THE GOODWIN LIBRARY NEWSLETTER

422 Main St., Farmington, NH 03835/ 603-755-2944 www.goodwinlibrary.org

February 2012
Library Closings HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! The Library will be closed on Monday, February 20, for Presidents Day. We will open the following day at our regular hours. Cold and Flu Season If you are not feeling well or are just outright sick, please, please, please do NOT go out in public places like the Library! We will be glad to renew your materials for you online or by phone and we wish you a speedy recovery! New Library Hours Just a reminder about our new hours. We are now open on Fridays as requested by many of our patrons. Please note that in order to maintain our current Thursday schedule we will now be opening later on Mondays. Monday 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM**** Tuesday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM**** Saturday 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM Important Reminder: During the winter months, we may have to open late, close early or close altogether due to inclement weather. Please call first if you have any questions. Our closings are also posted on WOKQ/WSAK (Shark) and WMUR (Channel 9). Please be reassured that we do NOT charge any late fees for any days that we have such closings. Replacement Library Card Fee With our new scanning system now in place, it is very important that our patrons bring their Library Cards for checking out materials. Beginning March 1 we will charge $3.00 each for replacement library card. Patrons who lose or misplace their cards will be limited to 3 checkouts while they search for them. After that, we will not be able to check out any items without your card. If you cannot find your card, we will issue a replacement card with a new barcode for $3.00. Please remember to bring your card with you each time you visit the library. Thank you.

Copy Costs Going Up Starting March 1 we will be increasing our copy costs to .25 per copy. Copies necessary for school, employment, and government purposes may be free. Please ask at the circulation desks for details. For Information on Programs and Events

Please call 755-2944 ext. 2 for information on our special events and ongoing programs.
We have free IRS Tax Forms and Instructions available at the Library! Free Tax Preparation We are pleased to offer free Tax Preparation from VITA for those whose incomes are $58,000 and under. VITA volunteers will be at the Library from 9:00-1:00 on the following Thursdays: Feb. 23, March 15, and Tuesday, March 20. Clients will be seen by appointment only. Please call 755-2944 x2 to reserve your time slot. Special Voter Registration Workshop Wednesday, February 29 at 6:00 PM New to Town? Have you moved in the last couple of years? Forgot to vote in recent elections? Join us and Town Clerk Kathy Seaver to learn just how easy it is to register and vote. Town elections and Town Meeting are in March-make sure your voice is heard! Hunger Games Food Drive

In conjunction with the highly anticipated release of the Hunger Games movie in March, the Goodwin Library is kicking off the Hunger Games Food Drive: Because Hunger Is Not A Game. From Feb. 1- Mar. 17 for every $5.00 in canned food donated or a $5.00 cash donation for the Food Pantry you may choose either a Hunger Games button or an entry for our raffle.

Prizes will include collectible tribute cards, movie posters, copies of the book, and a beautiful boxed set of the whole trilogy. The drawing for the raffle will take place on Monday, March 19. Gardeners Roundtable Wednesday, February 1 at 6:00 PM Wednesday, March 7 at 6:00 PM Farmington is in the process of developing a Community Garden. To help get things started we are pleased to have Judi Lee Grant from the successful Dover Community Garden here on Wednesday, February 1st to talk about beginning and organizing one. We hope you will join us for this insiders look into an important community resource. The Gardeners Roundtable is a free program for gardeners and those who are interested in gardening and small farming. Farmington Film Society at the Goodwin Library Wednesday, February 22 at 6:00 PM This month we will be showing Dream House starring Daniel Craig, Naomi Watts, and Rachel Weisz. This suspense thriller is about a family that unknowingly moves into a home where several grisly murders were committed ... only to find themselves the killers next target. Do not miss it! On Wednesday, March 28, our film will be the acclaimed independent romantic movie Like Crazy. We are excited to be showing this movie because while it was not offered in our area it has received outstanding reviews. Please note: These movies contain adult content and language. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Adult Poets and Writers Group Monday, February 6 at 6:00 PM Monday, March 5 at 6:00 PM We are very excited about the submissions we have had for our Valentine Day poetry and writing book Love: Write and Wronged. Hopefully, it will be finished for our February meeting. For those interested in our monthly meetings: we are an enthusiastic and supportive group of poets, novelists, and singer/songwriters. All writers and interested listeners

are welcome to join us and enjoy the work of the many talented people in our community. We also want to let all you poets out there know we are about to launch our 10th Annual Poetry Competition. We will have copies of the rules and entry forms available for you at the library and they will also be available to download from our website for your convenience. The deadline will be Friday, April 6 by 5:00. There are 3 categories for entries: Children (aged 6-12); Teens (aged 13-18); and Adults (19 and up). Our mailing address is in our header at the top of the page for anyone who would like to send their poems to us through the mail. Adult Book Club Monday, February 13 at 6:00 PM Monday, March 19 at 6:00 PM This month we will be beginning the futuristic end of the world trilogy by Susan Pfeffer beginning with Life as We Knew It. It should be a fascinating series. Come join us! *Heads up Hunger Games fans! We are looking to put together a private screening for the Hunger Games movie in March. Local theaters have expressed an interest in this program if we have 10-15 committed people. They are offering a weekday screening around 10:30-11:00 AM. If you are interested in joining us, please call or come in to the library and sign our list. We will then be able to call you and let you know if, where, and when the screening will take place. Friends of the Goodwin Library Meeting Wednesday, February 8 at 6:00 PM Wednesday, March 14 at 6:00 PM The Friends group is working hard to raise money in order to continue to support Library Programs. Our Winter bake sale will be Wednesday, February 29 (Leap Year Day!) from 1:00-7:00 PM. If you would like to donate bake goods, please call 755-2944 x 2 and let us know. If you would like to treat yourself to delicious homemade goodies, please join us on Feb. 29. If you are interested in being part of the Library or you enjoy our programs and services, please consider joining the Friends. Membership fees are small and all money raised is used to support Library programs and services. Applications to become a member of the Friends are available at the library and available on the Goodwin Library website under the Friends tab at www.goodwinlibrary.org.

Kids Cartoon Club Monday, February 27 at 6:00 PM Monday, March 26 at 6:00 PM If you like to draw and are a fan of cartoons and comic strips, come give the Cartoon Club a chance. We will practice cartooning skills and learn to draw comics and comic strips. Call or stop by to reserve a space. Childrens Room News Spring Storytime sessions will run from March 14 through April 16. Your child MUST be pre-registered to participate. Watch this space for info on when to sign up. Please stop by or call the Childrens Room or call at 755-2944, ext. 3 for more info. February School Vacation Week Monday, February 27 to Friday, March 2 Monday 2/27: Make and Take Crafts Tuesday 2/28: Game Day Wednesday 2/29: Beading with Sherry from 1-3 PM for kids ages 9 and up. You MUST preregister for this! Limit is 15. Thursday 3/1: Dr. Seuss Story Time and Balloon Art 1-3 PM Friday 3/2: Lego Day Saturday 3/4: Drop In Story Time at 11:00 AM. New DVDs and new Book Titles The Goodwin Library is proud of our ability to provide our community with a fresh supply and variety of new and interesting books. The newest books are always on the shelves near the front desk and on the shelves on either side of the front door. While we are sure to have the best sellers, we also look for intriguing titles with our patrons in mind. Our latest DVDs are in the front section of the DVD case and labeled new. Check our online catalog at www.goodwinlibrary.org and click on the Whats Hot button for the newest additions to our collection. You can also browse the whole catalog and find detailed descriptions and reviews for many of the books in our collection. The Saturday Afternoon Knitters Saturday, February 4 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Are you a knitter, or someone who enjoys crocheting? Whether you are a beginner or a pro, bring an ongoing project or ideas for a new one and spend an enjoyable afternoon with other knitters.

Community Food Donations/ Food for Fines Please help us help those less fortunate in our community. Winters are hard for our local families. With food prices constantly on the rise, and the extra expense of heat, it becomes very difficult for many to make ends meet. Please pick up an extra can or two to donate to our local food pantry. We accept canned goods, non-perishable foods, personal care items, paper items, and pet food. It is a great way to use your extra coupons. All donations are distributed to the community through the Farmington Interfaith Food Pantry. PLEASE SAVE THIS DATE: The Public Hearing on the Town Budget is scheduled for Wednesday, February 15 at 6:00 in the Selectmans Chambers . This is the only opportunity for residents to ask questions or make comments regarding the Town Budget. How your elected officials have funded each departments budget WILL AFFECT what services that are available including Library services. Please come and make your concerns heard! Elections and Town Meeting: Spring is not that far away and neither are our local elections and Town Meeting. We urge all our residents to exercise their right to vote. Voter Registration is FREE, quick, and easy. Take a small minute and make your voice heard. We would also like to remind everyone they need to ATTEND town meeting. Your vote does not count from your couch!