
Goodwin Library Photo Enthusiast’s Workshop
Do you love to take digital photos? Want to get together and share your love of photography with other photo fans and come up with fun projects and new ideas. Join this new workshop on Saturday, March 28, from 11:30 to 1:00 PM and get inspired!
7th Annual Poetry Competition
There are 3 categories to enter: Children: age 6-12, Teen: age 13-18, Adult 19 and up. Each poet may enter up to 5 poems. You can stop by the library for the entry form or you can go online and download the forms. The deadline for entries will be Friday, April 10, by 5:00 PM closing. Our Poetry Night and Awards Ceremony will be Wednesday, April 29th at 6:00 PM.
Closings
The library is closing early today due to the weather. We will also be closing early on Wednesday (5 pm) for the town meeting. We are excited about Story Times starting up this week. Make sure to bring your kids!!!!
Some Library News
We now have games in the children's room that are available for playing. Come in and play games like Monopoly, Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, Scrabble, and more!!
Also we are having our Teen Advisory Meeting on Monday the 9th at 3 pm. Come in and share your thoughts with us. There will be food!
And last, we are closing the library early on the 11th for the town meeting. The library will be closing at 5 that day.
Also we are having our Teen Advisory Meeting on Monday the 9th at 3 pm. Come in and share your thoughts with us. There will be food!
And last, we are closing the library early on the 11th for the town meeting. The library will be closing at 5 that day.
New Program!
On March 25th at 6pm, come learn about self-sustainability from Tyler Durham from D. Acres
Library Wish List
Chess Sets: Do you have an old chess set lying around gathering dust? Consider donating it to the library Children’s Room. We are hoping to encourage children to spend time together playing chess.
Jewelry Making Supplies: We’re looking to do some teen jewelry making crafts and would love to start building a collection of these items to have on hand; this includes beads, old jewelry, old bead necklaces, pins, etc., craft supplies for making jewelry, tools, jump rings, clasps, and beadwire.
Jewelry Making Supplies: We’re looking to do some teen jewelry making crafts and would love to start building a collection of these items to have on hand; this includes beads, old jewelry, old bead necklaces, pins, etc., craft supplies for making jewelry, tools, jump rings, clasps, and beadwire.
Tax Help
Do you have questions about missed deductions on your tax forms? On Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 6:00-7:30, join Inglish Seigers from H & R Block for her Tax Talk here at the library.
Goodwin Library Photo Enthusiast’s Workshop
Do you love to take digital photos? Want to get together and share your love of photography with other photo fans and come up with fun projects and new ideas. Join this new workshop on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 11:30 to 1:00 PM and get inspired!
Poetry Contest
The Poetry Competition is just around the corner (March 9th), so start thinking of what you’d like to enter.
Facebook and Myspace
We are now on Myspace!!!!
Come add us as a friend! You can find us at www.myspace.com/goodwinlibrary
We are now on Facebook!!!!
Come add us as a friend! You can find us at www.facebook.com and searching for Goodwin Librarians
Come add us as a friend! You can find us at www.myspace.com/goodwinlibrary
We are now on Facebook!!!!
Come add us as a friend! You can find us at www.facebook.com and searching for Goodwin Librarians
We now have a blog!!
Now we that we have a blog we will be able to post and keep everyone updated on what is going on at the library.
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