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| Exeter Public Library Newsletter |
| August 26 - 31, 2024 |
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![The library will be closed on Monday, September 2. The library will be closed on Monday, September 2.](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/e98626e8-d6c8-41fb-b4a7-6aead285bd44) |
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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS | | Blue = Adults Green = Teens Red = Children's Purple = Friends of EPL |
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Monday, August 26
ALL WEEK Scavenger Hunt: Back to School ALL DAY Teen Gaming
2 PM Taiwanese Mah Jongg 6 PM Knitting Group |
| Tuesday, August 27
1 PM Movie Showing 2 PM 2 Over 1 Bridge
3 PM Teen Snack Attack: S'mores! | |
Wednesday, August 28 ALL DAY Teen Gaming
12:30 PM Spanish Table 1 PM American Mah Jongg |
| Thursday, August 29
10 AM Goren Bridge | |
Friday, August 30 No events. The library will be open 9 AM - 5 PM. |
| Saturday, August 31
ALL DAY Exeter UFO Festival | |
![Summer 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 Summer 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](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/bc194952-b7ef-4b84-afad-fe0ace122d04) |
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![Flowers in Pink by August Artist Tish Munton Flowers in Pink by August Artist Tish Munton](https://d1zsowl159ck55.cloudfront.net/07e2dd6d97384660a2a0a1b44820cfab/lib/pluginId_07e2dd6d97384660a2a0a1b44820cfab_org_3951/August%20Artist_la240801181723.png?w=250) | August Artist
Tish Munton | |
![If you still have a rainbow library card, it will no longer be valid starting September 1. If you still have a rainbow library card, it will no longer be valid starting September 1.](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/92cd99c7-9555-486a-9c44-c8bd5a179791) |
New Library CardsReminder to patrons that all Exeter Public Library cards must be 14 digits long. If you still have an old 5 digit library card, please come to the library to update your card! Rainbow cards will no longer be valid starting September 1st. |
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![Printing or Copying is 25 cents for black and white and 75 cents for color per page.. Printing or Copying is 25 cents for black and white and 75 cents for color per page..](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/fe072241-acee-4acb-adba-cca9817eed32) |
| ![Hoopla bonus borrows August 25 - 31 Hoopla bonus borrows August 25 - 31](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/ae00bfbf-2bdf-457c-b63b-a5b44b0c8fc9) |
From August 25 through August 31, choose from a curated selection of eBooks, TV shows, movies, and more without using your monthly borrows on hoopla! |
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![2024 Art & Poetry Challenge Racial Unity Team. Submit by August 31, 2024 2024 Art & Poetry Challenge Racial Unity Team. Submit by August 31, 2024](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/7e9b61c1-5943-46ce-9f1b-c27a9468efd0) |
Racial Unity Team 2024 Art & Poetry ChallengeSend in your submissions by August 31, 2024. |
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![New Pinochle Club at the Library Starting Monday, September 9 at 5:30 PM New Pinochle Club at the Library Starting Monday, September 9 at 5:30 PM](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/0cb5a489-2ad9-4e74-a7ba-d725bc43b240) |
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![Fall Craft Fair Saturday, September 14 10 AM - 3 PM. Fall Craft Fair Saturday, September 14 10 AM - 3 PM.](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/2a7cff05-8168-4fa5-bdf2-8f1f227c7c0d) | | ![Summer Reading Wrap-Up Children read 969 books, teens checked out 712 items, 365 adults participated Summer Reading Wrap-Up Children read 969 books, teens checked out 712 items, 365 adults participated](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/e5c5a01c-730d-4e2f-ac81-aaa407f05d0f) |
Thanks for making this a fun summer! |
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![Communicating Effectively with the Alzheimer's Association Tuesday, September 17 at 6 PM Communicating Effectively with the Alzheimer's Association Tuesday, September 17 at 6 PM](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/49638e66-cece-47a2-acdb-ab9bd1fe6d2a) |
Communicating Effectively Tuesday, September 17 at 6 PM
Join Anne Romney of the Alzheimer's Association to learn how dementia affects communication. Sign-up is required. Please register through the Alzheimer's Association by contacting Melissa Grenier at mgrenier@alz.org or by contacting the library by phone at 603-772-3101 or email at exeterpl.ref@gmail.com. |
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![Snack Attack in the Teen Scene: S'mores on Tuesday, August 20 at 3 PM Snack Attack in the Teen Scene: S'mores on Tuesday, August 20 at 3 PM](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/84015935-c7a2-4c37-843f-6cb8103c43fc) | Teens can enjoy some s'mores in the Teen Scene on Tuesday, August 27 at 3 PM! |
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Join Dr. Edward Rowan for a presentation on mental health and the law on Wednesday, September 18 at 6 PM. The role of the expert witness, criminal competency, criminal responsibility, and more will be discussed. |
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![Banned Book Book Club on Monday, September 23 at 6 PM Banned Book Book Club on Monday, September 23 at 6 PM](https://libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/699eca7e-7755-49ab-86bb-5ec37ac1e8b4) |
In honor of Banned Book Week, patrons are invited to sign up for a special book group on Monday, September 23 at 6 PM. Sign-up and borrow a copy of the book at the Adult Information Desk. |
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![Visual Thinking Strategies Tuesday, September 24 at 6 PM. Visual Thinking Strategies Tuesday, September 24 at 6 PM.](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/d82ae36f-1b3c-46b5-bf0f-1b1e6e6572e7) |
Immerse yourself in some works of art and great group discussions on Tuesday, September 24 at 6 PM. No experience is necessary! | | ![Historic Lighthouses and Keepers of New Hampshire and Southern Maine on Thursday, September 26 at 6 PM. Historic Lighthouses and Keepers of New Hampshire and Southern Maine on Thursday, September 26 at 6 PM.](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/21745e5f-db0d-4c4d-b421-144d2d91eb0f) |
Thursday, September 26 at 6 PM Join Jeremy D'Entremont for a presentation on historic lighthouses and lighthouse keepers. He will highlight the fascinating stories of the lighhouse keepers and their families who, beginning in 1771, mainainted the lighthouses between Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and York, Maine.
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![Ayurveda - Food as Medicine on Thursday, October 3 at 6 PM Ayurveda - Food as Medicine on Thursday, October 3 at 6 PM](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/49217689-30ff-4ca7-bd72-ff1805643a2c) | Ayurveda – Food as Medicine
Thursday, October 3 at 6 PM Join Marianne Mullin for an informative evening and discover the healing power of food. Ayurveda, India’s ancient system of holistic medicine, envelops the body, mind, senses, and soul. The philosophy focuses on using food as medicine, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, being in harmony with nature, and practicing self-care routines. |
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![Exeter UFO Festival August 31 and September 1, 2024 Exeter UFO Festival August 31 and September 1, 2024](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/17a2cd9d-0be5-4d89-943a-c49a2ccd4d8d) |
The festival takes place all day Saturday, August 31, and Sunday, September 1 this year. Click below to learn more about the events and presenters! |
Exeter UFO Festival Website
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![Friends of the Library Group Idea Sharing Event on October 10 from 3 to 5 PM at the Exeter Public Library Friends of the Library Group Idea Sharing Event on October 10 from 3 to 5 PM at the Exeter Public Library](https://d1zsowl159ck55.cloudfront.net/07e2dd6d97384660a2a0a1b44820cfab/lib/pluginId_07e2dd6d97384660a2a0a1b44820cfab_org_3951/Friends%20of%20the%20Library%20Idea%20Sharing%20Event_la240823193016.png?w=315) |
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Movie Scene Tuesdays at 1 PM |
Tuesday movies now 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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![Book cover of If You Tell by Gregg Olsen Book cover of If You Tell by Gregg Olsen](https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/jacket.aspx?UserID=ebsco-test&Password=ebsco-test&Return=T&Type=L&Value=9781542005227) |
Evening Book Group | September 11 at 6:30 PM
The group is reading If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood by Gregg Olsen. Books are available now at the Adult Information desk. |
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![Book cover of The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese Book cover of The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese](https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/jacket.aspx?UserID=ebsco-test&Password=ebsco-test&Return=T&Type=L&Value=9780802162175) |
Morning Book Group | September 18 at 10 AM
The group is reading The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese. Books are available now at the Adult Information Desk. |
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| Teen Activities | New Teen events every Tuesday at 3 PM |
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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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