C. F. Goodwin Public Library

10/08/2026

The C.F. Goodwin Public Library will continue to be closed temporarily due to ongoing renovations. Due dates have been extended, and fines will continue to be waived during this time.

We will provide updates on social media and on our website about the library's reopening. Thank you for your patience!

10/08/2026

Starting today, October 8, the Libby app will now require a pin to log in to your account. This pin will be the last four digits of your library card number. If you have lost your library card and need assistance to log in, please call us at 972-635-2772 or email the library at [email protected].

10/01/2026

Due to ongoing renovations here at the library, this event has been postponed to Friday, November 13 at 5-7pm. Join us for a fun, nostalgic night! 📖

Browse picks from our bookstore to purchase with a free coffee bar, Blind Date with a Book, DIY kindle charm station, and more! 📚 Ages 18 and up only. Registration is not required. While supplies last. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the C.F. Goodwin Public Library, who support our Summer Reading Program!

09/28/2026

Construction update: The C.F. Goodwin Public Library is currently undergoing ceiling and floor renovations. Due dates have been extended, and fines will continue to be waived during this time.

We are working on so many new and fun program ideas in the meantime, and can't wait to get back to serving the Royse City community!

09/13/2026

The Library will continue to be closed Monday, September 14 through Saturday, September 26 due to ongoing repairs.

If possible, please hold on to your items until reopening as we are unable to check them in at this time. All due dates from items checked out before the closing have been extended, and items will NOT accrue fines during this time. We apologize again for the inconvenience.

09/08/2026

The Library will continue to be closed Tuesday, September 8 through Saturday, September 12 due to ongoing repairs.

If possible, please hold on to your items until reopening as we are unable to check them in at this time. All due dates from items checked out before the closing have been extended, and items will NOT accrue fines during this time. We apologize again for the inconvenience.

09/04/2026

The C.F. Goodwin Public Library is currently temporarily closed due to ongoing repairs. If possible, please hold on to your items until reopening as we are unable to check them in at this time. All due dates from items checked out before the closing have been extended, and items will NOT accrue fines during this time. We apologize again for the inconvenience.

09/02/2026

This event has been rescheduled to Friday, October 9! 📚 Join us!

Browse picks from our bookstore to purchase with a free coffee bar, Blind Date with a Book, DIY kindle charm station, and more! 📚 Ages 18 and up only. Registration is not required. While supplies last. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the C.F. Goodwin Public Library, who support our Summer Reading Program!

09/02/2026

All programs for the month of September are cancelled. We will return to full programming in October!

08/31/2026

The Library will continue to be closed Monday, August 31 through Saturday, September 5 due to ongoing repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience. No late fines will be charged during this time.

The blue book drop box on the side entrance of the library facing Church Street can be used to return materials.

To renew materials, contact the library at [email protected].