Goodwin Library Children's Programs: 2013

Saturday, December 07, 2013

Come ride The Polar Express!

The Goodwin Library presents our Ninth Annual...

"Polar Express" Story Time!

Friday, December 13th at 6:00pm

Goodwin Library, 3rd floor.

Enjoy "The Polar Express" and other holiday stories,

Christmas Carols, and a sweet treat before bedtime!

Space is somewhat limited, so pick up a free ticket at either front desk,

give us a call, or send us an e-mail to let us know you are coming!

755-2944 x3

children@goowinlibrary.org

Many thanks to the Farmington Woman's Club for the location

and to the Goodwin Library Friends group for great refreshments!

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Full House-Farmington Valley View Open House/Resource Fair Was Packed

From Joyce White, the Beulah Thayer Children's Room Coordinator, at the Goodwin Library:

The Goodwin Library is at the Valley View Open House/Resource Fair each year as part of our effort for community outreach. This year was a very full house!

We passed out our story time flyers, invites to our Saturday reception for Shanna Smith, our new Library Director. We brought samples of the books we offer, especially new books from the Parenting section.

We have been partnering with VVCS for the past year as they have begun "The Leader in Me" initiative, which has shown in other schools to increase school-wide cooperation and empathy, along with improved test results.

This fall, they (and we) are re-introducing this program, and I included many of the Stephen and Sean Covey titles in my Open House presentation. Many children pointed them out to their parents, who responded enthusiastically.

In the Goodwin Library, we display the Covey titles and offer related activity sheets. Since the Open House, both copies of Sean Covey's children's book, "Seven Habits of Happy Kids" have been borrowed. We also have the book on CD in the Children's Room.

If someone wishes to borrow these items they may call or email us and we will put them on reserve for the items.

Learn about the "Leader in Me" program: http://www.theleaderinme.org/the-7-habits-for-kids