September is Library Card Sign-up Month, the perfect time for you to visit the Goffstown Public Library and get carded. Already have one? Then bring a friend or family member into the Library today and share all that we have to offer.

Signing up for a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning. At the Library, students have access to free educational resources, and we offer activities for all ages. Need more reasons? Read on at: goffstownlibrary.com.

We'd love to see your smiling faces with your new library card and may feature your pictures on our Facebook Page during September. If you share a picture of yourself with your new card online, please tag us or use #goffstownlibrary & #LibraryCardSignUp so we'll be sure to spot it.

The Big Read
Come Read With Us

The 2016 National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Program, celebrating a "Season of Steinbeck" begins this month with many events throughout New Hampshire. Reading The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck is just one of the many ways you can participate:

Goffstown Historical Society and Museum
Every Saturday through October; 12 - 2 p.m.
Visit their special displays of Goffstown in the 1930's that celebrate the rich agricultural history of the town. No admission fee, though donations are always welcome. GoffstownHistoricalSociety.org
Location: 18 Parker Station Road, Goffstown

Crafternoons at the Library: Newspaper Basketmaking
Saturday, September 17; 12 - 2 p.m.
Weave baskets from recycled newspapers in the spirit of thriftiness inspired by the Depression-era theme of the Big Read project. All materials provided, all skill levels welcome. Registration is required.
Location: Goffstown Public Library

Kick-Off Party at LaBelle Winery
Sunday, September 18; 4 - 7 p.m.
Enjoy foot-stomping fiddling, listen to Prohibition stories, experience scenes from the book, enjoy refreshments and more. Ticket purchase necessary, registration required: https://www.labellewineryevents.com
Location: LaBelle Winery, 345 Route 101, Amherst

Open Mic Night
Friday, September 23; 7 p.m.
Featuring the music of Woody Guthrie, the "Dust Bowl Troubadour". *High school ages and up.
Location: Apotheca Flower Shoppe, 24c Main Street, Goffstown

To see all related events, please visit fireseedalliance.org.

Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read
September 25 - October 1, 2016

Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read, highlighting the value of free and open access to information. During the last week in September, please visit our special displays featuring books that have been targeted with censorship efforts in libraries and schools.

See the complete Goffstown Public Library calendar online:

1. Identify a password on your account so you can manage your materials from home or work, including the ability to renew many items without the help of a Library staff member.
2. Keep track of the receipt you receive upon check out, since this lists each title borrowed and the due date.
3. Provide us with your email address so you get notification BEFORE items are due. This is also a quicker method than calling when items are awaiting pick up. Give us your cell phone number and receive this information via text message, as well.
4. Pay attention to notices we send you by email, text or through the mail. Please read them!
5. Put our email address, library@gmilcs.org into your address book to prevent our notifications from going into a junk mail/spam folder.
6. If you don't have the ability to manage your account yourself online, please do call us to renew materials or find out when items are due. During Library hours, you can reach us at 497-2102.