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.
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.
"Borrow" seeds to start your gardens! Located on the third floor, the Seed Library is now available to "check out". The steps are simple: choose what seed varieties you want, fill out the sign-out sheet with your selections, and enjoy!
This project is based on the honor system, so a staff member is not needed to "check out" seeds. When using the Seed Library, take what you need but remember to leave enough for others.
We're also collecting harvested seeds at the end of the summer, so please note that you would like to participate in that when you're filling out the sign-out sheet.
Happy gardening and be sure to use #goffstownlibrary to share your Seed Library bounty!
The Goffstown Seed Library is made possible by the Friends of the Goffstown Public Library and the New Hampshire Free Seed Program.
"Borrow" seeds to start your gardens! Located on the third floor, the Seed Library is now available to "check out". The steps are simple: choose what seed varieties you want, fill out the sign-out sheet with your selections, and enjoy!
This project is based on the honor system, so a staff member is not needed to "check out" seeds. When using the Seed Library, take what you need but remember to leave enough for others.
We're also collecting harvested seeds at the end of the summer, so please note that you would like to participate in that when you're filling out the sign-out sheet.
Happy gardening and be sure to use #goffstownlibrary to share your Seed Library bounty!
The Goffstown Seed Library is made possible by the Friends of the Goffstown Public Library and the New Hampshire Free Seed Program.
Set in an alternate matriarchal 1900s Asia, in a richly imagined world of art deco-inflected steampunk, Monstress tells the story of a teenage girl who is struggling to survive the trauma of war, and who shares a mysterious psychic link with a monster of tremendous power, a connection that will transform them both and make them the target of both human and otherworldly powers.
Now through October 31, 2023. Monstress Vol. 1: Awakening by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda, is available instantly, in e-book format in your hoopla app. There are unlimited digital copies - no holds, no waiting! You can read this title on a mobile device or computer.
Set in an alternate matriarchal 1900s Asia, in a richly imagined world of art deco-inflected steampunk, Monstress tells the story of a teenage girl who is struggling to survive the trauma of war, and who shares a mysterious psychic link with a monster of tremendous power, a connection that will transform them both and make them the target of both human and otherworldly powers.
Now through October 31, 2023. Monstress Vol. 1: Awakening by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda, is available instantly, in e-book format in your hoopla app. There are unlimited digital copies - no holds, no waiting! You can read this title on a mobile device or computer.
Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us.
Celebrate the right to read. The Goffstown Public Library supports your Constitutional right to access the information you want and hopes you will exercise that right by reading a challenged book. Visit the Library to interact with this week's banned book displays and check out a book.
Banned Books Week is an annual week-long event celebrating the freedom to read, highlighting the value of free and open access to information. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community – librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types – in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.
Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us.
Celebrate the right to read. The Goffstown Public Library supports your Constitutional right to access the information you want and hopes you will exercise that right by reading a challenged book. Visit the Library to interact with this week's banned book displays and check out a book.
Banned Books Week is an annual week-long event celebrating the freedom to read, highlighting the value of free and open access to information. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community – librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types – in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.
Children 1 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 six weeks beginning Thursday, October 5.
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.
Children 1 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 six weeks beginning Thursday, October 5.
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 6 and meets once a week on Fridays for five weeks (no event on 10/27).
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 6 and meets once a week on Fridays for five weeks (no event on 10/27).
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 6 and meets once a week on Fridays for five weeks (no event on 10/27).
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 6 and meets once a week on Fridays for five weeks (no event on 10/27).
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
Saturdays through November 18 (no event on 11/11). Families are invited to enjoy stories and activities together.
No registration required.
Saturdays through November 18 (no event on 11/11). Families are invited to enjoy stories and activities together.
No registration required.
The Library is open during Indigenous Peoples' Day.
The Library is open during Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Tuesday, October 3 and meets once a week on Tuesdays for six weeks.
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Tuesday, October 3 and meets once a week on Tuesdays for six weeks.
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
Children 1 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 six weeks beginning Thursday, October 5.
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.
Children 1 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 six weeks beginning Thursday, October 5.
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 6 and meets once a week on Fridays for five weeks (no event on 10/27).
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 6 and meets once a week on Fridays for five weeks (no event on 10/27).
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 6 and meets once a week on Fridays for five weeks (no event on 10/27).
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 6 and meets once a week on Fridays for five weeks (no event on 10/27).
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
The Friends of the Library will be hosting their book sale on the lawn of the Library. RAIN or SHINE.
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. is the $10 bag sale - bring your own reusable shopping bag.
The Friends of the Library will be hosting their book sale on the lawn of the Library. RAIN or SHINE.
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. is the $10 bag sale - bring your own reusable shopping bag.
Special Edition: Join Ms. Corey in celebrating the Pumpkin Regatta with stories and a craft! Craft will be available until 1:00 p.m. (while supplies last).
No registration required.
Special Edition: Join Ms. Corey in celebrating the Pumpkin Regatta with stories and a craft! Craft will be available until 1:00 p.m. (while supplies last).
No registration required.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Tuesday, October 3 and meets once a week on Tuesdays for six weeks.
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Tuesday, October 3 and meets once a week on Tuesdays for six weeks.
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
For grades 1-5.
Join us as we learn about helpful and harmful insects and growing our own food and flowers.
Registration required.
For grades 1-5.
Join us as we learn about helpful and harmful insects and growing our own food and flowers.
Registration required.
For kids in grades 1-5.
Love Pokemon? Drop in to talk, trade, and play with the other Poke-fans!
No registration required.
For kids in grades 1-5.
Love Pokemon? Drop in to talk, trade, and play with the other Poke-fans!
No registration required.
A 4-Week Reading Program
Candy is our friendly canine friend who loves to listen to stories read to her by children. This program is designed to encourage readers entering kindergarten through grade 5 to practice their skills in a judgment-free environment.
Children reserve 15 minutes of one-on-one time each week to read with Candy at one of these times: 6:00, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45, 7:00, or 7:15pm.
Registration 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. If the event is full, please call or email the event Contact to be placed on the waiting list.
A 4-Week Reading Program
Candy is our friendly canine friend who loves to listen to stories read to her by children. This program is designed to encourage readers entering kindergarten through grade 5 to practice their skills in a judgment-free environment.
Children reserve 15 minutes of one-on-one time each week to read with Candy at one of these times: 6:00, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45, 7:00, or 7:15pm.
Registration 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. If the event is full, please call or email the event Contact to be placed on the waiting list.
Children 1 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 six weeks beginning Thursday, October 5.
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.
Children 1 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 six weeks beginning Thursday, October 5.
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 6 and meets once a week on Fridays for five weeks (no event on 10/27).
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 6 and meets once a week on Fridays for five weeks (no event on 10/27).
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 6 and meets once a week on Fridays for five weeks (no event on 10/27).
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 6 and meets once a week on Fridays for five weeks (no event on 10/27).
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
Saturdays through November 18 (no event on 11/11). Families are invited to enjoy stories and activities together.
No registration required.
Saturdays through November 18 (no event on 11/11). Families are invited to enjoy stories and activities together.
No registration required.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Tuesday, October 3 and meets once a week on Tuesdays for six weeks.
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Tuesday, October 3 and meets once a week on Tuesdays for six weeks.
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
A monthly book club for kids in grades 2-4.
This month's title is Tiger vs. Nightmare by Emily Tetri. Come ready to talk about what you loved and what you didn't, and to learn more about reading and making comics!
Books will be available at the Circulation Desk, call or stop by and request your copy.
Registration is required.
A monthly book club for kids in grades 2-4.
This month's title is Tiger vs. Nightmare by Emily Tetri. Come ready to talk about what you loved and what you didn't, and to learn more about reading and making comics!
Books will be available at the Circulation Desk, call or stop by and request your copy.
Registration is required.
All knitters & crocheters are welcome, all ages, and all levels of experience! At the October meeting, we'll be collecting hats and scarves for women, men, and children to be donated to Families in Transition, www.fitnh.org. For each item, please bring in the yarn label, or tag it with fiber care and content. Thank you!
No registration required, join us on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
Please sign up if you would like an email reminder to attend. When you register - you will be signed up for reminders for each month in 2023.
All knitters & crocheters are welcome, all ages, and all levels of experience! At the October meeting, we'll be collecting hats and scarves for women, men, and children to be donated to Families in Transition, www.fitnh.org. For each item, please bring in the yarn label, or tag it with fiber care and content. Thank you!
No registration required, join us on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
Please sign up if you would like an email reminder to attend. When you register - you will be signed up for reminders for each month in 2023.
For kids in grades 1-5.
Drop in and play some chess. Players of similar experience levels will be paired together to play. Beginners will work with Mr. Kyle to learn the basics. If there are more players than chess boards play time may be limited.
No registration required.
For kids in grades 1-5.
Drop in and play some chess. Players of similar experience levels will be paired together to play. Beginners will work with Mr. Kyle to learn the basics. If there are more players than chess boards play time may be limited.
No registration required.
A 4-Week Reading Program
Candy is our friendly canine friend who loves to listen to stories read to her by children. This program is designed to encourage readers entering kindergarten through grade 5 to practice their skills in a judgment-free environment.
Children reserve 15 minutes of one-on-one time each week to read with Candy at one of these times: 6:00, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45, 7:00, or 7:15pm.
Registration 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. If the event is full, please call or email the event Contact to be placed on the waiting list.
A 4-Week Reading Program
Candy is our friendly canine friend who loves to listen to stories read to her by children. This program is designed to encourage readers entering kindergarten through grade 5 to practice their skills in a judgment-free environment.
Children reserve 15 minutes of one-on-one time each week to read with Candy at one of these times: 6:00, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45, 7:00, or 7:15pm.
Registration 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. If the event is full, please call or email the event Contact to be placed on the waiting list.
Children 1 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 six weeks beginning Thursday, October 5.
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.
Children 1 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 six weeks beginning Thursday, October 5.
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.
For kids in grades 1-5.
Join us for some spooky “minute-to-win-it” challenges, a story, and something delicious to munch on!
Registration required.
For kids in grades 1-5.
Join us for some spooky “minute-to-win-it” challenges, a story, and something delicious to munch on!
Registration required.
For kids in preschool through kindergarten.
Join us for some not-too-scary stories, activities, and refreshments.
Registration required.
For kids in preschool through kindergarten.
Join us for some not-too-scary stories, activities, and refreshments.
Registration required.
Saturdays through November 18 (no event on 11/11). Families are invited to enjoy stories and activities together.
No registration required.
Saturdays through November 18 (no event on 11/11). Families are invited to enjoy stories and activities together.
No registration required.
For ages 3-5 with active caregiver participation.
Listen to a story and then engage in simple early math literacy concepts such as sorting, shape/number recognition, & counting through fun games & activities. Discover simple ways to engage your child at home and increase their (and maybe your own) confidence and comfort level with math!
Registration required.
For ages 3-5 with active caregiver participation.
Listen to a story and then engage in simple early math literacy concepts such as sorting, shape/number recognition, & counting through fun games & activities. Discover simple ways to engage your child at home and increase their (and maybe your own) confidence and comfort level with math!
Registration required.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Tuesday, October 3 and meets once a week on Tuesdays for six weeks.
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Tuesday, October 3 and meets once a week on Tuesdays for six weeks.
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
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.
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.
"Borrow" seeds to start your gardens! Located on the third floor, the Seed Library is now available to "check out". The steps are simple: choose what seed varieties you want, fill out the sign-out sheet with your selections, and enjoy!
This project is based on the honor system, so a staff member is not needed to "check out" seeds. When using the Seed Library, take what you need but remember to leave enough for others.
We're also collecting harvested seeds at the end of the summer, so please note that you would like to participate in that when you're filling out the sign-out sheet.
Happy gardening and be sure to use #goffstownlibrary to share your Seed Library bounty!
The Goffstown Seed Library is made possible by the Friends of the Goffstown Public Library and the New Hampshire Free Seed Program.
"Borrow" seeds to start your gardens! Located on the third floor, the Seed Library is now available to "check out". The steps are simple: choose what seed varieties you want, fill out the sign-out sheet with your selections, and enjoy!
This project is based on the honor system, so a staff member is not needed to "check out" seeds. When using the Seed Library, take what you need but remember to leave enough for others.
We're also collecting harvested seeds at the end of the summer, so please note that you would like to participate in that when you're filling out the sign-out sheet.
Happy gardening and be sure to use #goffstownlibrary to share your Seed Library bounty!
The Goffstown Seed Library is made possible by the Friends of the Goffstown Public Library and the New Hampshire Free Seed Program.
A 4-Week Reading Program
Candy is our friendly canine friend who loves to listen to stories read to her by children. This program is designed to encourage readers entering kindergarten through grade 5 to practice their skills in a judgment-free environment.
Children reserve 15 minutes of one-on-one time each week to read with Candy at one of these times: 6:00, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45, 7:00, or 7:15pm.
Registration 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. If the event is full, please call or email the event Contact to be placed on the waiting list.
A 4-Week Reading Program
Candy is our friendly canine friend who loves to listen to stories read to her by children. This program is designed to encourage readers entering kindergarten through grade 5 to practice their skills in a judgment-free environment.
Children reserve 15 minutes of one-on-one time each week to read with Candy at one of these times: 6:00, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45, 7:00, or 7:15pm.
Registration 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. If the event is full, please call or email the event Contact to be placed on the waiting list.
Children 1 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 six weeks beginning Thursday, October 5.
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.
Children 1 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 six weeks beginning Thursday, October 5.
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 6 and meets once a week on Fridays for five weeks (no event on 10/27).
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 6 and meets once a week on Fridays for five weeks (no event on 10/27).
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 6 and meets once a week on Fridays for five weeks (no event on 10/27).
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 6 and meets once a week on Fridays for five weeks (no event on 10/27).
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
Saturdays through November 18 (no event on 11/11). Families are invited to enjoy stories and activities together.
No registration required.
Saturdays through November 18 (no event on 11/11). Families are invited to enjoy stories and activities together.
No registration required.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Tuesday, October 3 and meets once a week on Tuesdays for six weeks.
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Tuesday, October 3 and meets once a week on Tuesdays for six weeks.
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
A 4-Week Reading Program
Candy is our friendly canine friend who loves to listen to stories read to her by children. This program is designed to encourage readers entering kindergarten through grade 5 to practice their skills in a judgment-free environment.
Children reserve 15 minutes of one-on-one time each week to read with Candy at one of these times: 6:00, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45, 7:00, or 7:15pm.
Registration 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. If the event is full, please call or email the event Contact to be placed on the waiting list.
A 4-Week Reading Program
Candy is our friendly canine friend who loves to listen to stories read to her by children. This program is designed to encourage readers entering kindergarten through grade 5 to practice their skills in a judgment-free environment.
Children reserve 15 minutes of one-on-one time each week to read with Candy at one of these times: 6:00, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45, 7:00, or 7:15pm.
Registration 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. If the event is full, please call or email the event Contact to be placed on the waiting list.
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.
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.
Children 1 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 six weeks beginning Thursday, October 5.
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.
Children 1 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 six weeks beginning Thursday, October 5.
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 6 and meets once a week on Fridays for five weeks (no event on 10/27).
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 6 and meets once a week on Fridays for five weeks (no event on 10/27).
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 6 and meets once a week on Fridays for five weeks (no event on 10/27).
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
Children 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten are invited to enjoy stories, crafts & activities. Begins Friday, October 6 and meets once a week on Fridays for five weeks (no event on 10/27).
Registration required for one of the following times:
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.
For kids in grades 1-5.
Love Pokemon? Drop in to talk, trade, and play with the other Poke-fans!
No registration required.
For kids in grades 1-5.
Love Pokemon? Drop in to talk, trade, and play with the other Poke-fans!
No registration required.
Saturdays through November 18 (no event on 11/11). Families are invited to enjoy stories and activities together.
No registration required.
Saturdays through November 18 (no event on 11/11). Families are invited to enjoy stories and activities together.
No registration required.
This event is hosted by the Goffstown Public Library Board of Trustees and the Goffstown Public Library Foundation. The Foundation is a not-for-profit organization formed to raise funds to support the capital needs of the Goffstown Public Library.
This event is hosted by the Goffstown Public Library Board of Trustees and the Goffstown Public Library Foundation. The Foundation is a not-for-profit organization formed to raise funds to support the capital needs of the Goffstown Public Library.
A monthly book club for kids in grades 2-4.
This month's title is TBD. Come ready to talk about what you loved and what you didn't, and to learn more about reading and making comics!
Books will be available at the Circulation Desk, call or stop by and request your copy.
Registration is required.
A monthly book club for kids in grades 2-4.
This month's title is TBD. Come ready to talk about what you loved and what you didn't, and to learn more about reading and making comics!
Books will be available at the Circulation Desk, call or stop by and request your copy.
Registration is required.
All knitters & crocheters are welcome, all ages, and all levels of experience!
No registration required, join us on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
Please sign up if you would like an email reminder to attend. When you register - you will be signed up for reminders for each month in 2023.
All knitters & crocheters are welcome, all ages, and all levels of experience!
No registration required, join us on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
Please sign up if you would like an email reminder to attend. When you register - you will be signed up for reminders for each month in 2023.
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.
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.
"Borrow" seeds to start your gardens! Located on the third floor, the Seed Library is now available to "check out". The steps are simple: choose what seed varieties you want, fill out the sign-out sheet with your selections, and enjoy!
This project is based on the honor system, so a staff member is not needed to "check out" seeds. When using the Seed Library, take what you need but remember to leave enough for others.
We're also collecting harvested seeds at the end of the summer, so please note that you would like to participate in that when you're filling out the sign-out sheet.
Happy gardening and be sure to use #goffstownlibrary to share your Seed Library bounty!
The Goffstown Seed Library is made possible by the Friends of the Goffstown Public Library and the New Hampshire Free Seed Program.
"Borrow" seeds to start your gardens! Located on the third floor, the Seed Library is now available to "check out". The steps are simple: choose what seed varieties you want, fill out the sign-out sheet with your selections, and enjoy!
This project is based on the honor system, so a staff member is not needed to "check out" seeds. When using the Seed Library, take what you need but remember to leave enough for others.
We're also collecting harvested seeds at the end of the summer, so please note that you would like to participate in that when you're filling out the sign-out sheet.
Happy gardening and be sure to use #goffstownlibrary to share your Seed Library bounty!
The Goffstown Seed Library is made possible by the Friends of the Goffstown Public Library and the New Hampshire Free Seed Program.
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.
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 kids in grades 1-5.
Love Pokemon? Drop in to talk, trade, and play with the other Poke-fans!
No registration required.
For kids in grades 1-5.
Love Pokemon? Drop in to talk, trade, and play with the other Poke-fans!
No registration required.
All knitters & crocheters are welcome, all ages, and all levels of experience!
No registration required, join us on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
Please sign up if you would like an email reminder to attend. When you register - you will be signed up for reminders for each month in 2023.
All knitters & crocheters are welcome, all ages, and all levels of experience!
No registration required, join us on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
Please sign up if you would like an email reminder to attend. When you register - you will be signed up for reminders for each month in 2023.
Blow me down and brush me barnacles — International Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19! Make no bones about it — celebrating this holiday is fun for landlubbers and pirates alike.
Don’t just look like a pirate — talk like one, too. With Mango’s Pirate language course, you’ll learn everything you need to know to talk in perfect Pirate. Get started at www.goffstownlibrary.com/elibrary or when you download and install the Mango Languages app and sign in with your Goffstown Public Library card.
Blow me down and brush me barnacles — International Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19! Make no bones about it — celebrating this holiday is fun for landlubbers and pirates alike.
Don’t just look like a pirate — talk like one, too. With Mango’s Pirate language course, you’ll learn everything you need to know to talk in perfect Pirate. Get started at www.goffstownlibrary.com/elibrary or when you download and install the Mango Languages app and sign in with your Goffstown Public Library card.