Exeter Public Library Newsletter

April 14 - 19, 2025

The Tahami Quartet performing in the main seating area of the library

The Tahami Quartet of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra performed at the Night at the Library party on Friday, April 4. 

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Exeter Public Library will be closed on Thursday, April 17 from 9 AM - 5 PM for staff development. The library will be open from 5 - 8 PM with the Seacoast Poets Reading at 5:30 PM.
Exeter Public Library Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, April 22 at 6 PM in the Children's Room Art Room.

THIS WEEK'S EVENTS

Blue = Adults
Green = Teens
Red = Children's
Purple = Friends of EPL

Monday, April 14

ALL WEEK Scavenger Hunt: Weather

ALL DAY Teen Gaming

2 PM Taiwanese Mah Jongg

4 PM D&D: Shadow Slayers (Ages 8-12)

5 PM Taiwanese Mah Jongg

5:30 PM Pinochle Group

6 PM Knitting Group

Tuesday, April 15

10 AM All Ages Story Time

10 AM Learn Korean

1 PM Movie Showing

2 PM 2 Over 1 Bridge

3 PM Teens Taste Test Pies vs. Tarts

3:30 PM Art Club (Ages 8-12)

6:30 PM Friends of EPL Meeting

Wednesday, April 16

ALL DAY Teen Gaming

10 AM Morning Book Group

10 AM Story Time (Ages 3+)

12:30 PM Spanish Table

1 PM American Mah Jongg

3:30 PM Chess Group

Thursday, April 17

CLOSED 9 AM - 5 PM

for Staff Development

OPEN 5 PM - 8 PM

5:30 PM A Celebration of Seacoast Poets

Friday, April 18

9 AM - 4 PM Children's Open Art

2 PM Book Talks: Riverwoods

3 PM Teen Refreshing Fridays

Saturday, April 19

No events. The library will be open 9 AM - 1 PM.

Library Hours Monday 9 AM to 8 PM Tuesday 9 AM to 8 PM Wednesday 9 AM to 8 PM Thursday 9 AM to 8 PM, Friday 9 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM
Friends of Exeter Public Library

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.

AARP Foundation Tax Aid

AARP Tax Help

Tax help available by appointment only. Please dial 2-1-1 to schedule. Located in the library's Mezzanine Meeting Room.

Painting of a barn by April artist Nicole Ellis

April Artist

Nicole Ellis

The library accepts donations for St. Vincent de Paul of Exeter and Lions Club International

Consider donating non-perishable food items to support St. Vincent de Paul of Exeter or usable eyeglasses to help Lions Club International. Items can be placed in the boxes next to the Adult Information Desk.

A Celebration of Seacoast Poets and Their Poetry on Thursday, April 17 at 5:30 PM. The program will offer poetry from 10 different poets with 10 unique poetic voices.

For National Poetry Month, join us for "A Celebration of Seacoast Poets and Their Poetry" on Thursday, April 17 at 5:30 PM. This program will feature poets Guy Capecelatro III, Trina Daigle, Rosemary Marshall Staples, John Perrault, Holley Daschbach, Bob Moore, Sylvia Foster, Jessica Purdy, and Jonathan Stoker.

General Lafayette, "The Nation's Guest," Comes to New Hampshire. Presented by Peter Maguire on Tuesday, April 29 at 6 PM.

In 1824, President Monroe invited the Marquise de Lafayette, the last surviving general of the American Revolutionary War, to come to America. Join us on Tuesday, April 29 at 6 PM for Peter Maguire's presentation chronicling the General's visit to our seacoast with images – both past and present.

Spring Craft Fair will take place on Saturday, May 3 from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Join us for the Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, May 3 from 10 AM - 2 PM. Browse and shop the wares offered by local crafters and artists and be sure to participate in the Friends of the Library raffle for the chance to win special prizes!

Italian Language Table Starting Saturday, May 10 at 10 AM.

Starting Saturday, May 10 at 10 AM, come and speak Italian at the library! This is a community led group, so no experience is necessary.

Last Phase of Life on Wednesday, May 14 at 10 AM.

Exeter Public Library welcomes author and hospice nurse Ellie Atherton. Join us for a meaningful conversation and Ellie’s practical guidance on preparing for the final phase of life on Wednesday, May 14 at 10 AM.

Children's Room Art Club (Ages 8-12) meets Tuesday, April 15 at 3:30 PM.

Tuesday, April 15 at 3:30 PM

Children aged 8-12 can sign-up for Art Club to think outside of the box and create new, fun types of art! Art Club will focus on exploring different art mediums and learning how to have fun while creating art.

Children's Room Dungeons & Dragons

Children can sign-up for Dungeons & Dragons to work together as a team to complete quests, slay monsters, and achieve personal and group goals within the game. Shadow Slayers (ages 8-12) meets Monday, April 7 at 4 PM.

Racial Unity Team 2025 Art & Poetry Challenge

The Racial Unity Team is hosting its seventh annual Art & Poetry Challenge in 2025. New Hampshire residents are invited to submit a poem or visual work of art inspired by this year’s theme: “Building Bridges, Tearing Down Walls.” Please click the link below to learn more.

Art & Poetry Challenge 2025
Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest

Tweens and teens in 5th - 12th grade are invited to submit artwork for the Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest. This contest aims to raise awareness of the importance of mental health for all. Finalists receive a cash prize, and all submissions are showcased at the annual celebration. Learn more at the link below.

Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest
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Movie Scene

Adult Book Groups

Movie Scene

Tuesdays at 1 PM

Tuesday movies start at 1 PM. Enjoy a movie on the big screen, with popcorn and water provided. Click below to see what's playing next!

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The Evening Book Group is reading Grandma Gatewood's Walk by Ben Montgomery for their meeting on Wednesday, May 14 at 6:30 PM.

Evening Book Group

May 14 at 6:30 PM

The group is reading Grandma Gatewood's Walk by Ben Montgomery. 

The morning book group is reading The Poacher's Son by Paul Doiron for their meeting on Wednesday, April 16 at 10 AM.

Morning Book Group

April 16 at 10 AM

The group is reading The Poacher's Son by Paul Doiron.

Games at the Library

Bridge at the Library. New Bridge Tuesdays at 2PM. American Standard Bridge Thursdays at 10 AM
Mah Jongg at the library. Taiwanese Mah Jongg every Monday at 2 PM and 5 PM. American Mah Jongg every Wednesday at 1 PM
Evening Taiwanese Mah Jongg Monday at 5 PM
Pinochle meets Monday evenings from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM.
Chess Group Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5 PM.
Cribbage 2nd Saturday of each month 10 AM - 12 PM

Language at the Library

Learn Korean the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 10 AM.

Next lesson on Tuesday, April 15 at 10 AM

Spanish Table Wednesdays 12:30 to 2 PM.
Weekly French Table Thursdays at 1 PM.
Italian Language Table will be every Saturday at 10 AM starting May 10.

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 exeterpl.ref@gmail.com.

Teen Activities

New Teen events every Tuesday at 3 PM

All Day Gaming for teens every Monday and Wednesday
Refreshing Fridays for Teens Fridays at 3 PM. Try fun new drinks each week!
Teen Tuesdays April 2025 from 3 - 4 PM: April 1 Black Out Poetry, April 8 Paint a Flower Pot, April 15 Pies vs. Tarts, April 22 Soda Tasting, and April 28 - May 3 All Day Gaming
Teen Winter/Spring Book Groups Saturday, January 11, Saturday, February 8, Saturday, March 8, Saturday, April 12, Optional Meeting on Saturday, May 10; 6th Grade at 9 AM, 7th Grade at 10 AM, 8th Grade at 11 AM, and 9th-11th Grade at 12 PM.

Teen Book Groups

Teens can join Book Group by picking up a book to borrow from the Adult Information Desk. The next group will meet on Saturday, May 10.

The Extincts: Quest for the Unicorn Horn by Scott Magoon.

6th Grade at   9 AM

The Extincts: Quest for the Unicorn Horn by Scott Magoon

Black Sand Beach: Are You Afraid of the Light? by Richard Fairgray

7th Grade at 10 AM

Black Sand Beach: Are You Afraid of the Light? by Richard Fairgray

Not Your Sidekick by C. B. Lee

8th Grade at 11 AM

Not Your Sidekick by C. B. Lee

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

9th-11th Grade at 12 PM

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

New Hampshire Teen Book Awards

April is the time for teens to vote for their favorite books of the year. Let a librarian know if you voted to get a prize!

Isinglass Award
Isinglass 2025 Voting Form
Flume Award
Flume 2025 Voting Form

Students currently in 6th - 11th grade are welcome to apply to sit on the NH Teen Book Award Committee in 2025-2026. Check out the Student Application for details or ask Chandra.

Become an Isinglass Ambassador
Become a Flume Ambassador
Flume & Isinglass Teen Book Awards Ambassador Application

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.

Flowers in front of the St. Vincent de Paul Exeter sign

Food Pantry Hours

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

10 AM - 12 PM

Monday Evenings

7 - 8 PM

Community Assistance Center Hours

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

8:30 AM - 4 PM

Senior Pantry Hours

2nd Tuesday of each month

10 AM - 12 PM | Clients Age 60+

A St. Vincent de Paul Exeter van

Free Food Pantry Delivery for Seniors!

Low-income residents of Exeter and Stratham age 60 or older may qualify to have pantry food and supplies delivered to their door.

Call the food pantry at 603-772-9922 for more information.

Already a St. Vincent de Paul client? Call 603-502-3629 to schedule a delivery.

24-hour advance notice is required.

Deliveries take place on Mondays and Wednesdays. 

A collaborative program with SVdP Exeter and Meals on Wheels.

St. Vincent de Paul Exeter Website

Getting to Know Dementia: A Four-Part Educational Series

at Exeter Senior Center, 30 Court Street, Exeter NH

Getting to Know Dementia: A Four-Part Educational Series. 4th Wednesday of the month at Exeter Senior Center April 23 1:30 - 2:30 PM: "What is Dementia?" May 21 1:30 - 2:30 PM: "Now What?! Positive Approaches for Someone Living with Dementia," and June 25 1:30 - 2:30 PM "Caregiver vs. Care Partner: Making Meaningful Change"

This comprehensive series delves into the complexities of dementia, providing attendees with a deep understanding of its impact on the brain and body.

Wednesdays

April 23, 1:30 - 2:30 PM
May 21, 1:30 - 2:30 PM
June 25, 1:30 - 2:30 PM

Ages 50 + | Free for residents, $5 for non-residents.

Pre-registration through Exeter Parks & Rec is required. Register at the office, call 603-773-6151, or visit the link below.

Parks and Recreation Online Registration
Exeter Public Library April 2025 Programs Calendar

* All programs at the library are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. *

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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