In this workshop, teens will learn to use Tinkercad, an online 3D modeling software, to create digital objects. At the end of the workshop, teens will have created a keychain or game piece of their design and will have the option to have it 3D-printed on one of Phillips Exeter’s 3D printers to be picked up at a later date.

No prior experience required. Attend one or both workshops! Bring your own computers or use one of the library’s!

J. R. R. Tolkien was born on January 3rd, 1892. In honor of his birthday, check out any of his books, movie adaptations, or anything fantasy, and be entered in to win a complete set of the Middle Earth series.

Enter between 12/22 - 1/3 to be eligible.

A no food cooking class. Come talk and learn about food from different cultures, techniques, and share recipes.

Reading some classics of 20th century literature.

Peter Vorkink, Chair of the Religion Department, Emeritus, at Phillips Exeter Academy, will lead a discussion on The Stranger and The Fall by Albert Camus.

The Stranger will be discussed on Monday, January 12th at 10 AM and The Fall will be discussed on Monday, January 26th at 10 AM.

New members welcome!

Peter Vorkink spent a month in the summer of 1964 working with Martin Luther King, Jr in St. Augustine, Florida, at a time of intense conflicts and controversies involving the civil rights of all Americans.

This family friendly program invites folks of all ages to connect with living history, and includes audiovisual materials drawn from Mr. Vorkink’s scrapbook assembled in 1964 as well as documentary video clips of the events in St. Augustine as they happened.

Curious about poetry? Unsure where to start? Come to this two-session series where participants will read and discuss poetry, discover hidden meanings, and find inspiration for their own works.

Led by Becky Moore, a retired English teacher. Poets to be discussed include Natasha Trethewey, Tracy K. Smith, Robert Frost, and other poet laureates.

Saturday, January 24 at 11 AM

Join longtime former public radio host Laura Knoy as she discusses her new historical novel, The Shopkeeper of Alsace. Heavily based on a true story, the book spans both World Wars, introducing readers to unknown places, forgotten history, and a real-life heroine they'll cheer for.

Gather around a warming fire with cocoa, tea, and treats to celebrate the Winter Solstice at Raynes Barn at 61 Newfields Road in Exeter on Sunday, December 21 from 3:30 - 6:30 PM.

This event is free and open to the public.

Call 603-862-6554, email olli.office@unh.edu, or click the button below to learn more.

Redcoats and Rebels: New Hampshire and the American Revolution

sponsored by Exeter Historical Society

Tuesday, January 6 at 7 PM

Exeter Town Hall

Nowadays, few people know about Paul Revere’s first ride, which was to Portsmouth in December 1774, or that New Hampshire’s Provincial Congress adopted the first state constitution on January 5, 1776, essentially declaring independence six months before anyone else. In this illustrated program, NH Historical Society’s Mary Adams will explore this fascinating history.

If you cannot attend in person, the program may be viewed through Zoom and Channel 6. If you’d like to attend by Zoom, please click the button below to pre-register or access the program.

High School at 12 PM

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

Tuesday, December 23

Gamers Guild: Ages 8-12 meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 3:30 - 5 PM.

Children can sign-up for Gamers Guild to play all manner of video games and compete against each other, or work together, in a safe and welcoming environment.

This program allows children the chance to interact and grow their gaming skills together.

Page Turners (Ages 9-11)

Saturday,

December 27

The Menagerie by Tui T. Sutherland and Kari Sutherland

Morning Book Group

January 21 at 10

The group is reading On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder.

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. 

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.

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.

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