Exeter Public Library Newsletter September 7 - 12, 2026 |
Exeter Public Library Newsletter September 7 - 12, 2026 |
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Exeter Public Library’s First In‑Service Day Delivers Major Savings!
On Monday, August 31, Exeter Public Library closed its doors for its first-ever In‑Service Day. If you're interested in what went on Monday, click the button below to read the Director's letter to the community thanking you for your support. |
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On Monday, the Teen Scene received some new genre bookcases, a snack corner, and a new layout! | |
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Congratulations to all the winners of the Teen Summer Reading prizes! Pictured here are the winners of the cryptid-themed board games and the Water Street Bookstore gift card.
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Appointments are still available for the Blood Drive on Friday, September 11! | |
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| THIS WEEK'S EVENTS |
| Blue = Adults
Green = Teens Red = Children's Purple = Friends of EPL
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Monday, September 7 CLOSED
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ALL WEEK Back to School Scavenger Hunt 10 AM All Ages Story Time
1 PM Movie Showing 2 PM 2 over 1 Bridge Lesson
3:30 PM Teen Tuesday: LEGOs | |
Wednesday, September 9 ALL DAY Teen Gaming
10 AM Ages 3+ Story Time 12:30 PM Spanish Table
1 PM American Mah Jongg
3:30 PM Teen Snack Attack: Apple Tasting
6:30 PM Evening Book Group | |
Thursday, September 10 10 AM All Ages Story Time
10 AM American Standard Bridge 3:30 PM Teen Anime Club
4:30 PM Japanese Table 5:30 PM French Table |
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Friday, September 11
9 AM - 4 PM Children's Open Art 10 AM - 3 PM Blood Drive
3:30 PM Refreshing Fridays | |
Saturday, September 12 10 AM Italian Table
10 AM Cribbage with Friends of EPL | |
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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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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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Check out an outdoor history exhibit trail along Swasey Parkway that explores Exeter's story! Brought to you by the Exeter 250 Celebration Commission, Exeter Historical Society, Exeter Public Library, and the generous sponsors above. |
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Join us at the Fall Craft Fair to browse and shop the wares offered by local crafters and artists. Be sure to participate in the Friends of the Library raffle for the chance to win special prizes! |
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On July 13, 2026, the Selectboard approved a reduction in water use restrictions from Level 4 to Level 3, pursuant to Exeter Town Ordinance, Chapter 16, Section 1610.5. |
| Learn More at Exeternh.gov
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A no food cooking class. Come talk and learn about food from different cultures, techniques, and share recipes. | |  |
Schedule your appointment by clicking the button below and entering EXETERLIBRARY or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). If you are an eligible type O, B- or A- donor, consider a Power Red donation – red blood cells are the most needed blood component.
Save time on the day of your appointment by completing RapidPass at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass. |
| Blood Drive Appointment Page
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This seminar will include Medicare Basics, Social Security, and Estate Planning. Presented by Tim Harrington, Heidi Hebert, and Terrie Harman. Registration is welcome but not required.
Please call 603-778-3131 to RSVP. |
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 | Caring for an aging loved one can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate alone.
Join us for an informative evening with a panel of elder care professionals who will share guidance, resources, and practical advice about caring for older adults in today’s healthcare environment. Provided by Allen Insurance Advisors, Constellation Health Services, Oasis Senior Advisors, and Elderhood Advisors.
RSVP REQUESTED: BVERITY@CONSTELLATIONHS.COM 207-229-7555 |
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The DAR 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 names and dates for your parents/ grandparents as well. |
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Exeter Parks & Recreation has launched a volunteer-facilitated men’s discussion group designed to provide adult men with a safe, welcoming space to connect, reflect, and support one another in navigating the challenges of everyday life. Please click the button below to learn more and to register. |
| Exeter Men's Group
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Exeter Parks & Recreation is thrilled to be hosting the Town-Wide Fall Yard Sale, and you’re invited! Get ready to treasure hunt your way across Exeter. Please click the button below to learn more. |
| Town-Wide Fall Yard Sale
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The Conservation Commission will be hosting an Art in the Barn Fundraiser, showcasing various art from emerging and established artists throughout our region. The event will be held on Saturday, September 26 from 1 - 4 PM at the historic Raynes Barn, located at 61 Newfields Road. Please click the button below to learn more.
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The 2026 NH Book Festival will take place on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3 in Concord, NH, featuring bestselling authors Jodi Picoult, Jeff Kinney, and more! Please click the button below to learn more. |
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The 14th Annual Powder Keg Beer & Chili Festival will take place on Saturday, October 3 at Swasey Parkway in downtown Exeter from 12 PM - 4 PM. Please click the button below to learn more. |
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U.S. Independence 250th Celebration
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The Exeter 250 Celebration Commission invites the public to attend an event planned by the Exeter Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution on Thursday, September 17 at 1 PM at the American Independence Center as a part of Constitution Week. This event is free and open to the public.
This presentation will discuss the famous Faulkner Constitution mural projection at the National Archives. The title comes from Abigail Adams's famous 1776 letter to John Adams, urging him to "remember the ladies" in the new nation's laws. Please click the button below to learn more. |
| Remembering the Ladies
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250th Book Group | Thursday, September 24 at 6:30 |
The group is reading Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution by Nathaniel Philbrick. Copies are available at the Adult Information Desk. |
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| Teen Scene Weekly programs begin at 3:30 PM. Join us for Gaming Club and Writing Club on Mondays, Teen Tuesdays, All Day Gaming on Wednesdays, Anime Club on Thursdays, and Refreshing Fridays!
Also, get ready for Snack Attack: Apple Tasting on Wednesday, September 9! |
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| Teen Book Groups The groups will meet on Saturday, October 17. Copies are available at the Adult Information Desk. |
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6th Grade
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The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau |
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7th Grade at 10 AM
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The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me by Roald Dahl |
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8th Grade at 11 AM
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The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin |
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High School at 12 PM
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And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie |
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Clubs start meeting in October, but you can sign up in person or over the phone at 603-772-6036! |
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Exeter Area YMCA
56 Linden Street, Exeter, NH 603-642-3361 |
| Exeter Area YMCA Website
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Keeping working with the Southern District YMCA in the fall! Please click the button below to learn more about current openings. |
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Coffee and Conversation |
Mondays 9 - 10 AM Community Room No registration needed! |
Looking to connect —whether you’re new to the Y or have been part of our community for years? Coffee & Conversation offers a warm and welcoming space to gather. Over a cup of coffee or tea, we’ll share stories, talk about life, and enjoy meaningful conversation. It’s a great way to build friendships, find support, and feel at home in the Y community. Open to all. |
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THE COMMONS @ THE Y
Your space to work, connect & unwind. Every Monday, 3 - 5 PM, Starting September 14 The Commons is a relaxed after-school space for tweens to get homework done, hang out with friends, enjoy activities, and simply take a break after the school day. Come for a little while or stay and make the space your own. |
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Looking for a place to work out, play sports, and hang with friends? The YMCA has the equipment, classes, and activities to help you reach your goals and have fun doing it! |
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Saturday, September 19, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Camp Lincoln 67 Ball Road, Kingston, NH |
Join us for the third annual Women's Wellness Day at YMCA Camp Lincoln – a day dedicated to your well-being.
Please click the button below to learn more and to register. |
| Women's Wellness Day
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Reconnect with your body and bond with your baby in this gentle, supportive yoga class designed for new mothers and infants up to 3 to 4 months old. No yoga experience is necessary – just come as you are.
Please click the button below to learn more and to register. |
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The YMCA's Parkinson’s Wellness classes are designed for individuals living with Parkinson’s and focus on improving balance, mobility, strength, flexibility, and overall well-being. Please click the button below to register for a program. |
| Parkinson's Programs Registration
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Mondays & Wednesdays | Session 3: September 14th – October 7th (8 Classes)
3 - 3:45 PM, Studio Beat Ages 13 - 18
Ready to lift with confidence? Join Fox, a certified personal trainer and science-based lifting specialist, for focused 45-minute sessions designed to help you build strength safely and effectively. Please click the button below to register. |
| Teen Lifting Club
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Nonfiction Book Group | October 7 at 6:30 PM
The group is reading 1776 by David McCullough. Copies available now! |
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Evening Book Group | September 9 at 6:30 PM
The group is reading Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Copies available now! |
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Morning Book Group | September 16 at 10 AM
The group is reading Eldherhood by Louise Aronson. Copies available now! |
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Movie Scene
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Tuesday movies start at 1 PM. Enjoy a movie on the big screen! Click below to see what's playing next. |
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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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Language at the Library
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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, please email exeterplprograms@gmail.com.
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Keep in Touch with Your Community! |
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Email Alerts from Town of Exeter, NH
For more information and to sign up, click the button below. |
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul Exeter
53 Lincoln Street | Offers emergency food to low-income individuals and families who are residents of Exeter, Stratham, Newfields, Brentwood, Kensington and East Kingston. |
| St. Vincent de Paul Exeter Website
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Lamprey Health Care |
Mobile Health Service Van partnering with local organizations and locations to bring critical health-related services out into the community. |
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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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