Exeter Public Library Newsletter August 10 - 15, 2026 |
Exeter Public Library Newsletter August 10 - 15, 2026 |
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Jane Oneail of Culturally Curious discussed how artists in America have defined both our visual culture and cultural identity on Tuesday, August 4. |
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Silver Circus Variety Show performed for the Children's Summer Reading Special Event on Wednesday, August 5.
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Patrons enjoyed afternoon tea with the Daughters of the American Revolution at Spill the Tea Party on Wednesday, August 5.
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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
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Green = Teens Red = Children's Purple = Friends of EPL
Maroon = 250th Celebration | |
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Monday, August 10
ALL WEEK Camping Scavenger Hunt ALL DAY Teen Gaming
10 AM Movie Mondays 1 PM Taiwanese Mah Jongg
5 PM Taiwanese Mah Jongg 6 PM Knitting Group |
| Tuesday, August 11
10 AM All Ages Story Time 1 PM Movie Showing
2 PM 2 over 1 Bridge Lesson 2 PM Textiles Workshop (Ages 8-11)
3 PM Teen Snack Attack: English Muffin Pizzas 5 PM BookFlix (Ages 7-8) |
| Wednesday, August 12
10 AM Touch-a-Truck 12:30 PM Spanish Table
1 PM American Mah Jongg 2 PM LEGO Free Build (Ages 5-11)
4 PM Don't Make Your History a Mystery 6:30 PM Teen Bring Your Own Book Book Group |
| Thursday, August 13
ALL DAY Teen Gaming 10 AM All Ages Story Time
10 AM American Standard Bridge
4:30 PM Japanese Table
5 PM BookFlix (Ages 8-11) 5:30 PM French Table |
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Friday, August 14
9 AM - 4 PM Children's Open Art
3 PM Refreshing Friday
4 PM Adult Summer Reading Ends | |
Saturday, August 15 10 AM Italian Table
1 PM Children's Summer Reading Ends | |
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Join the Friends | Interested in making new connections? Looking for volunteer opportunities? Consider joining the Friends of Exeter Public Library.
To join, contact friendsofexeterpubliclibrary@gmail.com or through their Facebook page @FriendsofExeterPublicLibrary. | |
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Bruce Jones | |
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Consider donating non-perishable food items to support St. Vincent de Paul of Exeter or usable eyeglasses to help Lions Club International. Exeter Rotary Club is also accepting donations for old hearing aids. Donations will be used to help others at the Rotary Hearing Clinic in the Dominican Republic.
Donate your soda tabs to help the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth. Items can be placed in the boxes on the table next to the Adult Information Desk. |
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End 68 Hours of Hunger is a public not-for-profit effort to confront the hunger that some school children experience when they aren’t in school. Bins are located at the entrances to the Children's Room and the main floor. If you're hungry, please take what you need!
Donations can also be dropped off at either of the bins. Click the button below to learn more about this program. |
| End 68 Hours of Hunger
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With over 1.2 billion records in over 3,000 databases, Ancestry Library Edition is the most comprehensive online source of information for conducting genealogical and local history. Visit the library with your own device or borrow one of the library's laptops to access Ancestry! |
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Topics will include deciding what to keep, basic photo organization strategies, scanning tips, preservation mistakes to avoid, and ideas for safely digitizing important memories before they are lost or forgotten. |
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 | A no food cooking class. Come talk and learn about food from different cultures, techniques, and share recipes.
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Tell your server you’re dining to support the Friends of Exeter Public Library, and 20% of participating dine-in purchases will be donated to the Friends! Your meal will help support our work right here in the community. |
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Vendors wanted for the Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, September 26 from 10 AM - 2 PM. Booths are free, with a requested donation to a Friends of the Library raffle, and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Please click the button below to register. Questions? Email exeterplfairs@gmail.com or call 603-772-3101.
Join us at the Fall Craft Fair to browse and shop the wares offered by local crafters and artists. Be sure to participate in the Friends of the Library raffle for the chance to win special prizes! |
| Fall Craft Fair Registration
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Check out an outdoor history exhibit trail along Swasey Parkway that explores Exeter's story! Brought to you by the Exeter 250 Celebration Commission, Exeter Historical Society, Exeter Public Library, and the generous sponsors above. |
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On July 13, 2026, the Selectboard approved a reduction in water use restrictions from Level 4 to Level 3, pursuant to Exeter Town Ordinance, Chapter 16, Section 1610.5. |
| Learn More at Exeternh.gov
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The train station is an important part of daily life in Exeter, and it has the potential to do even more for the community. It should be safe, welcoming, and easy to use for everyone who depends on it.
This summer, the community will come together for a Plan NH charrette, a hands-on planning process, where residents, businesses, and local leaders work together to share ideas and shape a plan for the Lincoln Street and station area. Attend Plan NH's concepts presentation on Saturday, August 8 from 3 - 4:30 PM at Lincoln Street School, 25 Lincoln Street, Exeter, NH. |
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This summer, the National Library Service, in partnership with the Braille Institute Library, invites you to “Unearth a Story” for their 2026 Summer Reading Program. From June 15 - August 11, join us as we explore the histories, landscapes, and voices hidden just beneath the surface of the world around us.
Please click the button below to learn more and to register. |
| NLS & Braille Institute Library Summer Reading Program
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Exeter UFO Festival will take place on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6. Please click the button below to learn more. |
| Exeter UFO Festival
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U.S. Independence 250th Celebration
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250th Book Group |
Thursday, September 24 at 6:30 | The group is reading Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution by Nathaniel Philbrick.
Copies are available at the Adult Information Desk. |
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| Teen Summer Activities Thank you to everyone who participated in Teen Summer Reading 2026!
All Day Gaming, Bring Your Own Book Group, and Refreshing Fridays will continue in August, and join us on Tuesdays at 3 PM for Snack Attack! |
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| Teen Takeover! August 17 - 22
Before the summer ends, join us for an additional week of new programs, special activities, and daily check-out prizes! Free and open to all teens 12-18. Please visit the Adult Information Desk or call 603-772-3101 to register for BookFlix, Dungeons & Dragons, and the Frozen T-shirt Contest, and stop by to pick up a copy of The Silver Eyes by Scott Cawthon!
For the Library Lock-In, a parent or legal guardian must fill out a registration form by Thursday, August 20 at 8 PM. |
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| Children's Summer Reading 2026 | July 6 - August 15 |
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Reading Logs!
| Children of all ages are welcome to participate in our reading log program! Children choose their reading goal each week, and when they reach their goal they earn a prize! Reading Logs cannot be checked 30 minutes before or after special events. |
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BookFlix! |
Children ages 7-11 have a choice to participate with reading logs or with our BookFlix program! Sign-up is required. Join one of the Children’s Room summer book groups! You will receive a book to read for each session, then come back to watch the movie adaptation of each book! |
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Special Event Wednesdays!
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Exeter Area YMCA
56 Linden Street, Exeter, NH 603-642-3361 |
| Exeter Area YMCA Website
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Keeping working with the Southern District YMCA in the fall! Please click the button below to learn more about current openings. |
| YMCA Job Openings
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Back to school is just around the corner! Help us keep local classrooms stocked by donating to our Back to School drive. Visit the giving tree in our lobby to see what's needed and drop off supplies! |
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Coffee and Conversation |
Mondays 9 - 10 AM Community Room No registration needed! |
Looking to connect —whether you’re new to the Y or have been part of our community for years? Coffee & Conversation offers a warm and welcoming space to gather. Over a cup of coffee or tea, we’ll share stories, talk about life, and enjoy meaningful conversation. It’s a great way to build friendships, find support, and feel at home in the Y community. Open to all. |
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New Strength Equipment at the Y! |
The moment we have all been waiting for has officially arrived. Your brand-new, world-class strength equipment is ready for action! We are incredibly proud to welcome you to a fully upgraded, top-tier lifting experience designed to elevate every single workout. We invested in these premium, high-quality pieces to ensure you have the very best tools available to build a healthier, stronger version of yourself.
Check out amazing upgrades such as the new Smith Machine, an 8-Stack PWR Station, Barbell Rack, Flexibility Trainer, and more! |
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Friday, August 14 at 9 AM - 3 PM Community Room |
Learn how to recognize signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adolescents (ages 12 - 18) and gain practical skills to support youth in crisis or needing additional support.
Please click the button to learn more and to register. |
| Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
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Tuesday, August 18 at 5 PM Community Room |
This workshop will explore how building confidence in communication, setting boundaries, and navigating difficult conversations can support emotional well-being, strengthen relationships, and help you approach conflict with greater ease and self-trust. Please click the button below to register. |
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The YMCA's Parkinson’s Wellness classes are designed for individuals living with Parkinson’s and focus on improving balance, mobility, strength, flexibility, and overall well-being. Please click the button below to register for a program. |
| Parkinson's Programs Registration
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Mondays & Wednesdays | Session 2: August 3rd – August 26th (8 Classes)
Session 3: September 14th – October 7th (8 Classes) 3 - 3:45 PM, Studio Beat Ages 13 - 18
Ready to lift with confidence? Join Fox, a certified personal trainer and science-based lifting specialist, for focused 45-minute sessions designed to help you build strength safely and effectively. Please click the button below to register. |
| Teen Lifting Club
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Each year, this series showcases high quality artists featuring a variety of genres of music at Swasey Parkway. It’s one of Exeter’s best summer traditions. Parks & Recreation has been doing this series for over 30 years now!
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Movie Scene
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Tuesday movies start at 1 PM. Enjoy a movie on the big screen! Click below to see what's playing next. |
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Nonfiction Book Group | September 2 at 6:30 PM
The group is reading Midnight in Chernobyl by Adam Higginbotham. Copies available now! |
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Evening Book Group | September 9 at 6:30 PM
The group is reading Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Copies available now! |
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Morning Book Group | September 16 at 10 AM
The group is reading Eldherhood by Louise Aronson. Copies available now! |
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Want to learn how to play a game? Want to make new connections in town? Join any of the many gaming groups at the library!
Groups are open to all experience levels – beginners to experts. There is someone willing to teach at each group. |
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Interested in teaching a language? We are always looking for teachers or native speakers willing to start a language table. If you're interested, email exeterplprograms@gmail.com.
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Keep in Touch with Your Community! |
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Email Alerts from Town of Exeter, NH
For more information and to sign up, click the button below. |
| Email Alerts Sign Up
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul Exeter
53 Lincoln Street | Offers emergency food to low-income individuals and families who are residents of Exeter, Stratham, Newfields, Brentwood, Kensington and East Kingston. |
| St. Vincent de Paul Exeter Website
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Lamprey Health Care |
Mobile Health Service Van partnering with local organizations and locations to bring critical health-related services out into the community. |
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* All programs at the library are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. *
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CONTACT US |
4 Chestnut Street | Exeter, NH 03833
www.exeterpl.org
Main Phone: 603-772-3101
Children's Room: 603-772-6036 |
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