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

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.

"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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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