Exeter Public Library Newsletter October 13 - 18, 2025 |
Exeter Public Library Newsletter October 13 - 18, 2025 |
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Censorship's Impact on Authors & Society
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Julia, the library's director, discussed censorship's impact on authors and society for Banned Book Week on Wednesday, October 8 at Water Street Bookstore.
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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS | | Blue = Adults
Green = Teens
Red = Children's
Purple = Friends of EPL |
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Monday, October 13
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Tuesday, October 14 ALL WEEK Cat Moods Scavenger Hunt
10 AM All Ages Story Time 1 PM Movie Showing
2 PM 2 Over 1 Bridge 3 PM Teens Decorate Cookies
3:30 PM Art Club (Ages 6-8) | |
Wednesday, October 15 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 Chess Group 6:30 PM Evening Book Group |
| Thursday, October 16
10 AM All Ages Story Time 10 AM American Standard Bridge
1 PM French Table 3:30 PM Teen Anime Club
4 PM Dungeons & Dragons: Stormy Nights (Ages 8-12)
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Friday, October 17
9 AM - 4 PM Children's Open Art 2 PM Book Talks: Riverwoods
3 PM Refreshing Fridays | |
Saturday, October 18 9 AM 6th Grade Book Group
9:30 AM Dewey's Book Buds Book Group (Ages 8-9) 10 AM Italian Table
10 AM Screening of The M Factor for World Menopause Day 10 AM 7th Grade Book Group
11 AM 8th Grade Book Group 12 PM Grades 9-11 Book Group |
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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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 | October Artists
Amanda Kidd-Kestler, Elise Morissette, and Alex Jutras | |
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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! |
| Sign-up for ParentSquare
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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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 | 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. |
| Email Alerts Sign Up
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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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Prohibition of Open Fires
Due to drought conditions and low water levels, Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a state-wide proclamation prohibiting kindling of any open fire and smoking in or near woodlands. Click the button below to read the full proclamation and to review exclusions. |
| Governor Ayotte Proclamation
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| Learn More at Exeternh.gov
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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. |
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A panel of college admission counselors will be at the library to break down myths, share insider tips, and answer questions to help make the college application process less intimidating. |
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 | Monday, October 27 from 4 - 6 PM
The Exeter Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will help you track your ancestors using the library's Ancestry.com account. Bring your own laptop or use one of the library's. Please bring the names and dates of your parents/grandparents to the Meeting Room on the third floor. |
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Drawing from decades of research and eyewitness testimony, Ronny dives deep into the strange overlap between the paranormal and the unexplained. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, this presentation will leave you questioning reality. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Exeter Public Library. |
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Presented by Attorney Kathryn S. Williams and Attorney James W. Hardy of K.S.W. Law. Topics to be discussed include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare proxies. |
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Learn ways to survive and thrive during loss at the Holiday "Sur-Thrive-all" Grief and Loss Seminar on Thursday, November 6 at 2 PM. Presented by Penny Remick, Grief Specialist, LCMHC. To learn more, please call 857-373-9457. |
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 | 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. |
| AARP Presentation Registration
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Get ready for spooky fun and frightfully festive activities at the annual Halloween Parade & Costume Contest in downtown Exeter with Parks & Recreation, local businesses, and the entire community! Costume Contest at 10:30 AM
Show off your creativity and Halloween spirit! Arrive early to sign up and participate in our costume contest. Prizes will be awarded to winners. Parade at 11 AM
Following the costume contest, join us for the Halloween Parade through downtown Exeter. Participants of all ages are welcome to walk in the parade. Downtown Trick-or-Treat from 12:00 to 3:00 PM
After the parade, enjoy trick-or-treating at local businesses throughout downtown. Participating locations will be marked with signage and decorations. Don’t forget your treat bags! | |
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Phillips Exeter Academy's Lamont Poetry Series opens on Wednesday, November 5 with a reading by Lisa Russ Spaar. Readings begin at 7:30 PM and are followed by a book signing. Readings are free and open to the public. The reading will be held in the Phillips Church and Multi-faith Center. |
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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. |
| Window Dressers Website
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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, October 18. |
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6th Grade at 9 AM | An Outbreak of Witchcraft by Deborah Noyes |
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7th Grade at 10 AM | In the Hall With the Knife by Diana Peterfreund |
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8th Grade at 11 AM | Attack of the Black Rectangles by Amy Sarig King |
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High School at 12 PM | The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams |
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Stop by or call the Children's Room at 603-772-6036 to register for our fall clubs, including Art Club, Dungeons and Dragons, Gamers Guild, Music Makers, Nifty Knitting, and our book clubs!
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Tuesday, October 14 |
Art Club: Ages 6-8 meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 3:30 - 4:30 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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Thursday, October 16
| 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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November 1 |  |
Delilah by John Bemelmans Marciano. Book is read during the meeting! |
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LC's Chapter Chasers (Ages 7-8) |
Saturday, November 8 |
 | The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale by Jon Klassen |
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Dewey's Book Buds (Ages 8-9) |
Saturday, October 18 |
 | Dragons and Marshmallows by Asia Citro |
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Page Turners (Ages 9-11) | Saturday,
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Odder by Katherine Applegate |
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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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Evening Book Group | October 15 at 6:30
The group is reading Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. |
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Morning Book Group | October 15 at 10
The group is reading That Librarian by Amanda Jones. |
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| NEW Nonfiction Book Group |
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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! |
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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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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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| Parks & Recreation Programs |
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Open Enrollment Office Hours |
32 Court Street
| Wednesdays, October 8 - November 3 |
10 AM - 12 PM |
Exeter Parks & Recreation will have an agent from United Healthcare to answer any questions you may have during this year's Medicare Open Enrollment period. Visit with a professional health insurance agent to discuss Medicare options at no cost. "Open Office" hours are available to anyone looking for more information.
Please click the button below for more information. |
| Medicare Open Enrollment Office Hours
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Quilling 101 (Ages 50+)
| Tuesdays, 10:30 AM - 12 PM | Session 1: 32 Court Street
October 14 - November 4 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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| New Hampshire Philharmonic |
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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. |
| NH Philharmonic Website
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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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