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  1. town and school elections info news flash image

    Town and School Candidate Information

    Posted on February 17, 2026

    Download the Candidate Information Booklet, and watch a recording of the Candidates' Night event. Continue reading...
  2. A sharpened pencil lays atop a tax form and calculator on a table top.

    Tax Filing Information

    Posted on February 10, 2026

    Taxes are due on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Continue reading...
  3. Goffstown Library Logo Maroon Arched Window

    Goffstown Public Library Strategic Plan 2026-2029

    Posted on February 10, 2026

    The Goffstown Public Library is an essential part of our town, providing access to information, fost... Continue reading...
  4. Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the US is a 1940 painting by Howard Chandler Christy.

    Washington's Birthday

    Posted on February 10, 2026

    The Library will be OPEN during the federal holiday on Monday, February 16, 2026. Continue reading...

  5. 2026 Library Budget

    Posted on October 27, 2025

    This webpage will be updated throughout budget season, and additional documents and links will be ad... Continue reading...

  6. Celebrate Library Lovers’ Month

    Posted on January 28, 2026

    February is “a month-long celebration of school, public, and private libraries of all types. This is... Continue reading...
  7. A smiling woman with blonde hair and a cream sweater smiles in front the library.

    Goffstown Public Library Announces New Director

    Posted on January 12, 2026

    The Goffstown Public Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Patti Penic... Continue reading...
  8. Fifteen colorful book covers that are part of the collection of staff picks for 2025.

    End-of-Year Staff Favorites

    Posted on December 26, 2025

    What were your favorite reads this past year? Scroll through the titles that staff loved, and check ... Continue reading...
  9. Library&#39s Patti Penick, LCHIP Exec Director & Board Chair, Governor Ayotte, & Trustee Judy Johnso

    Goffstown Public Library Celebrates $19,272 Grant Award

    Posted on December 10, 2025

    The grant award will support the library’s historic window restoration project. Continue reading...
  10. Teal outline icon of a check-stamped document and rubber stamp.

    Notary Services at the Library

    Posted on February 29, 2024

    The Goffstown Public Library offers free notary services to Goffstown residents. Call ahead to ensur... Continue reading...
  11. Make informed purchasing decisions with your library card.

    Make the Most of Your Time and Money

    Posted on January 17, 2024

    Smart and savvy buying tips are just a few clicks away with your library card. Continue reading...
  12. MLK quote The Time is Always Right to do what is Right.

    Martin Luther King Jr./Civil Rights Day

    Posted on January 8, 2026

    The Library will be CLOSED on Monday, January 19, 2026. Continue reading...
  13. An open food waste trash can with a recycling symbol and compostable vegetable matter.

    Composting

    Posted on October 15, 2025

    Composting is a great way to reduce waste, create a beneficial mulch for your garden, and benefit th... Continue reading...

  14. Take a Hike

    Posted on June 10, 2025

    You don't have to go far if you're looking for a nice mountain hike nearby. In Goffstown, the Uncano... Continue reading...
  15. American Flag flies above text stating Veterans Day is November 11 Honoring All Who Served

    Veterans Day

    Posted on November 3, 2025

    The Library will be CLOSED during Veterans Day on November 11. Continue reading...
  16. A baseball.

    America's National Pastime

    Posted on November 1, 2025

    Indulge your love of baseball and learn more about the sport’s history at the library. Continue reading...

  17. Banned Books Week

    Posted on September 29, 2025

    Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship. Continue reading...

  18. Library Card Sign-up Month

    Posted on August 18, 2025

    A library card unlocks a world of possibilities and helps everyone do more of what they enjoy, all w... Continue reading...
  19. A library is a cool place to be during heat waves with AC and water to drink.

    Beat the Heat at the Library

    Posted on June 23, 2025

    When it's hot outside, it's cool inside the Library! Continue reading...
  20. Two drawers hold packets of seeds on a wooden shelf at the library.

    Goffstown Seed Library

    Posted on May 20, 2025

    Nourishing our community, one seed at a time... Continue reading...

  21. Juneteenth

    Posted on May 28, 2025

    The Library will be CLOSED during the Juneteenth holiday, June 19. Juneteenth is the oldest national... Continue reading...
  22. US Flag and POW flag flying over town common in Goffstown with Library third floor window in the bac

    Memorial Day

    Posted on May 19, 2025

    The Library will be closed from Saturday, May 24, through Monday, May 26, in observance of the 2025 ... Continue reading...
  23. A smiling Dewey the decimal drops a quarter into a pink piggy bank.

    April is Financial Literacy Month

    Posted on April 18, 2025

    April is Financial Literacy Month, and the library has a wealth of resources that can help you, from... Continue reading...
  24. A poetry excerpt above an illustration of various fantasy characters all around a table having tea.

    National Poetry Month

    Posted on March 19, 2025

    April is National Poetry Month, the largest literary celebration in the world, marking poetry’s impo... Continue reading...
  25. 2025 National Library Week Featured Image

    National Library Week

    Posted on April 12, 2024

    No matter where you find yourself on the roadmap through life’s journey—preparing for a new career, ... Continue reading...
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    How to Support the Goffstown Public Library

    Posted on March 3, 2025

    Here are some things you can do to support the Goffstown Public Library. Continue reading...
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    Public Use of Library Space

    Posted on February 17, 2025

    This past weekend, some folks on social media reported a misunderstanding about the use of public sp... Continue reading...
  28. Goffstown Library Logo Maroon Arched Window

    The Truth About Your Library Account

    Posted on February 1, 2025

    A message from the Director. Continue reading...
  29. A green book "Legacy: Portrait of an Ancestor" appears next to a sepia portrait of a Black ma

    Local Author Edward Bruce Bynum

    Posted on June 11, 2024

    E.B. Bynum served as a Goffstown selectman, budget committee member, charter commission member, and ... Continue reading...
  30. A total solar eclipse showing the moon directly blocking the face of the sun.

    2024 Solar Eclipse

    Posted on April 3, 2024

    On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over New Hampshire. Continue reading...
  31. Cheese, bees, fruit, vegetables, bread and fish decorate the theme Beyond the Table.

    National Nutrition Month

    Posted on March 13, 2024

    National Nutrition Month® focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and de... Continue reading...
  32. A smiling person sits cross-legged on the floor, pointing text appearing beside them.

    Find Your Next Great Read

    Posted on August 5, 2024

    Whatever your style, let NoveList Plus help you find your next great read! Continue reading...
  33. Blue Town of Goffstown seal on a white background

    Goffstown Public Library Response to Right to Know Request

    Posted on March 12, 2024

    Continue reading...
  34. Goffstown Library Logo Maroon Arched Window

    Statement Regarding Library Visits

    Posted on March 10, 2023

    There has been a lot of conversation regarding the annual visitor/door count number collected by the... Continue reading...
  35. Downtown Goffstown as seen from the library with Uncanoonuc Mountains in the background.

    Becoming Age-Friendly

    Posted on June 13, 2018

    In June 2018, Goffstown and Portsmouth became the first members in New Hampshire of the AARP Network... Continue reading...
  36. Take Time to Read Featured Image Logo created for Hillstown Coop

    Books You Can Read In Under An Hour - Take Time to Read

    Posted on December 11, 2024

    When your schedule is packed and you need a short break, take time to read with books that you can f... Continue reading...
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