Exeter Public Library Newsletter November 17 - 22, 2025 |
Exeter Public Library Newsletter November 17 - 22, 2025 |
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Colgate Thirteen, one of the longest-running male collegiate a cappella groups in the country, performed at the library on Saturday, November 8.
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Sesame Street Digital Workshop |
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Families learned about building healthy digital habits at a Sesame Street Digital Workshop on Wednesday, November 12.
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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS | | Blue = Adults
Green = Teens
Red = Children's
Purple = Friends of EPL |
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Monday, November 17
ALL WEEK Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt ALL DAY Teen Gaming
10 AM Existential Shelf Book Group 1 PM Taiwanese Mah Jongg
3:30 PM Nifty Knitting (Ages 8-12) 3:30 PM Teen Writing Group
5 PM Taiwanese Mah Jongg 5:30 PM Pinochle Group
6 PM Knitting Group | |
Tuesday, November 18 10 AM All Ages Story Time
10 AM Learn Korean 1 PM Movie Showing
2 PM 2 over 1 Bridge 3 PM Teens Make S'mores
3:30 PM Art Club (Ages 8-12) 6:30 PM Friends of EPL Meeting |
| Wednesday, November 19
ALL DAY Teen Gaming 10 AM Ages 3+ Story Time
10 AM Morning Book Group 12:30 PM Spanish Table
1 PM American Mah Jongg 3:30 PM LEGO Free Build (Ages 5-12)
5:30 PM Stitchers' Guild 6 PM Digital Wellness for Families |
| Thursday, November 20
10 AM All Ages Story Time 10 AM American Standard Bridge
1 PM French Table 3:30 PM Teen Anime Club
4 PM D&D: Stormy Nights (Ages 8-12)
6 PM Bank Fraud Awareness |
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Friday, November 21
9 AM - 4 PM Children's Open Art 2 PM Book Talks: Riverwoods
3 PM Refreshing Fridays | |
Saturday, November 22 9:30 AM Page Turners Book Group (Ages 9-11)
10 AM Italian Table 10 AM - 1 PM DAR Christmas Card Signing |
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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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November Artist
Tracy Meola
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Stay Connected with SAU16 ParentSquare is the communication platform for caregivers and staff of SAU 16. The school system sends out newsletters, videos, etc., and they would like to open this line of communication to community members as well! |
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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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Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted
Gov. Kelly Ayotte has issued a proclamation lifting the recent statewide prohibition on the kindling of any open fire and smoking in or near woodlands. It was approved by the Executive Council at the Governor and Council meeting. Click below to read the statement. |
| NH Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
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This new book group will read some of the great plays, novels, and short stories of the 20th century in search of the meaning of life.
Peter Vorkink, Chair of the Religion Department, Emeritus, at Phillips Exeter Academy, will lead a discussion on Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett over the course of three weeks. Be ready to share your thoughts on the meaning of each reading. The next meeting will be held on Monday, 17th at 10 AM.
15 member limit. Sign up at the Adult Information Desk and pick up your copy today! | |
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Join us for Bank Fraud Awareness with Meredith Village Savings Bank on Thursday, November 20 at 6 PM. Topics to be discussed include types of scams, who is targeted, and how to stay safe. |
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Join us for the new Teen Writing Group, beginning on Monday, November 17 at 3:30 PM! Teens will have a space to share their writing and get feedback. Discuss new ideas, challenges, and your writing process. Once a month, we will speak to a professional writer or someone in the publishing field. |
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Learn from Media Power Youth about how children are engaging with media and its impact on well-being and learning on Wednesday, November 19 at 6 PM. This session will include a Q&A on cell phones, screen time, and how to nurture healthy media habits that help kids thrive in our digital world. |
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Send a Christmas card to active-duty military personnel with the Exeter Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution on Saturday, November 22 from 10 AM - 1 PM. Cards and shipping are provided by DAR! |
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Grab a bite to eat to support a great cause! Otto's Pizza in Exeter will once again be donating 10% of their proceeds for both dining in and takeout to support the Friends of Exeter Public Library on Monday, December 1 from 11 AM - 10 PM. |
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Join us for the Winter Craft Fair on Saturday, December 6 from 10 AM - 1 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! |
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Exeter water restrictions remain in effect. |
| Learn More at Exeternh.gov
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 | Click on the button below to access the updated 2025 Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce Community Guide. |
| EACC Community Guide
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 | The Town of Exeter, NH aims to keep you in the know about all things Exeter through various email subscription options.
For more information and to sign up, please click the button below to fill in your information and check the boxes for the lists you want to receive. You can unsubscribe or edit your preferences any time. |
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Teen Activities Join us for All Day Gaming on Mondays and Wednesdays, a new event every Tuesday at 3 PM, Anime Club on Thursdays at 3:30 PM, and Refreshing Fridays every Friday at 3 PM. |
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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, December 20. |
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6th Grade at 9 AM | Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor by Ally Carter |
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7th Grade at 10 AM | A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel by Madeline L'Engle |
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8th Grade at 11 AM | Pearl by Sherri L. Smith |
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High School at 12 PM | Red Rising by Pierce Brown |
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Stop by or call the Children's Room at 603-772-6036 to register for our clubs, including Art Club, Dungeons and Dragons, Gamers Guild, Music Makers, Nifty Knitting, and our book clubs!
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Monday, November 17 |
Nifty Knitting: Ages 8-12 meet on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from 3:30 - 5 PM. Children ages 8-12 are welcome to join Nifty Knitting! You can join as a beginner or an experienced knitter!
Learn how to knit coasters, coin purses, or work on your own project surrounded by other fiber artists! |
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Tuesday, November 18
| Art Club: Ages 8-12 meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 3:30 - 5 PM. Children 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! |
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Wednesday, November 19 |
LEGO Free Build: Falls on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 3:30 - 5 PM. Children aged 5-12 are welcome to explore their creativity and building ingenuity by creating fantastical builds and collaborate together!
For children under 5, there are DUPLO’s available! No sign-ups required. |
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Thursday, November 20
| Dungeons & Dragons: Stormy Nights (Ages 8-12) meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 4 - 6 PM. Children can sign-up for D&D to work together as a team to complete quests, slay monsters, and achieve personal and group goals within the game.
Through gameplay, players develop skills such as mathematics, teamwork, strategy, diplomacy, and multi-tasking. |
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| Children's Book Groups | Stop by the library to borrow your book group read! The groups will meet at 9:30 AM. |
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Ready Readers (Ages 6-7)
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December 6 |  |
Sir Reginald's Logbook by Matt Hammill | Book is read during the meeting. Accompanying craft: safari hats! |
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LC's Chapter Chasers (Ages 7-8) |
Saturday, December 13 |
 | The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale |
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Dewey's Book Buds (Ages 8-9) |
Saturday, December 20 |
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Page Turners (Ages 9-11) | Saturday,
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Trouble in the Stars by Sarah Prineas |
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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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Nonfiction Book Group | December 3 at 6:30
The group is reading Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell. |
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Evening Book Group | December 10 at 6:30
The group is reading Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. |
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Morning Book Group | November 19 at 10
The group is reading Miss Morgan's Book Brigade by Janet Skeslien Charles. |
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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 exeterpl.programs@gmail.com.
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| Exeter Sustainability Committee |
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Monday, December 1 from 6 - 8 PM
| Seacoast School of Technology | 40 Linden Street, Exeter, NH |
As sea levels rise, flood conditions in Swasey Parkway are expected to occur more frequently. We are developing a plan for the future and want to hear from you! Join us on December 1st from 6 - 8 PM at the Seacoast School of Technology for an interactive discussion on how to prepare the Parkway for rising tides.
Please click the button below to learn more. |
| Public Input Session
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From composting to hazardous waste, the Town of Exeter and the Exeter community provide many opportunities to reduce your impact on the land fill.
If you need a reminder, you can pick up a magnet with a list of helpful resources so you always know what goes where! Before you toss it, take advantage of these programs and help divert the waste stream.
Magnets can be picked up at the Planning Department. Please click the button below for a digital version of the magnet. |
| Keep It Out of the Landfill Magnet
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| Exeter Parks & Recreation |
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You’re Invited to the Grand Opening! |
Join Exeter Parks and Rec for the Grand Opening of the new Multigenerational Community Center at 10 Hampton Road on Monday, December 8th from 4 - 6 PM. Please click the button below for more information. |
| Community Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Quilling 101 (Ages 50+)
| Tuesdays, 10:30 AM - 12 PM | Session 2: 10 Hampton Road
November 18 - December 9 | Quilling is a no-stress activity where we’ll roll and twist and curl colorful paper strips and combine them to create decorative art. Just bring tweezers and your enthusiasm and you’ll be ready for the fun. All other materials will be provided. |
Pre-registration through Parks & Rec is required. Register online, at the office, or by calling 603-773-6151. Please click the button below to learn more and to register. |
| Quilling 101
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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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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. A collaborative program with SVdP Exeter and Meals on Wheels. |
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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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* 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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