Tuesday, September 30 at 6 PM

Interested in traveling the national parks? Not sure where to start? Join expert traveler John Bunker as he discusses the do’s and don’ts of visiting the national parks.

College can be a confusing process for anyone. Emily Keller of Roger Williams University in Rhode Island will be at the library to answer questions and help get the college search started on Wednesday, October 1 at 3:45 PM.

Children can sign up for Dungeons & Dragons! To sign-up for your session 0, please see the Children's Circulation Desk or call 603-772-6036. Prime Suspects (Ages 11-15) will meet on Thursday, October 2 from 4 PM - 6 PM.

Help us “shred” the silence and talk about menopause with a showing of The M Factor, a PBS documentary. Stay after for a discussion of your experience and the movie.

Friday, November 7 at 1:30 PM

Join us for a free AARP presentation "The Scam Landscape: Staying Safe." This event, co-hosted by the AARP NH Speakers Bureau and Exeter Public Library, will help you learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from scams.

Please click the button below for more information and to register.

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!

Vendors wanted! Tables are free, with a requested donation to the Friends of the Library raffle, and will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis. Please click the button below to register. The application closes on Monday, September 29 at 4 PM.

The Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to launch its Back to Local initiative this September, a month-long campaign designed to encourage the community to shop, dine, and explore locally-owned businesses. Throughout September, residents and visitors can take advantage of exclusive deals, promotions, and prizes at participating businesses across the region.

For more information, including a link for businesses to register and a complete list of participating businesses and promotions, please click the button below.

Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce and Exeter Parks & Recreation Department are pleased to present the Powder Keg Beer & Chili Festival on Saturday, October 4 from 12 PM - 4 PM at Swasey Parkway in Exeter. Please click the button below for more information.

The Energy Committee has once again partnered with the non-profit organization Window Dressers to bring low-cost window inserts to the Exeter area in January 2026. This year, eligible towns include Exeter, Brentwood, East Kingston, Kensington, Newfields, and Stratham.

Throughout the fall of 2025, you can sign up to have your windows measured and receive an immediate cost estimate. Please click the button below to learn more.

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.

High School at 12 PM

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

Page Turners (Ages 9-11)

Saturday,

October 25

Current Book: Odder by Katherine Applegate

Adult Book Groups

Morning Book Group

October 15 at 10

The group is reading That Librarian by Amanda Jones.

Wednesday, November 5

at 6:30 PM

Come join the newest Adult Book Group at the Library! Each month a different nonfiction book title will be discussed. Suggestions for future reads are always welcomed by talking to a librarian or email exeterplprograms@gmail.com!

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 exeterpl.programs@gmail.com.

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.

South Main Street, Concord, NH

The New Hampshire Book Festival will take place on October 3-4, 2025. It is a free festival supported by ticketed keynote events for schoolchildren, adults, and families.

The festival will feature more than 50 nationally recognized authors and poets. Experience live presentations, engaging panels, and book signings that connect readers and writers in meaningful conversations.

Please click the button below to learn more.

Tuesday, September 30 at 2:30 PM

10 Hampton Road, Exeter, NH

Meet live raptors and discover how to be a stellar neighbor and advocate for wildlife! Free for residents, $5 for non-residents.

Preregistration through Exeter Parks & Rec is required. Register at their office, by calling 603-773-6151, or by clicking the button below.

Seifert Performing Arts Center

44 Geremonty Drive, Salem, NH

Experience the thrill of live orchestral music and create unforgettable memories with family and friends.

All performances are held at the Seifert Performing Arts Center (unless otherwise noted).

All concerts now begin at 2:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Dates and times are subject to change. Please click the button below to visit the orchestra's website.

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.