For all kids from birth up through entering kindergarten.

The single most important thing you can do to prepare your children to read is to read to them every day. Research proves that children need to hear 1000 books before they begin to learn to read independently.

Reading to children will: increase their vocabulary, increase their listening and narrative skills, help to instill in them self-awareness and confidence, impart an understanding of their place in the world.

When the Library is open, you can visit the Children's Room to sign up in person. Online registration is available at goffstownlibrary.com/calendar. After your child has read their first 100 books, one of the rewards and incentives for this program is a 1000 Books Before Kindergarten tote bag!

Download & Print: Title Log (for parents), and Color-In Log (for kids).

For more information, including an Early Literacy Practices for Parents download, please visit www.goffstownlibrary.com/1000books.

"No Normal is the re-introduction of the classic character Ms. Marvel — expect this time she's not Carol Danvers, she's Kamala Khan, a 16-year-old Muslim Pakistani-American girl from Jersey City. If you're worried that doesn't sound relatable, fear not, dear reader — cultural differences notwithstanding, Kamala Khan is an ordinary, lovable, witty (and angst) teenager who writes Avengers fan-fic and longs to fit in with the popular crowd."

Ms. Marvel Vol. 1: No Normal, by G. Willow Wilson and illustrated by Adrian Alphona, is available instantly, in e-book format in your hoopla app at www.hoopladigital.com. There are unlimited digital copies - no holds, no waiting! You can read this title on a mobile device or computer.

• Visit theclub.hoopladigital.com/graphicnovel/ for a discussion guide, a letter from the author, and additional recommended titles for readers.

For some children, weekends can be a time of hunger and anxiety. With your donations, you can help Goffstown Public Library and Goffstown Network provide these children with a backpack of food every Friday.

All food donations must be non-perishable, individually factory packaged, and must not require a can-opener or cooking. Microwavable food is accepted.

Find a list of critical-need items at https://www.goffstownlibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/BackpackFoodDriveOct.2021_Handout_EK.pdf

Please drop off your donations at two locations during open hours:

• Goffstown Network Food Pantry, St. Matthew's, 7 North Mast Street, (603) 497-3433, goffstownnetwork.org 
• Goffstown Public Library, 2 High Street, (603) 497-2102, www.goffstownlibrary.com

"A fascinating overview of the human skeleton from the forensic anthropologist's point of view, with case studies that are both pertinent and entertaining." - Kathy Reichs, author of the Temperance Brennan Bones series

Written in Bone by Sue Black is available instantly, in e-book & e-audiobook formats in your hoopla app, or at https://www.hoopladigital.com. There are unlimited digital copies - no holds, no waiting! You can read this title on a mobile device or computer.

• e-book: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/13698184
• e-audiobook, read by the author: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/14272875
• Discussion guide, exclusive author Q&A, and additional recommended titles for book club readers: http://theclub.hoopladigital.com

Decorate with the spirit of the autumn season by crafting a set of abstract paper pumpkins. Inspired by the pumpkin patch, these whimsical hanging pumpkins will bring the fall colors indoors for you to enjoy. Make your own by following along with Michelle in this video tutorial. 

Watch on YouTube at www.youtube.com/goffstownlibrary.

This easy paper craft is perfect for beginners. No registration is required. After the premiere, this video will be available for viewing at any time. And while supplies last, stop by the Library to pick up an Adult-To-Go kit with select materials needed to follow along with the video.

Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Tuesday, October 5 and meets once a week on Tuesdays for six weeks.

Registration required for one of the following times:

• Tuesdays at 9:30 or,
• Wednesdays at 9:30 or,
• Friday at 9:30 or 1 pm

PLEASE NOTE: Registration includes all sessions for this event regardless of the date of sign-up. When you register - you will be signed up for all dates in this series.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

Game Night is a new monthly series from the Goffstown Public Library.

Dice games, board games, card games – for every gamer, there’s a thrilling game waiting to be played.  

Encounter new crowd-pleasers and old favorites at this monthly meetup for adults and older teens. Try out games for your next game night. And meet with fellow gamers in our community.  

Haven’t played before? Need a refresher? No problem! An instructional session will begin at 6:30pm to teach you how to play. If you have played before, skip the instruction and just come gameplay starting at 7pm.  

This month's game is Nerts. Nerts, also called Peanuts, Pounce, or Racing Demon, is a fast paced card game that combines elements of Speed and Solitaire. You might also describe it as 'competitive solitaire'. Use your quick reactions and awareness of the cards to clear your card piles before other players -- don't forget to yell "Nerts!"

This event will be held inside the Library. Social distancing may not always be possible inside the Library due to space constraints; make the best decision for yourself. 

No registration required.

Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Wednesday, October 6 and meets once a week on Wednesdays for six weeks.

Registration required for one of the following times:

• Tuesdays at 9:30 or,
• Wednesdays at 9:30 or,
• Friday at 9:30 or 1 pm

PLEASE NOTE: Registration includes all sessions for this event regardless of the date of sign-up. When you register - you will be signed up for all dates in this series.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

"Dublin detective Rob Ryan works a case which closely resembles an unfortunate incident from his own childhood, twenty years earlier."

This month we're reading In the Woods by Tana French.

No registration is required, we will meet on the lawn. In the event of inclement weather, we will meet inside — physical distancing may not always be possible inside the Library due to space constraints; make the best decision for yourself.

Build community and share your love of reading by joining the Goffstown Public Library's Afternoon Book Discussion, held on the third Wednesday of every month. Conversations are casual and supportive; new members are always welcome! Physical copies of book group titles are available on a first-come, first-served basis from the Goffstown Public Library. Contact the meeting's moderator for more information or if you need help accessing this month's book.

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the New Hampshire State Library.

For kids in grades 1-5.

Drop in to trade cards and talk about all things Pokémon with others who share this passion.

No registration required.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

The Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee of the Library Board of Trustees will meet.

All meetings of the LBT and its committees are open to the public. Link to Library Trustees web page and meeting minutes.

For grades 5-12.

What is the Teen Advisory Board? The Teen Advisory Board (TAB for short) is a group of teens that meets once a month. The group works with the Teen Services Library Assistant to improve teen programs, improve the teen space in the Library, recommend materials for the teen collections, and make an impact on the community. Do you think this sounds great? If your answer is YES!, then come to the meeting. Pizza provided.

Joining TAB may fulfill School Service Hours - ask your school advisor.

Registration is appreciated.

Monthly business meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The LBT meet the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm.

All meetings of the LBT and its committees are open to the public. Link to Library Trustees web page and meeting minutes.

Children 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 years old and their parents or caregivers are invited to enjoy a lively mix of stories, games, songs & movement activities.

Meets on Thursdays for five weeks beginning Thursday, October 7 (we do not meet on Thursday, November 11 due to Veterans Day holiday).

Registration is required. PLEASE NOTE: Registration includes all sessions for this event regardless of the date of sign-up. When you register - you will be signed up for all dates in this series.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

As humans paved paradise and put up a parking lot, we have reduced the ability of the ground to soak up the rain. This increased runoff carries pollutants off-site and eventually into our rivers, streams, and lakes. Responsibility for our waterways begins locally with the Department of Public Works managing our municipal Separate Stormwater System (MS4) permit, in compliance with the EPA Clean Water Act. Adam Jacobs, Public Works Director of the Town of Goffstown will speak about the threat to the Merrimack River as paved surfaces and polluted run-off increases, and what might be done to mitigate this on-going threat as part of the Gregory J. Grappone '04 Humanities Institute at Saint Anselm College's 2021-2022 BIG THOUGHT series: A River Runs Through Us.

The series is a year-long exploration of the geographical, ecological, biological, historical, economic, and cultural relationship we all share with the Merrimack River. The many events are designed to help us understand the profound and ubiquitous power that the Merrimack River has in our lives, and to reflect upon the power and presence water has in shaping and sustaining our humanity.

For more information, visit the series' website: www.anselm.edu/gregory-j-grappone-humanities-institute/big-thought-series

No registration required. This event will be held inside. Social distancing may not always be possible due to space constraints—make the best decision for you.

LOCATION - Roger and Francine Jean Student Center | Top floor | Saint Anselm College

Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 8 and meets once a week on Fridays for six weeks.

Registration required for one of the following times:

• Tuesdays at 9:30 or,
• Wednesdays at 9:30 or,
• Friday at 9:30 or 1 pm

PLEASE NOTE: Registration includes all sessions for this event regardless of the date of sign-up. When you register - you will be signed up for all dates in this series.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

Every other Friday at 1pm on Goffstown Public Library's YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/goffstownlibrary

Join Michelle in her regular video series talking about books. The same conversation you know and love with your librarians, now online. Find recommendations, new authors, and unique reads. Something for every reader!

No registration required. After the premiere, each video is available for viewing at any time.

Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 8 and meets once a week on Fridays for six weeks.

Registration required for one of the following times:

• Tuesdays at 9:30 or,
• Wednesdays at 9:30 or,
• Friday at 9:30 or 1 pm

PLEASE NOTE: Registration includes all sessions for this event regardless of the date of sign-up. When you register - you will be signed up for all dates in this series.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

Watch on YouTube at www.youtube.com/goffstownlibrary.

These quick and fun videos will help teens recognize some essential skills that will lead to successful gains in independence.

This month teens will learn how to grocery shop.

Saturdays beginning 9/11/21 through end of November. Families are invited to enjoy stories and activities together.

No registration required.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Tuesday, October 5 and meets once a week on Tuesdays for six weeks.

Registration required for one of the following times:

• Tuesdays at 9:30 or,
• Wednesdays at 9:30 or,
• Friday at 9:30 or 1 pm

PLEASE NOTE: Registration includes all sessions for this event regardless of the date of sign-up. When you register - you will be signed up for all dates in this series.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

A new monthly book club for kids in grades 2-4.

For our very first meeting, come ready to talk about your favorite graphic novels! We’ll introduce ourselves, do a fun activity, have a snack and decide what kind of books we want to read next. We’ll also talk about Dav Pilkey’s Cat Kid Comic Club (But everyone is welcome, even if you haven’t read it yet!).

Copies of Cat Kid Comic Club will be available to check out at the Library beginning 10/1.

Registration is greatly appreciated.

All knitters & crocheters are welcome, all ages, all levels of experience!

No registration required.

Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Wednesday, October 6 and meets once a week on Wednesdays for six weeks.

Registration required for one of the following times:

• Tuesdays at 9:30 or,
• Wednesdays at 9:30 or,
• Friday at 9:30 or 1 pm

PLEASE NOTE: Registration includes all sessions for this event regardless of the date of sign-up. When you register - you will be signed up for all dates in this series.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

For grades 5-12.

Step into the Frankentoy workshop and bring freaky, creepy new life to old toys. Indulge your destructive impulses by taking old items apart and sewing, gluing, and taping them to other toys. Tools and toys provided, but feel free to bring your own stuffed animal, doll, toy car, or action figure. The monstrous creations are endless. Snacks provided.   

Registration is appreciated.

The Human Resources Committee of the Library Board of Trustees will meet.

All meetings of the LBT and its committees are open to the public. Link to Library Trustees web page and meeting minutes.

Children 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 years old and their parents or caregivers are invited to enjoy a lively mix of stories, games, songs & movement activities.

Meets on Thursdays for five weeks beginning Thursday, October 7 (we do not meet on Thursday, November 11 due to Veterans Day holiday).

Registration is required. PLEASE NOTE: Registration includes all sessions for this event regardless of the date of sign-up. When you register - you will be signed up for all dates in this series.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 8 and meets once a week on Fridays for six weeks.

Registration required for one of the following times:

• Tuesdays at 9:30 or,
• Wednesdays at 9:30 or,
• Friday at 9:30 or 1 pm

PLEASE NOTE: Registration includes all sessions for this event regardless of the date of sign-up. When you register - you will be signed up for all dates in this series.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

For kids in preschool through kindergarten.

Join Ms. Patti and Ms. Liz for some not-super-spooky stories and Halloween jokes. Wear your Halloween costume if you'd like to so we can see each other dressed up! Each registrant will receive a Microsoft Teams link to participate virtually, along with a take and make craft to complete at home.

Registration required.

Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 8 and meets once a week on Fridays for six weeks.

Registration required for one of the following times:

• Tuesdays at 9:30 or,
• Wednesdays at 9:30 or,
• Friday at 9:30 or 1 pm

PLEASE NOTE: Registration includes all sessions for this event regardless of the date of sign-up. When you register - you will be signed up for all dates in this series.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

Saturdays beginning 9/11/21 through end of November. Families are invited to enjoy stories and activities together.

No registration required.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

A "page-turning thriller that will keep readers guessing until the very end" (School Library Journal) about a road trip in a snowstorm that turns into bone-chilling disaster, from New York Times bestselling mystery author and "master of tension" (BCCB) Natalie D. Richards.

Beginning November 1, Five Total Strangers by Natalie D. Richards will be available instantly, in e-book format in the Libby app. There are unlimited digital copies - no holds, no waiting!

• Discussion Guide and Author Letter at https://biglibraryread.com/current-title.

For grades 5-12.

A new craft bag will be available every month. Each Teen-To-Go bag contains the main supplies needed plus directions to complete your take-home creation. Teen-To-Go bags are located on the second floor in the teen space. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

No registration required.

Capture the autumnal beauty indoors while preserving your favorite memories. This rustic photo frame is sure to fascinate alongside your fall decor. Make your own by following along with Michelle in this video tutorial. 

Watch on YouTube at www.youtube.com/goffstownlibrary.

This easy craft is perfect for beginners. No registration is required. After the premiere, this video will be available for viewing at any time. And while supplies last, stop by the Library to pick up an Adult-To-Go kit with select materials needed to follow along with the video.

Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Tuesday, October 5 and meets once a week on Tuesdays for six weeks.

Registration required for one of the following times:

• Tuesdays at 9:30 or,
• Wednesdays at 9:30 or,
• Friday at 9:30 or 1 pm

PLEASE NOTE: Registration includes all sessions for this event regardless of the date of sign-up. When you register - you will be signed up for all dates in this series.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

"The Hidden Life of Trees draws on up-to-date research and engaging forester stories to reveal how trees nurture each other and communicate, outlining the life cycles of "tree families" that support mutual growth, share nutrients, and contribute to a resilient ecosystem."

This month we're reading: The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben

No registration is required, we will meet inside — physical distancing may not always be possible inside the Library due to space constraints; make the best decision for yourself.

Physical copies of book group titles are available on a first-come, first-served basis from the Goffstown Public Library, and some may be available through our e-library. Contact the meeting's moderator for more information or if you need help accessing this month's book. Large print and audiobooks may also be available. Build community and share your love of reading by joining the Goffstown Public Library's Evening Book Discussion, held on the first Tuesday of every month. Conversations are casual and supportive; new members are always welcome!

Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Wednesday, October 6 and meets once a week on Wednesdays for six weeks.

Registration required for one of the following times:

• Tuesdays at 9:30 or,
• Wednesdays at 9:30 or,
• Friday at 9:30 or 1 pm

PLEASE NOTE: Registration includes all sessions for this event regardless of the date of sign-up. When you register - you will be signed up for all dates in this series.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

For ages 2 1/2 through grade 3.

In recognition of National Stress Awareness Day, join us for a relaxing story time including bedtime stories, gentle stretches, and some guided imagery. We will also enjoy some hot cocoa or tea and a light snack. Wear your pajamas if you'd like!

Registration required.
 

Children 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 years old and their parents or caregivers are invited to enjoy a lively mix of stories, games, songs & movement activities.

Meets on Thursdays for five weeks beginning Thursday, October 7 (we do not meet on Thursday, November 11 due to Veterans Day holiday).

Registration is required. PLEASE NOTE: Registration includes all sessions for this event regardless of the date of sign-up. When you register - you will be signed up for all dates in this series.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

Successful athletes often attribute their excellence to the guidance and leadership they received from their coaches. Are you or someone you know a youth sports coach? Are you interested in how the most successful sports coaches encourage and inspire their athletes to work hard AND have fun in today’s high-tension arena of go-big-or-go-home competition? Join us for an evening with Dr. Matthew Raidbard,  principal at Raidbard Sports Leadership Consulting and Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration, Compliance, and Student-Athlete Success at the University of Hartford. Dr. Raidbard has 20 years of experience as a men’s basketball coach, having worked at Dartmouth College, Western New Mexico University, Florida Gulf Coast University, and Chicago State University. He completed his doctorate in Sports Leadership, and just published his first book, Lead Like a Pro: Effective Leadership Styles for Athletic Coaches.

Registration appreciated. Dr. Raidbard is driving up from Hartford to join us, so we’d greatly appreciate registration at goffstownlibrary.com/calendar for a headcount; we need a minimum of five attendees to hold the program.

Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 8 and meets once a week on Fridays for six weeks.

Registration required for one of the following times:

• Tuesdays at 9:30 or,
• Wednesdays at 9:30 or,
• Friday at 9:30 or 1 pm

PLEASE NOTE: Registration includes all sessions for this event regardless of the date of sign-up. When you register - you will be signed up for all dates in this series.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

Add a little whimsy to your Thanksgiving decorations in the form of a roly-poly pom-pom turkey made out of yarn, felt, and pipe-cleaner.

Registration required. Space is limited to ten attendees; register today!

Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 8 and meets once a week on Fridays for six weeks.

Registration required for one of the following times:

• Tuesdays at 9:30 or,
• Wednesdays at 9:30 or,
• Friday at 9:30 or 1 pm

PLEASE NOTE: Registration includes all sessions for this event regardless of the date of sign-up. When you register - you will be signed up for all dates in this series.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

Saturdays beginning 9/11/21 through end of November. Families are invited to enjoy stories and activities together.

No registration required.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

Goffstown Public Library is excited to welcome Younhee Shin, who will lead a 90-minute craft workshop in the art of traditional Korean lotus lanterns. These lanterns use wire frames and colored paper to symbolize lighting up the world with purity and wisdom. Younhee will provide information on how the lotus lanterns are used in Korean culture, as well as step-by-step instructions on completing the craft. Each participant will leave with a stunning lantern to display in their home and a greater appreciation for Korea's people and traditions.

Younhee Shin is the program coordinator for the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project. The KSCPP is a not-for-profit, non-government organization dedicated to the promotion of greater awareness and understanding of Korean history and culture. Among other things, the KSCPP gives lectures and presentations on Korean history and culture for those who are interested in widening their perspective.

You can attend this program either in-person, where Younhee will appear to us on the big screen, or virtually, where you'll join Younhee on the Zoom call. Make your selection in the registration form.

All supplies are provided whether you choose to attend personally or virtually. And don't forget to wear comfortable clothes to get messy while crafting; you never know what can happen during the creative process!

Registration is required - this workshop is for adults ages 17 and older.

Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Tuesday, October 5 and meets once a week on Tuesdays for six weeks.

Registration required for one of the following times:

• Tuesdays at 9:30 or,
• Wednesdays at 9:30 or,
• Friday at 9:30 or 1 pm

PLEASE NOTE: Registration includes all sessions for this event regardless of the date of sign-up. When you register - you will be signed up for all dates in this series.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

For kids in kindergarten through grade 3.

Drop in and try out some of our fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities.

No registration required.

Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Wednesday, October 6 and meets once a week on Wednesdays for six weeks.

Registration required for one of the following times:

• Tuesdays at 9:30 or,
• Wednesdays at 9:30 or,
• Friday at 9:30 or 1 pm

PLEASE NOTE: Registration includes all sessions for this event regardless of the date of sign-up. When you register - you will be signed up for all dates in this series.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

This is the Friends monthly meeting.

The Friends of the Goffstown Public Library is an association interested in the Goffstown Public Library, which supports the Library Bill of Rights, and offers the opportunity to focus public attention on and stimulate the use of the library. Visit www.goffstownfriends.com for more information.

The Friends usually meet on the second Wednesday of every month, please check the Library calendar for up-to-date scheduling.

As part of the Holiday Schedule the Library will be closed for Veterans Day.

Sherry Gould, enrolled member and Tribal Genealogist in the Nulhegan Band of Coosuk Abenaki and co-founder of Nulhegan’s Abenaki Trails Project will speak about what rivers and wetlands meant to Abenaki people historically and their cultural importance today.

Dr. Robert Goodby, Professor of Anthropology at Franklin Pierce University, an archaeologist with over 30 years of experience excavating Native American sites in New England, and author of A Deep Presence: 13,000 Years of Native American History (2021) will speak about what the archaeological record tells us about the importance of rivers to Native Americans.

This is part of the Gregory J. Grappone '04 Humanities Institute at Saint Anselm College's 2021-2022 BIG THOUGHT series "A River Runs Through Us". The series is a year-long exploration of the geographical, ecological, biological, historical, economic, and cultural relationship we all share with the Merrimack River. The many events are designed to help us understand the profound and ubiquitous power that the Merrimack River has in our lives, and to reflect upon the power and presence water has in shaping and sustaining our humanity. For more information, visit the series' website: www.anselm.edu/gregory-j-grappone-humanities-institute/big-thought-series

No registration required. This event will be held inside. Social distancing may not always be possible due to space constraints—make the best decision for you.

LOCATION - Roger and Francine Jean Student Center | Top floor | Saint Anselm College

Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 8 and meets once a week on Fridays for six weeks.

Registration required for one of the following times:

• Tuesdays at 9:30 or,
• Wednesdays at 9:30 or,
• Friday at 9:30 or 1 pm

PLEASE NOTE: Registration includes all sessions for this event regardless of the date of sign-up. When you register - you will be signed up for all dates in this series.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

Every other Friday at 1pm on Goffstown Public Library's YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/goffstownlibrary

Join Michelle in her regular video series talking about books. The same conversation you know and love with your librarians, now online. Find recommendations, new authors, and unique reads. Something for every reader!

No registration required. After the premiere, each video is available for viewing at any time.

Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 8 and meets once a week on Fridays for six weeks.

Registration required for one of the following times:

• Tuesdays at 9:30 or,
• Wednesdays at 9:30 or,
• Friday at 9:30 or 1 pm

PLEASE NOTE: Registration includes all sessions for this event regardless of the date of sign-up. When you register - you will be signed up for all dates in this series.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

Saturdays beginning 9/11/21 through end of November. Families are invited to enjoy stories and activities together.

No registration required.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

Celebrate the season by evoking nature’s bounty (and become the envy of your neighborhood squirrels)! Join Michelle as she demonstrates how to make an acorn-shaped party banner - perfect for decorating a mantle or doorway - in this video tutorial.

Watch on YouTube at www.youtube.com/goffstownlibrary.

This easy paper craft is perfect for beginners. No registration is required. After the premiere, this video will be available for viewing at any time. And while supplies last, stop by the Library to pick up an Adult-To-Go kit with select materials needed to follow along with the video.

Game Night is a new monthly series from the Goffstown Public Library.

Dice games, board games, card games – for every gamer, there’s a thrilling game waiting to be played.  

Encounter new crowd-pleasers and old favorites at this monthly meetup for adults and older teens. Try out games for your next game night. And meet with fellow gamers in our community.  

Haven’t played before? Need a refresher? No problem! An instructional session will begin at 6:30pm to teach you how to play. If you have played before, skip the instruction and just come gameplay starting at 7pm.  

This month's game is to be determined.

In the event of inclement weather, gameplay will be moved inside. Social distancing may not always be possible inside the Library due to space constraints; make the best decision for yourself. 

No registration required.

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the New Hampshire State Library.

"The classic bittersweet story of love and betrayal, The Ginger Tree is the spellbinding odyssey of one woman's strength and spirit in the face of terrifying odds.

In 1903, a young Scotswoman is outcast by British society after having an affair with a Japanese nobleman. Abandoned and alone, she learns to survive over forty tumultuous years in Asia during the 20th century."

This month we're reading The Ginger Tree by Oswald Wynd.

No registration is required, we will meet inside — physical distancing may not always be possible inside the Library due to space constraints; make the best decision for yourself.

Build community and share your love of reading by joining the Goffstown Public Library's Afternoon Book Discussion, held on the third Wednesday of every month. Conversations are casual and supportive; new members are always welcome! Physical copies of book group titles are available on a first-come, first-served basis from the Goffstown Public Library. Contact the meeting's moderator for more information or if you need help accessing this month's book.

For kids in grades 1-5.

Love Pokemon? Drop in to talk, trade, and play with the other Poke-fans!

No registration required.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

For grades 5-12.

What is the Teen Advisory Board? The Teen Advisory Board (TAB for short) is a group of teens that meets once a month. The group works with the Teen Services Library Assistant to improve teen programs, improve the teen space in the Library, recommend materials for the teen collections, and make an impact on the community. Do you think this sounds great? If your answer is YES!, then come to the meeting. Pizza provided.

Joining TAB may fulfill School Service Hours - ask your school advisor.

Registration is appreciated.

Monthly business meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The LBT meet the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm.

All meetings of the LBT and its committees are open to the public. Link to Library Trustees web page and meeting minutes.

For ages 3 through kindergarten.

We are feeling especially grateful this year to share stories, snacks, and a craft.

Registration required.

For grades 5-12. 

Come hang out in the teen area and have fun with crafts. The Library will provide the supplies; you supply the creativity. Each month features different projects using a variety of materials. Already working on a project? Feel free to bring it along. All skill levels welcome! Snacks provided.  

Craft projects featured this month:

• straw weaving
• geometric painting
• yarn wrapped letters 

No registration required.

Saturdays beginning 9/11/21 through end of November. Families are invited to enjoy stories and activities together.

No registration required.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

For grades 5-12.

Using candy, cookies, and frosting dress up plain cupcakes to resemble festive turkeys. Teens will decorate cupcakes together in the teen space and each participant will leave with additional supplies to recreate more cupcakes at home for their Turkey Day festivities.  

Registration required.

A monthly book club for kids in grades 2-4.

Come ready to talk about your favorite graphic novels! We’ll introduce ourselves, do a fun activity, have a snack and decide what kind of books we want to read next.

Registration is greatly appreciated.

All knitters & crocheters are welcome, all ages, all levels of experience!

No registration required.

As part of the Holiday Schedule the Library will be closing at 2pm the day before Thanksgiving. Enjoy your holiday!

As part of the Holiday Schedule the Library will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Enjoy your holiday!

Fun for the whole family!  We will provide the pre-built gingerbread houses and the decorating goodies, you just need to bring your imaginations.

Space is limited - registration is required. One registration per family please.

• Friday, November 26 @ 11am
• Saturday, November 27 @ 12pm
• Wednesday, December 1 @ 6:30pm
• Thursday, December 2 @ 3:30pm
• Saturday, December 4 @ 11am
• Tuesday, December 7 @ 3:30pm
• Wednesday, December 8 @ 6:30pm
• Saturday, December 11 @ 11am
• Monday, December 13 @ 10am
• Wednesdays, December 15 @ 6:30pm

Every other Friday at 1pm on Goffstown Public Library's YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/goffstownlibrary

Join Michelle in her regular video series talking about books. The same conversation you know and love with your librarians, now online. Find recommendations, new authors, and unique reads. Something for every reader!

No registration required. After the premiere, each video is available for viewing at any time.

Saturdays beginning 9/11/21 through end of November. Families are invited to enjoy stories and activities together.

No registration required.

As of August 23, masks are required to attend and/or enter the building. Disposable masks are available.

Fun for the whole family!  We will provide the pre-built gingerbread houses and the decorating goodies, you just need to bring your imaginations.

Space is limited - registration is required. One registration per family please.

• Friday, November 26 @ 11am
• Saturday, November 27 @ 12pm
• Wednesday, December 1 @ 6:30pm
• Thursday, December 2 @ 3:30pm
• Saturday, December 4 @ 11am
• Tuesday, December 7 @ 3:30pm
• Wednesday, December 8 @ 6:30pm
• Saturday, December 11 @ 11am
• Monday, December 13 @ 10am
• Wednesdays, December 15 @ 6:30pm

Make something amazing during a relaxed evening with other beginner crafters! Our Adult Services Librarian Michelle will demonstrate how to design a tulle wreath perfect for winter decor in this 90-minute workshop. These wreaths can be made with no glue and limited skill; that's why this craft is perfect for every adult who doesn't think they're creative. Each participant will leave with a beautiful and individualized wreath to hang at home.  

All supplies are provided. And don't forget to wear comfortable clothes to get messy; you never know what can happen during the creative process!

Registration is required - this workshop is for adults ages 17 and older.

This event will be held inside the Library. Social distancing may not always be possible due to space constraints; make the best decision for yourself.

For grades 5-12.

A new craft bag will be available every month. Each Teen-To-Go bag contains the main supplies needed plus directions to complete your take-home creation. Teen-To-Go bags are located on the second floor in the teen space. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

No registration required.

For teens in grades 5-12.  

Our annual Teen Gingerbread House Decorating Contest is back. Choose to decorate a gingerbread house by yourself, or in teams of two. We will provide the pre-built gingerbread houses and all your decorating materials (no outside materials permitted).  

Completed houses will be on display on the second floor in the teen space. Vote for your favorite from December 6 – December 10.  the winner will receive a $30 Amazon gift certificate (or two $15 gift certificates for a team of two) and will be announced on Saturday, December 11. 

Space is limited - registration is required. One registration per team please on one of these dates:

• Wednesday, December 1 @ 6pm
• Saturday, December 4 @ 11am

Fun for the whole family!  We will provide the pre-built gingerbread houses and the decorating goodies, you just need to bring your imaginations.

Space is limited - registration is required. One registration per family please.

• Friday, November 26 @ 11am
• Saturday, November 27 @ 12pm
• Wednesday, December 1 @ 6:30pm
• Thursday, December 2 @ 3:30pm
• Saturday, December 4 @ 11am
• Tuesday, December 7 @ 3:30pm
• Wednesday, December 8 @ 6:30pm
• Saturday, December 11 @ 11am
• Monday, December 13 @ 10am
• Wednesdays, December 15 @ 6:30pm

Fun for the whole family!  We will provide the pre-built gingerbread houses and the decorating goodies, you just need to bring your imaginations.

Space is limited - registration is required. One registration per family please.

• Friday, November 26 @ 11am
• Saturday, November 27 @ 12pm
• Wednesday, December 1 @ 6:30pm
• Thursday, December 2 @ 3:30pm
• Saturday, December 4 @ 11am
• Tuesday, December 7 @ 3:30pm
• Wednesday, December 8 @ 6:30pm
• Saturday, December 11 @ 11am
• Monday, December 13 @ 10am
• Wednesdays, December 15 @ 6:30pm

Teacher Workshop Day in Goffstown

Families with children age 5 through 5 grade are invited to discover what makes a bird a bird in this beginner birding class facilitated by the NH Audubon Society! Learn the basics of bird identification, the wide diversity of birds you might see in New Hampshire, and some tools of the trade to help you name the birds around you!

Registration is required as space is limited.

For grades 5-12.

Do you like candy? Join in the fun with Candy Bar Bingo. Play 6 to 8 games of bingo for the chance to win candy bar prizes!  

Registration required.

Fun for the whole family!  We will provide the pre-built gingerbread houses and the decorating goodies, you just need to bring your imaginations.

Space is limited - registration is required. One registration per family please.

• Friday, November 26 @ 11am
• Saturday, November 27 @ 12pm
• Wednesday, December 1 @ 6:30pm
• Thursday, December 2 @ 3:30pm
• Saturday, December 4 @ 11am
• Tuesday, December 7 @ 3:30pm
• Wednesday, December 8 @ 6:30pm
• Saturday, December 11 @ 11am
• Monday, December 13 @ 10am
• Wednesdays, December 15 @ 6:30pm

For teens in grades 5-12.  

Our annual Teen Gingerbread House Decorating Contest is back. Choose to decorate a gingerbread house by yourself, or in teams of two. We will provide the pre-built gingerbread houses and all your decorating materials (no outside materials permitted).  

Completed houses will be on display on the second floor in the teen space. Vote for your favorite from December 6 – December 10.  the winner will receive a $30 Amazon gift certificate (or two $15 gift certificates for a team of two) and will be announced on Saturday, December 11. 

Space is limited - registration is required. One registration per team please on one of these dates:

• Wednesday, December 1 @ 6pm
• Saturday, December 4 @ 11am

Stop on the second floor and vote for your favorite gingerbread house on display, decorated by tweens and teens.

The decorator(s) whose gingerbread house receives the most votes will win an Amazon gift card!

Create a custom miniature gingerbread village without any baking or messy frosting. This cardboard option uses recycled materials to create a cookie wonderland with less fussing over getting your royal icing to harden and more fun decorating to your heart's content! Learn to make your own by following along with Michelle in this video tutorial.

Watch on YouTube at www.youtube.com/goffstownlibrary.

This easy paper craft is perfect for beginners. No registration is required. After the premiere, this video will be available for viewing at any time. And while supplies last, stop by the Library to pick up an Adult-To-Go kit with select materials needed to follow along with the video.

Fun for the whole family!  We will provide the pre-built gingerbread houses and the decorating goodies, you just need to bring your imaginations.

Space is limited - registration is required. One registration per family please.

• Friday, November 26 @ 11am
• Saturday, November 27 @ 12pm
• Wednesday, December 1 @ 6:30pm
• Thursday, December 2 @ 3:30pm
• Saturday, December 4 @ 11am
• Tuesday, December 7 @ 3:30pm
• Wednesday, December 8 @ 6:30pm
• Saturday, December 11 @ 11am
• Monday, December 13 @ 10am
• Wednesdays, December 15 @ 6:30pm

"By turns insightful and funny, thrilling and terrifying, this New York Times bestseller is a gripping, cinematic World War II adventure and an intimate coming-of-age story with an utterly contemporary feel for how boys become men."

This month we're reading: City of Thieves by David Benioff

No registration is required, we will meet inside — physical distancing may not always be possible inside the Library due to space constraints; make the best decision for yourself.

Physical copies of book group titles are available on a first-come, first-served basis from the Goffstown Public Library, and some may be available through our e-library. Contact the meeting's moderator for more information or if you need help accessing this month's book. Large print and audiobooks may also be available. Build community and share your love of reading by joining the Goffstown Public Library's Evening Book Discussion, held on the first Tuesday of every month. Conversations are casual and supportive; new members are always welcome!

Fun for the whole family!  We will provide the pre-built gingerbread houses and the decorating goodies, you just need to bring your imaginations.

Space is limited - registration is required. One registration per family please.

• Friday, November 26 @ 11am
• Saturday, November 27 @ 12pm
• Wednesday, December 1 @ 6:30pm
• Thursday, December 2 @ 3:30pm
• Saturday, December 4 @ 11am
• Tuesday, December 7 @ 3:30pm
• Wednesday, December 8 @ 6:30pm
• Saturday, December 11 @ 11am
• Monday, December 13 @ 10am
• Wednesdays, December 15 @ 6:30pm

This is the Friends monthly meeting.

The Friends of the Goffstown Public Library is an association interested in the Goffstown Public Library, which supports the Library Bill of Rights, and offers the opportunity to focus public attention on and stimulate the use of the library. Visit www.goffstownfriends.com for more information.

The Friends usually meet on the second Wednesday of every month, please check the Library calendar for up-to-date scheduling.

For grades 5-12. 

Come hang out in the teen area and have fun with crafts. The Library will provide the supplies; you supply the creativity. Each month features different projects using a variety of materials. Already working on a project? Feel free to bring it along. All skill levels welcome! Snacks provided.    

Craft projects featured this month:

• easy embroidery
• sock snowman
• stamped wrapping paper

No registration required.

Every other Friday at 1pm on Goffstown Public Library's YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/goffstownlibrary

Join Michelle in her regular video series talking about books. The same conversation you know and love with your librarians, now online. Find recommendations, new authors, and unique reads. Something for every reader!

No registration required. After the premiere, each video is available for viewing at any time.

Fun for the whole family!  We will provide the pre-built gingerbread houses and the decorating goodies, you just need to bring your imaginations.

Space is limited - registration is required. One registration per family please.

• Friday, November 26 @ 11am
• Saturday, November 27 @ 12pm
• Wednesday, December 1 @ 6:30pm
• Thursday, December 2 @ 3:30pm
• Saturday, December 4 @ 11am
• Tuesday, December 7 @ 3:30pm
• Wednesday, December 8 @ 6:30pm
• Saturday, December 11 @ 11am
• Monday, December 13 @ 10am
• Wednesdays, December 15 @ 6:30pm

Fun for the whole family!  We will provide the pre-built gingerbread houses and the decorating goodies, you just need to bring your imaginations.

Space is limited - registration is required. One registration per family please.

• Friday, November 26 @ 11am
• Saturday, November 27 @ 12pm
• Wednesday, December 1 @ 6:30pm
• Thursday, December 2 @ 3:30pm
• Saturday, December 4 @ 11am
• Tuesday, December 7 @ 3:30pm
• Wednesday, December 8 @ 6:30pm
• Saturday, December 11 @ 11am
• Monday, December 13 @ 10am
• Wednesdays, December 15 @ 6:30pm

Gather with other adults for an evening of holiday music and tacky fashion choices. You'll be able to choose from the Library's entire collection of craft supplies to create the ultimate ugly holiday sweater. No artistic talent? No problem! This event is for every adult who doesn't think they're creative. You can let your imagination flow without the pressure of being perfect, or even good!

You bring the sweater; we'll bring the ugly-- and all the supplies to create it. Don't forget to wear clothes to get messy!

Registration is required - this workshop is for adults ages 17 and older.

This event will be held inside the Library. Social distancing may not always be possible due to space constraints; make the best decision for yourself.

For grades 5-12.

What is the Teen Advisory Board? The Teen Advisory Board (TAB for short) is a group of teens that meets once a month. The group works with the Teen Services Library Assistant to improve teen programs, improve the teen space in the Library, recommend materials for the teen collections, and make an impact on the community. Do you think this sounds great? If your answer is YES!, then come to the meeting. Pizza provided.

Joining TAB may fulfill School Service Hours - ask your school advisor.

Registration is appreciated.

Fun for the whole family!  We will provide the pre-built gingerbread houses and the decorating goodies, you just need to bring your imaginations.

Space is limited - registration is required. One registration per family please.

• Friday, November 26 @ 11am
• Saturday, November 27 @ 12pm
• Wednesday, December 1 @ 6:30pm
• Thursday, December 2 @ 3:30pm
• Saturday, December 4 @ 11am
• Tuesday, December 7 @ 3:30pm
• Wednesday, December 8 @ 6:30pm
• Saturday, December 11 @ 11am
• Monday, December 13 @ 10am
• Wednesdays, December 15 @ 6:30pm

Monthly business meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The LBT meet the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm.

All meetings of the LBT and its committees are open to the public. Link to Library Trustees web page and meeting minutes.

Join us for a festive morning filled with holiday music, cheery conversation, and lots of wrapping paper. You'll enjoy a laid-back atmosphere to trade techniques with other wrappers or simply check off wrapping presents from your holiday to-do list. And if you're interested in the do-it-yourself approach, our adult services librarian Michelle will be on hand to guide participants through making potato stamped paper and homemade bows.

Bring as many unwrapped presents as you'd like. The Library will supply tape, scissors, ribbon, paper, gift tags, gift bags, and tissue paper. If you have special materials you want to use, feel free to bring your own.

And don't forget to wear clothes to get messy; you never know what can happen during the creative process!

Registration is required - this workshop is for adults ages 17 and older.

This event will be held inside the Library. Social distancing may not always be possible due to space constraints; make the best decision for yourself.

Deck the halls DIY-style with these pom-pom ornaments. Each ornament is made from brightly colored acrylic yarn and an upcycled soda bottle cap. Choose the color that best fits your holiday decorations to put your own spin on the craft. Learn to make your own by following along with Michelle in this video tutorial.

Watch on YouTube at www.youtube.com/goffstownlibrary.

This easy yarn craft is perfect for beginners. No registration is required. After the premiere, this video will be available for viewing at any time. And while supplies last, stop by the Library to pick up an Adult-To-Go kit with select materials needed to follow along with the video.

Game Night is a new monthly series from the Goffstown Public Library.

Dice games, board games, card games – for every gamer, there’s a thrilling game waiting to be played.  

Encounter new crowd-pleasers and old favorites at this monthly meetup for adults and older teens. Try out games for your next game night. And meet with fellow gamers in our community.  

Haven’t played before? Need a refresher? No problem! An instructional session will begin at 6:30pm to teach you how to play. If you have played before, skip the instruction and just come gameplay starting at 7pm.  

This month's game is to be determined.

In the event of inclement weather, gameplay will be moved inside. Social distancing may not always be possible inside the Library due to space constraints; make the best decision for yourself. 

No registration required.

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the New Hampshire State Library.

"The subtitle to this book says it all: The Boer War, a Daring Escape, and the making of Winston Churchill."

This month we're reading Hero of the Empire by Candice Millard.

No registration is required, we will meet inside — physical distancing may not always be possible inside the Library due to space constraints; make the best decision for yourself.

Build community and share your love of reading by joining the Goffstown Public Library's Afternoon Book Discussion, held on the third Wednesday of every month. Conversations are casual and supportive; new members are always welcome! Physical copies of book group titles are available on a first-come, first-served basis from the Goffstown Public Library. Contact the meeting's moderator for more information or if you need help accessing this month'