Exeter Public Library Newsletter July 13 - 18, 2026 |
Exeter Public Library Newsletter July 13 - 18, 2026 |
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Miss Julieann Music performed for Children's Summer Reading on Wednesday, July 8.
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Exeter Public Library Long Range Plan Surveys
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These surveys for adults and teens are anonymous and will be used for the 2026-2031 Exeter Public Library Long-Range Plan. Your voice really matters in planning what the library will look like in the next five years! All opinions are appreciated, even if you have never visited the library.
The survey closes at midnight on Saturday, July 11. Share your thoughts before then by visiting www.exeterpl.org/survey! Questions? Please call the library at 603-772-3101 or email exeterpl.ref@gmail.com. |
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| THIS WEEK'S EVENTS |
| Blue = Adults
Green = Teens Red = Children's Purple = Friends of EPL
Maroon = 250th Celebration | |
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Monday, July 13
ALL WEEK History Scavenger Hunt ALL DAY Teen Gaming
10 AM Movie Mondays 1 PM Taiwanese Mah Jongg
3 PM Trustee Committee Meeting: Buildings and Grounds and Finance Joint Committee with a Representative from the Trustees of the Trust Funds 5 PM Taiwanese Mah Jongg
6 PM Knitting Group | |
Tuesday, July 14 10 AM All Ages Story Time
1 PM Movie Showing 2 PM 2 over 1 Bridge Lesson
2 PM Gamers Guild (Ages 6-8) 3:30 PM Gamers Guild (8-11)
3 PM Teen Summer Reading: Cryptid Drawing Challenge | |
Wednesday, July 15 10 AM 31st Annual Stuffed Pet Show
12:30 PM Spanish Table 1 PM American Mah Jongg
1 PM Root Beer Floats & Popcorn 2 PM LEGO Free Build (Ages 5-11)
6:30 PM Bring Your Own Book Book Group | |
Thursday, July 16 ALL DAY Teen Gaming
10 AM All Ages Story Time 10 AM American Standard Bridge
5:30 PM French Table | |
Friday, July 17
9 AM - 4 PM Children's Open Art 2 PM Book Talks: Riverwoods
3 PM Refreshing Friday | |
Saturday, July 18 ALL DAY Teen Bonus Trivia
10 AM Italian Table | |
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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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Lauren Avery Hutton | |
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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 help yourself!
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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Check out the library's newest collection: Playaways! These devices make listening to audiobooks even easier. All you need is the preloaded device and a pair of headphones to listen to your book. The collection includes Adult fiction and nonfiction, plus a few Children's titles. Borrow one from the New Shelf today! |
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The Select Board approved new public office hours at the Town Offices effective Monday, July 6, 2026. Please click the button below to view the press release. |
| New Town Offices Public Hours
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Due to ongoing drought conditions, the Town remains under a Level 4 Water Use Restriction in accordance with Exeter Town Ordinance Chapter 16, Section 1610.5. |
| Learn More at Exeternh.gov
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Check out an outdoor history exhibit trail 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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 | A no food cooking class. Come talk and learn about food from different cultures, techniques, and share recipes. |
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Dance like the founding fathers would have! Wear comfortable shoes suitable for movement. | |
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Adults only program. Registration is required by Friday, July 24 at 4 PM. Limited to 20 participants. Please visit the Adult Information Desk or call 603-772-3101 to register. |
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Join us in celebrating America’s artistic legacy with a talk on the American masterworks. Discover how artists in America have defined both our visual culture and cultural identity. |
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Libby is thrilled to share the featured title for their next global read: I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney. From July 9 - 23, readers worldwide can check out this title with no waitlists or holds in the Libby app. |
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The YMCA is proud to celebrate a historic milestone in 2026 as Camp Lincoln marks its 100th Anniversary! Join them on Sunday, July 26 from 10 AM - 4 PM at 67 Ball Road in Kingston, NH for a free, family event packed with food, fun, activities, history, songs, and camp friends new and old! Please click the button below to learn more. |
| YMCA Camp Lincoln Centennial
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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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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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See this Exeter institution each summer on Monday evenings at the Bandstand, intersection of Front and Water Streets. An Exeter tradition since 1847.
Can't make it downtown in person? Watch the concerts live on Exeter TV. Find live coverage on Channel 6, YouTube, AppleTV, Roku, or online at exeternh.tv.
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U.S. Independence 250th Celebration
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Celebrate the anniversary of the arrival of the Declaration of Independence to New Hampshire in 1776 at the 36th American Independence Festival on Saturday, July 11 from 10 AM to 4 PM in downtown Exeter. This year, admission is again FREE! Please click the button below to learn more. |
| American Independence Festival
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The Exeter Historical Society requests the honor of your company as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at the Sweet Liberty Soirée on Saturday, June 11 from 7:15 - 9 PM at Fort Rock Farm.
Come and enjoy beautiful tablescapes with historical themes while libations and light fare are served. Dress for your favorite decade or wear festive attire! Please click the button below to learn more. |
| Sweet Liberty Soirée
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| Teen Summer Reading 2026 June 15 - August 1
Free and open to all teens 12 - 18. Every time you check out, get two pieces of candy, a sticker or button, and raffle tickets for grand prize giveaways! This year, mythical and folkloric creatures are coming to the library for Camp Cryptid! Check out the special themed events on Tuesdays at 3 PM, and stop by on Saturdays for Bonus Trivia! |
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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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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 | Summer Break
The group will resume on September 2 with Midnight in Chernobyl by Adam Higginbotham.
Copies will be available mid-July. |
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Evening Book Group | Summer Break
The group will resume on September 9 with Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Copies will be available mid-August. |
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Morning Book Group | Summer Break
The group will resume on September 16 with Eldherhood by Louise Aronson. Copies will be available mid-August. |
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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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Society of St. Vincent de Paul Exeter
| 53 Lincoln Street Providing food and emergency assistance to residents of Exeter, Stratham, Newfields, Brentwood, Kensington, and East Kingston. |
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Lamprey Health Care has partnered with St. Vincent de Paul of Exeter to make weekly visits to the Community Assistance Center at 53 Lincoln Street on Fridays from 9 AM - 12 PM. Walk-in registration – no appointment needed!
Click the button below for more information about Lamprey's Mobile Health Services and to view the van schedule. |
| Mobile Health Services Schedule
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| St. Vincent de Paul Exeter Website
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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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* 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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