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Goffstown Public Library Calendar

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We are upgrading our calendar. Please visit the Calendar link at goffstownlibrary.com/gplcalendar, or call the library at 603-497-2102.

Library Hours:
Monday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
See holiday hours below.

Please remember that children under 11 years of age must have a parent or guardian remain in the building while attending programming.

 

All Events    •   Adults    •  Everyone  Family    •   Kids    •   Teen

Friday November 1, 2024 - Saturday November 30, 2024
GOFFSTOWN/kids
1000 Books Before Kindergarten

a deer reading a book

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 on the library 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.

CONTACT: Patti Penick  603-497-2102  pattip@goffstownlibrary.com
There are many spaces available.

a deer reading a book

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 on the library 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.

CONTACT:
  Patti Penick
  603.497.2102
   pattip@goffstownlibrary.com

There are many spaces available.

 
GOFFSTOWN/everyone
Goffstown Seed Library

"Borrow" seeds for your garden! The steps are simple: visit the third-floor display, choose what seed varieties you want, fill out the sign-out sheet with your selections, and enjoy!

The Seed Library will be updated with the seasons. We also collect seeds you've harvested from your gardens and accept those on the third floor.

Happy gardening! Be sure to use #goffstownlibrary when you share your Seed Library bounty online!

The Goffstown Seed Library is made possible by the Friends of the Goffstown Public Library and the New Hampshire Free Seed Program.

CONTACT: Caroline Kenney  603-497-2102  carolinek@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Third Floor

"Borrow" seeds for your garden! The steps are simple: visit the third-floor display, choose what seed varieties you want, fill out the sign-out sheet with your selections, and enjoy!

The Seed Library will be updated with the seasons. We also collect seeds you've harvested from your gardens and accept those on the third floor.

Happy gardening! Be sure to use #goffstownlibrary when you share your Seed Library bounty online!

The Goffstown Seed Library is made possible by the Friends of the Goffstown Public Library and the New Hampshire Free Seed Program.

CONTACT:
  Caroline Kenney
  603.497.2102
   carolinek@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Third Floor

 
GOFFSTOWN/everyone
9:00 AM
1-on-1 Technology Instruction

Are you struggling to keep up with the ever-evolving world of technology? Or are you looking to enhance your digital skills? The Goffstown Public Library offers 1-on-1 Technology Instruction sessions that provide personalized guidance and support for your specific needs and skill level. We can help you with your phone, tablet, laptop, and digital books or the e-library.

We understand that technology can sometimes be overwhelming, our team is here to help you navigate this world with ease. Call the library to book your appointment today!

CONTACT: Caroline Kenney, Molly Foye  603-497-2102  carolinek@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Third Floor
There are many spaces available.

Are you struggling to keep up with the ever-evolving world of technology? Or are you looking to enhance your digital skills? The Goffstown Public Library offers 1-on-1 Technology Instruction sessions that provide personalized guidance and support for your specific needs and skill level. We can help you with your phone, tablet, laptop, and digital books or the e-library.

We understand that technology can sometimes be overwhelming, our team is here to help you navigate this world with ease. Call the library to book your appointment today!

CONTACT:
  Caroline Kenney, Molly Foye
  603.497.2102
   carolinek@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Third Floor

There are many spaces available.

Saturday November 16, 2024
GOFFSTOWN/kids
9:30 AM
Saturday Family Drop-In Story Time

Saturdays beginning September 7 through November 23. Families are invited to enjoy stories and activities together.

No registration required.

CONTACT: Patti  603-497-2102  pattip@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Children's Room

Saturdays beginning September 7 through November 23. Families are invited to enjoy stories and activities together.

No registration required.

CONTACT:
  Patti
  603.497.2102
   pattip@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Children's Room

 
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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Visual Art Club

For Adults and Teens.

This event will be held one Saturday per month. 

Calling all drawers, painters, mixed media artists, and creatives! Interested in creating alongside other visual artists? Visual Art Club creates a community workspace to continue progress on current projects, try new techniques and exercises, and share library resources related to the visual arts.

Bring your project, sketchbook, and materials, or use materials provided by the library.

Not working on anything at the moment? Sit and sketch with us! New still life setup at each meeting. 

Registration Required. 

CONTACT: Molly Foye  603-497-2102  mollyf@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Third Floor Meeting Room
The registration period has ended.

For Adults and Teens.

This event will be held one Saturday per month. 

Calling all drawers, painters, mixed media artists, and creatives! Interested in creating alongside other visual artists? Visual Art Club creates a community workspace to continue progress on current projects, try new techniques and exercises, and share library resources related to the visual arts.

Bring your project, sketchbook, and materials, or use materials provided by the library.

Not working on anything at the moment? Sit and sketch with us! New still life setup at each meeting. 

Registration Required. 

CONTACT:
  Molly Foye
  603.497.2102
   mollyf@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Third Floor Meeting Room

The registration period has ended.

Monday November 18, 2024
GOFFSTOWN/kids
9:30 AM
Little Math Wizards

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.

CONTACT: Patti Penick  603-497-2102  pattip@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Children's Room
There are 2 spaces available.

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.

CONTACT:
  Patti Penick
  603.497.2102
   pattip@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Children's Room

There are 2 spaces available.

 
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Makin' It Happen - Talk Saves Lives (Mental Health and Suicide Prevention training)

Interested in how you can support someone with mental health challenges? In this suicide prevention training with Makin’ It Happen, participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs, and how to keep themselves and others safe. This is an introductory look into the problem of suicide, statistics, and resources to help.

Registration required to receive link.

CONTACT: Caroline Kenney  603-497-2102  carolinek@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Virtual
There are many spaces available.

Interested in how you can support someone with mental health challenges? In this suicide prevention training with Makin’ It Happen, participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs, and how to keep themselves and others safe. This is an introductory look into the problem of suicide, statistics, and resources to help.

Registration required to receive link.

CONTACT:
  Caroline Kenney
  603.497.2102
   carolinek@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Virtual

There are many spaces available.

Tuesday November 19, 2024
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Local Author Talk with Tony Tremblay and Christopher Golden

Join us to hear Goffstown-based author Tony Tremblay discuss his new novel The Damage Done alongside New York Times bestselling author and Bram Stoker Award winner, Christopher Golden. 

"Tony Tremblay's The Damage Done vibrates with the rich terror of possibilities-the possibility of enchantment, of carnage, and brutality, of unending sorrow." - Eric LaRocca, author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke.

Registration appreciated. This program is intended for adults. 

CONTACT: Molly Foye  603-497-2102  mollyf@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Second Floor
There are many spaces available.

Join us to hear Goffstown-based author Tony Tremblay discuss his new novel The Damage Done alongside New York Times bestselling author and Bram Stoker Award winner, Christopher Golden. 

"Tony Tremblay's The Damage Done vibrates with the rich terror of possibilities-the possibility of enchantment, of carnage, and brutality, of unending sorrow." - Eric LaRocca, author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke.

Registration appreciated. This program is intended for adults. 

CONTACT:
  Molly Foye
  603.497.2102
   mollyf@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Second Floor

There are many spaces available.

Wednesday November 20, 2024
GOFFSTOWN/adult
1:30 PM
Afternoon Book Discussion Group

Join fellow book enthusiasts on the third Wednesday of every month for our Afternoon Book Group. Conversations are casual and supportive; new members are always welcome.

This month we're reading: The Human Cosmos: Civilization and the Stars by Jo Marchant

“An historically unprecedented disconnect between humanity and the heavens has opened. Jo Marchant's book can begin to heal it. For at least 20,000 years, we have led not just an earthly existence but a cosmic one. Celestial cycles drove every aspect of our daily lives. Our innate relationship with the stars shaped who we are--our art, religious beliefs, social status, scientific advances, and even our biology. But over the last few centuries we have separated ourselves from the universe that surrounds us. It's a disconnect with a dire cost.

Our relationship to the stars and planets has moved from one of awe, wonder and superstition to one where technology is king--the cosmos is now explored through data on our screens, not by the naked eye observing the natural world. Indeed, in most countries, modern light pollution obscures much of the night sky from view. Jo Marchant's spellbinding parade of the ways different cultures celebrated the majesty and mysteries of the night sky is a journey to the most awe-inspiring view you can ever see--looking up on a clear dark night. That experience and the thoughts it has engendered have radically shaped human civilization across millennia.

The cosmos is the source of our greatest creativity in art, in science, in life. To show us how, Jo Marchant takes us to the Hall of the Bulls in the caves at Lascaux in France, and to the summer solstice at a 5,000-year-old tomb at New Grange in Ireland. We discover Chumash cosmology and visit medieval monks grappling with the nature of time and Tahitian sailors navigating by the stars. We discover how light reveals the chemical composition of the sun, and we are with Einstein as he works out that space and time are one and the same. A four-billion-year-old meteor inspires a search for extraterrestrial life. The cosmically liberating, summary revelation is that stargazing made us human.”

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.

No registration required.

CONTACT: Caroline Kenney  603-497-2102  carolinek@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Third Floor Meeting Room

Join fellow book enthusiasts on the third Wednesday of every month for our Afternoon Book Group. Conversations are casual and supportive; new members are always welcome.

This month we're reading: The Human Cosmos: Civilization and the Stars by Jo Marchant

“An historically unprecedented disconnect between humanity and the heavens has opened. Jo Marchant's book can begin to heal it. For at least 20,000 years, we have led not just an earthly existence but a cosmic one. Celestial cycles drove every aspect of our daily lives. Our innate relationship with the stars shaped who we are--our art, religious beliefs, social status, scientific advances, and even our biology. But over the last few centuries we have separated ourselves from the universe that surrounds us. It's a disconnect with a dire cost.

Our relationship to the stars and planets has moved from one of awe, wonder and superstition to one where technology is king--the cosmos is now explored through data on our screens, not by the naked eye observing the natural world. Indeed, in most countries, modern light pollution obscures much of the night sky from view. Jo Marchant's spellbinding parade of the ways different cultures celebrated the majesty and mysteries of the night sky is a journey to the most awe-inspiring view you can ever see--looking up on a clear dark night. That experience and the thoughts it has engendered have radically shaped human civilization across millennia.

The cosmos is the source of our greatest creativity in art, in science, in life. To show us how, Jo Marchant takes us to the Hall of the Bulls in the caves at Lascaux in France, and to the summer solstice at a 5,000-year-old tomb at New Grange in Ireland. We discover Chumash cosmology and visit medieval monks grappling with the nature of time and Tahitian sailors navigating by the stars. We discover how light reveals the chemical composition of the sun, and we are with Einstein as he works out that space and time are one and the same. A four-billion-year-old meteor inspires a search for extraterrestrial life. The cosmically liberating, summary revelation is that stargazing made us human.”

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.

No registration required.

CONTACT:
  Caroline Kenney
  603.497.2102
   carolinek@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Third Floor Meeting Room

 
GOFFSTOWN/kids
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Pokémon Passion Club

For kids in grades 1-5.

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

No registration required.

CONTACT: Patti Penick  603-497-2102  pattip@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Children's Room

For kids in grades 1-5.

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

No registration required.

CONTACT:
  Patti Penick
  603.497.2102
   pattip@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Children's Room

 
GOFFSTOWN/teen
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Teen Advisory Board

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 Youth Services Librarian to suggest 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. Snack or pizza provided.

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

Registration is appreciated.

CONTACT: Stacey Desrosiers  603-497-2102  staceyd@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Teen Room
There are 10 spaces 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 Youth Services Librarian to suggest 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. Snack or pizza provided.

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

Registration is appreciated.

CONTACT:
  Stacey Desrosiers
  603.497.2102
   staceyd@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Teen Room

There are 10 spaces available.

 
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6:30 PM
Library Board of Trustees

Monthly business meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The LBT meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.

All meetings of the LBT and its committees are open to the public. Visit Library Trustees for more information.

CONTACT: Dianne  603-497-2102  dianneh@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Third Floor Meeting Room

Monthly business meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The LBT meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.

All meetings of the LBT and its committees are open to the public. Visit Library Trustees for more information.

CONTACT:
  Dianne
  603.497.2102
   dianneh@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Third Floor Meeting Room

Thursday November 21, 2024
GOFFSTOWN/kids
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Drop-In Chess

For kids in grades 1-4.

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.

CONTACT: Patti Penick  603-497-2102  pattip@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Goffstown Library, Children's Room

For kids in grades 1-4.

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.

CONTACT:
  Patti Penick
  603.497.2102
   pattip@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Goffstown Library, Children's Room

Saturday November 23, 2024
GOFFSTOWN/kids
9:30 AM
Saturday Family Drop-In Story Time

Saturdays beginning September 7 through November 23. Families are invited to enjoy stories and activities together.

No registration required.

CONTACT: Patti  603-497-2102  pattip@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Children's Room

Saturdays beginning September 7 through November 23. Families are invited to enjoy stories and activities together.

No registration required.

CONTACT:
  Patti
  603.497.2102
   pattip@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Children's Room

 
GOFFSTOWN/teen
11:00 AM
Teen Write-In

For grades 5-12.

November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)! Brainstorm, outline, and start drafting your first novel in the Teen Room. All you need is a notebook, a pen, and your imagination! Please feel free to bring a laptop if you prefer.

Registration is appreciated.

CONTACT: Jennifer Thé  603-497-2102  jennifert@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Teen Room
There are many spaces available.

For grades 5-12.

November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)! Brainstorm, outline, and start drafting your first novel in the Teen Room. All you need is a notebook, a pen, and your imagination! Please feel free to bring a laptop if you prefer.

Registration is appreciated.

CONTACT:
  Jennifer Thé
  603.497.2102
   jennifert@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Teen Room

There are many spaces available.

Tuesday November 26, 2024
GOFFSTOWN/kids
3:30 PM
Kids' Graphic Novel Book Club

orange and red comic starburstA monthly book club for kids in grades 2-4.

This month's title is To Be Determined. Come ready to talk about what you loved and didn't, and learn more about reading and making comics!

Books will be available at the Circulation Desk, call or stop by and request your copy.

Registration required.

CONTACT: Stacey Desrosiers  603-497-2102  staceyd@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Children's Room
There are 9 spaces available.

orange and red comic starburstA monthly book club for kids in grades 2-4.

This month's title is To Be Determined. Come ready to talk about what you loved and didn't, and learn more about reading and making comics!

Books will be available at the Circulation Desk, call or stop by and request your copy.

Registration required.

CONTACT:
  Stacey Desrosiers
  603.497.2102
   staceyd@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Children's Room

There are 9 spaces available.

 
GOFFSTOWN/teen
4:30 PM
Teen Graphic Novel Book Discussion

For grades 5-8.

Calling all graphic novel fans! Join the fun when we discuss Fann Club: Batman Squad by New York Times Bestselling Author Jim Benton. In addition to the book discussion, we will have an activity and snacks.

Registration required. Books will be available to borrow at the Circulation Desk.

CONTACT: Jennifer Thé  603-497-2102  jennifert@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Teen Room
There are 9 spaces available.

For grades 5-8.

Calling all graphic novel fans! Join the fun when we discuss Fann Club: Batman Squad by New York Times Bestselling Author Jim Benton. In addition to the book discussion, we will have an activity and snacks.

Registration required. Books will be available to borrow at the Circulation Desk.

CONTACT:
  Jennifer Thé
  603.497.2102
   jennifert@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Teen Room

There are 9 spaces available.

 
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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Knit & Crochet Club

basket of yarnAll knitters & crocheters are welcome, all ages, and all levels of experience! Bring your current project and relax with other crafters.

No registration required. This November event is the last meetup for 2024.

CONTACT: Tammy Gross  603-497-2102  tammyg@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Third Floor Meeting Room
There are many spaces available.

basket of yarnAll knitters & crocheters are welcome, all ages, and all levels of experience! Bring your current project and relax with other crafters.

No registration required. This November event is the last meetup for 2024.

CONTACT:
  Tammy Gross
  603.497.2102
   tammyg@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Third Floor Meeting Room

There are many spaces available.

Wednesday November 27, 2024
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Closing Early for Thanksgiving

As part of the Holiday Schedule the Library will be closing at 2:00 p.m. the day before Thanksgiving. Enjoy your holiday!

CONTACT: Dianne Hathaway  603-497-2102  dianneh@goffstownlibrary.com

As part of the Holiday Schedule the Library will be closing at 2:00 p.m. the day before Thanksgiving. Enjoy your holiday!

CONTACT:
  Dianne Hathaway
  603.497.2102
   dianneh@goffstownlibrary.com

Thursday November 28, 2024
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed for Thanksgiving

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

CONTACT: Dianne Hathaway  603-497-2102  dianneh@goffstownlibrary.com

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

CONTACT:
  Dianne Hathaway
  603.497.2102
   dianneh@goffstownlibrary.com

Friday November 29, 2024
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed for Day after Thanksgiving

As part of the Holiday Schedule the Library will be closed the day after Thanksgiving.

CONTACT: Dianne Hathaway  603-497-2102  dianneh@goffstownlibrary.com

As part of the Holiday Schedule the Library will be closed the day after Thanksgiving.

CONTACT:
  Dianne Hathaway
  603.497.2102
   dianneh@goffstownlibrary.com

Sunday December 1, 2024 - Tuesday December 31, 2024
GOFFSTOWN/kids
1000 Books Before Kindergarten

a deer reading a book

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 on the library 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.

CONTACT: Patti Penick  603-497-2102  pattip@goffstownlibrary.com
There are many spaces available.

a deer reading a book

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 on the library 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.

CONTACT:
  Patti Penick
  603.497.2102
   pattip@goffstownlibrary.com

There are many spaces available.

 
GOFFSTOWN/everyone
Goffstown Seed Library

"Borrow" seeds for your garden! The steps are simple: visit the third-floor display, choose what seed varieties you want, fill out the sign-out sheet with your selections, and enjoy!

The Seed Library will be updated with the seasons. We also collect seeds you've harvested from your gardens and accept those on the third floor.

Happy gardening! Be sure to use #goffstownlibrary when you share your Seed Library bounty online!

The Goffstown Seed Library is made possible by the Friends of the Goffstown Public Library and the New Hampshire Free Seed Program.

CONTACT: Caroline Kenney  603-497-2102  carolinek@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Third Floor

"Borrow" seeds for your garden! The steps are simple: visit the third-floor display, choose what seed varieties you want, fill out the sign-out sheet with your selections, and enjoy!

The Seed Library will be updated with the seasons. We also collect seeds you've harvested from your gardens and accept those on the third floor.

Happy gardening! Be sure to use #goffstownlibrary when you share your Seed Library bounty online!

The Goffstown Seed Library is made possible by the Friends of the Goffstown Public Library and the New Hampshire Free Seed Program.

CONTACT:
  Caroline Kenney
  603.497.2102
   carolinek@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Third Floor

 
GOFFSTOWN/everyone
9:00 AM
1-on-1 Technology Instruction

Are you struggling to keep up with the ever-evolving world of technology? Or are you looking to enhance your digital skills? The Goffstown Public Library offers 1-on-1 Technology Instruction sessions that provide personalized guidance and support for your specific needs and skill level. We can help you with your phone, tablet, laptop, and digital books or the e-library.

We understand that technology can sometimes be overwhelming, our team is here to help you navigate this world with ease. Call the library to book your appointment today!

CONTACT: Caroline Kenney, Molly Foye  603-497-2102  carolinek@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Third Floor
There are many spaces available.

Are you struggling to keep up with the ever-evolving world of technology? Or are you looking to enhance your digital skills? The Goffstown Public Library offers 1-on-1 Technology Instruction sessions that provide personalized guidance and support for your specific needs and skill level. We can help you with your phone, tablet, laptop, and digital books or the e-library.

We understand that technology can sometimes be overwhelming, our team is here to help you navigate this world with ease. Call the library to book your appointment today!

CONTACT:
  Caroline Kenney, Molly Foye
  603.497.2102
   carolinek@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Third Floor

There are many spaces available.

Tuesday December 3, 2024
GOFFSTOWN/adult
6:30 PM
Evening Book Discussion Group

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!

This month we're reading: Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff

“In the five years since her husband's disappearance, Geeta has become accustomed to a solitary life; you'd be surprised how difficult it is to make friends when your entire village believes you're a witch who murdered your husband. And since she can't convince anyone that she didn't murder him, she figures she might as well use her fearsome reputation to protect herself as a woman on her own. But when other women in the village decide that they, too, want to be "self-made" widows and rid themselves of their abusive husbands, Geeta's reputation becomes a double-edged sword--the very thing that's meant to keep her safe is now threatening everything she's built as she unwittingly becomes the go-to consultant for village husband-disposal. Unfortunately, Geeta finds that even the best-laid plans of would-be widows tend to go awry, and the women find themselves caught in a web of their own making--and long-estranged friendships will have to be re-formed if they hope to make it out of their mess alive.”

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.

No registration required.

CONTACT: Molly Foye  603-497-2102  mollyf@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Third Floor Meeting Room

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!

This month we're reading: Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff

“In the five years since her husband's disappearance, Geeta has become accustomed to a solitary life; you'd be surprised how difficult it is to make friends when your entire village believes you're a witch who murdered your husband. And since she can't convince anyone that she didn't murder him, she figures she might as well use her fearsome reputation to protect herself as a woman on her own. But when other women in the village decide that they, too, want to be "self-made" widows and rid themselves of their abusive husbands, Geeta's reputation becomes a double-edged sword--the very thing that's meant to keep her safe is now threatening everything she's built as she unwittingly becomes the go-to consultant for village husband-disposal. Unfortunately, Geeta finds that even the best-laid plans of would-be widows tend to go awry, and the women find themselves caught in a web of their own making--and long-estranged friendships will have to be re-formed if they hope to make it out of their mess alive.”

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.

No registration required.

CONTACT:
  Molly Foye
  603.497.2102
   mollyf@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Third Floor Meeting Room

Wednesday December 4, 2024
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6:30 PM
Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet for their monthly working meeting.

All meetings of the LBT and its committees are open to the public. Visit Library Trustees for more information.

CONTACT: Dianne  603-497-2102  dianneh@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Third Floor Meeting Room

The Library Board of Trustees will meet for their monthly working meeting.

All meetings of the LBT and its committees are open to the public. Visit Library Trustees for more information.

CONTACT:
  Dianne
  603.497.2102
   dianneh@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Third Floor Meeting Room

Wednesday December 11, 2024
GOFFSTOWN/everyone
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Friends of the Library

Libraries Change Lives

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 Friends of the Library for more information.

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

CONTACT: Friends of the Library  603-497-2102  friends@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library

Libraries Change Lives

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 Friends of the Library for more information.

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

CONTACT:
  Friends of the Library
  603.497.2102
   friends@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library

Wednesday December 18, 2024
GOFFSTOWN/adult
1:30 PM
Afternoon Book Discussion Group

Join fellow book enthusiasts on the third Wednesday of every month for our Afternoon Book Group. Conversations are casual and supportive; new members are always welcome.

This month we're reading: And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini

“Khaled Hosseini, the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, has written a new novel about how we love, how we take care of one another, and how the choices we make resonate through generations.

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.

No registration required.

CONTACT: Caroline Kenney  603-497-2102  carolinek@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Third Floor Meeting Room

Join fellow book enthusiasts on the third Wednesday of every month for our Afternoon Book Group. Conversations are casual and supportive; new members are always welcome.

This month we're reading: And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini

“Khaled Hosseini, the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, has written a new novel about how we love, how we take care of one another, and how the choices we make resonate through generations.

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.

No registration required.

CONTACT:
  Caroline Kenney
  603.497.2102
   carolinek@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Third Floor Meeting Room

 
GOFFSTOWN/teen
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Teen Advisory Board

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 Youth Services Librarian to suggest 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. Snack or pizza provided.

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

Registration is appreciated.

CONTACT: Stacey Desrosiers  603-497-2102  staceyd@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Teen Room
There are 10 spaces 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 Youth Services Librarian to suggest 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. Snack or pizza provided.

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

Registration is appreciated.

CONTACT:
  Stacey Desrosiers
  603.497.2102
   staceyd@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Teen Room

There are 10 spaces available.

 
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6:30 PM
Library Board of Trustees

Monthly business meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The LBT meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.

All meetings of the LBT and its committees are open to the public. Visit Library Trustees for more information.

CONTACT: Dianne  603-497-2102  dianneh@goffstownlibrary.com
LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Third Floor Meeting Room

Monthly business meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The LBT meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.

All meetings of the LBT and its committees are open to the public. Visit Library Trustees for more information.

CONTACT:
  Dianne
  603.497.2102
   dianneh@goffstownlibrary.com

LOCATION: Goffstown Public Library, Third Floor Meeting Room

Tuesday December 24, 2024
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Closing Early for Christmas Eve

As part of the Holiday Schedule the Library will be closing at 2:00 p.m. the day before Christmas. Enjoy your holiday!

CONTACT: Dianne Hathaway  603-497-2102  dianneh@goffstownlibrary.com

As part of the Holiday Schedule the Library will be closing at 2:00 p.m. the day before Christmas. Enjoy your holiday!

CONTACT:
  Dianne Hathaway
  603.497.2102
   dianneh@goffstownlibrary.com

Wednesday December 25, 2024
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9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Closed for Christmas Day

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

CONTACT: Dianne Hathaway  603-497-2102  dianneh@goffstownlibrary.com

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

CONTACT:
  Dianne Hathaway
  603.497.2102
   dianneh@goffstownlibrary.com

Tuesday December 31, 2024
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Closing Early for New Year's Eve

As part of the Holiday Schedule the Library will be closing at 2:00 p.m. the day before New Year's Eve.

CONTACT: Dianne Hathaway  603-497-2102  dianneh@goffstownlibrary.com

As part of the Holiday Schedule the Library will be closing at 2:00 p.m. the day before New Year's Eve.

CONTACT:
  Dianne Hathaway
  603.497.2102
   dianneh@goffstownlibrary.com


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