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| Exeter Public Library Newsletter |
| June 10 - June 15, 2024 |
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![Exeter Public Library will be closed Wednesday, June 19 Exeter Public Library will be closed Wednesday, June 19](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/3ca4f4d2-c0ec-4475-9949-d98156aa2ce6) |
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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS | | Blue = Adults Green = Teens Red = Children's Purple = Friends of EPL |
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Monday, June 10
ALL WEEK Scavenger Hunt: Birds
2 PM Taiwanese Mah Jongg 6 PM Knitting Group |
| Tuesday, June 11
10 AM Children's All Ages Story Time 1 PM Movie Showing
2 PM 2 Over 1 Bridge 3 PM Teens Eat Popsicles
6:30 Friends of EPL Meeting | |
Wednesday, June 12 ALL DAY Teen Gaming
10 AM Children's Story Time (Ages 3+) 1 PM American Mah Jongg
1 PM Spanish Table 6:30 PM Evening Book Group |
| Thursday, June 13
10 AM Children's All Ages Story Time 10 AM Adult Goren Bridge |
| Friday, June 14
9 AM - 4 PM Children's Open Art 2 PM Book Talks: Langdon Place |
| Saturday, June 15
New Saturday Hours Begin
9 AM - 1 PM. |
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![New Hours New Hours](https://d1zsowl159ck55.cloudfront.net/07e2dd6d97384660a2a0a1b44820cfab/lib/pluginId_07e2dd6d97384660a2a0a1b44820cfab_org_3951/New Hours_la240321195215.png?w=431) | Starting June 15, the library will be open 9 AM - 1 PM on Saturdays. |
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New Library Cards
Reminder 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! Old cards will no longer work with our online resources such as hoopla and Libby. |
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![A painting of a girl with flowers in her hair by June artist Janice Olenio-Michienzi A painting of a girl with flowers in her hair by June artist Janice Olenio-Michienzi](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/71e53585-2110-4f92-aa5b-49576908268a) |
June ArtistJanice Olenio-Michienzi
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![Picnic in Founder's Park Thursday, June 27 from 1 to 2:30 PM. All ages welcome Picnic in Founder's Park Thursday, June 27 from 1 to 2:30 PM. All ages welcome](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/44a95017-bc5f-4feb-b8b1-23f91be2aaa7) |
Thursday, June 27 at 1 - 2:30 PM
Pack a picnic and play some games in Founder's Park! This event is free but please consider bringing a shelf-stable food donation for St. Vincent de Paul. Come meet other local service organizations like YMCA and Seacoast Eat Local. Make sure to grab a raffle ticket at the picnic then venture down to the Farmer's Market to submit your ticket to the raffle!
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| ![Poco Amare in Concert Tuesday, June 18 at 6:30 PM Poco Amare in Concert Tuesday, June 18 at 6:30 PM](https://libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/97e39e45-8fbf-4ce3-aaae-a67561243590) |
Mark your calendars and don't miss the live musical performance by Poco Amare on Tuesday, June 18. |
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![Opening Ceremonies 6/17 Grab your swag bag. 6/18 at 3 PM make your own buttons. 6/19 library closed. 6/20 at 3 PM Make your own stickers. 6/21 All Day Movie Marathon Opening Ceremonies 6/17 Grab your swag bag. 6/18 at 3 PM make your own buttons. 6/19 library closed. 6/20 at 3 PM Make your own stickers. 6/21 All Day Movie Marathon](https://libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/94bfb72b-2fe9-431e-9324-a958670954c0) |
Teen Summer Reading starts Monday, June 17 Teens can stop by the library next Monday for their free swag bags. |
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![Family Emergency Preparedness with Seacoast Public Health Network Thursday, June 20 at 5:30 PM Family Emergency Preparedness with Seacoast Public Health Network Thursday, June 20 at 5:30 PM](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/14f4f351-1dc4-400f-8c5d-88822a66cd1e) |
The Seacoast Public Health Network offers a free program on family emergency preparedness. On Thursday, June 20, learn how to create a plan and stay safe during disasters. Make sure your loved ones are ready for whatever comes your way. |
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![cover of the book Code Mercy by Amanda Huot cover of the book Code Mercy by Amanda Huot](https://d1zsowl159ck55.cloudfront.net/07e2dd6d97384660a2a0a1b44820cfab/lib/pluginId_07e2dd6d97384660a2a0a1b44820cfab_org_3951/Mercy_Amanda_la240524200943.png?w=315) | Author Talk: Amanda Huot
Saturday, June 22 at 11 AM Meet the author of Code Mercy, Amanda Huot. Amanda is a resident of Manchester, NH and works in the Public Defender’s Office. She is attending Grace Christian University online and will graduate with her Master’s in Ministry. |
| ![Summer Movie Marathon July 1 - July 5 Summer Movie Marathon July 1 - July 5](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/9e59ad29-19c2-4035-9f01-7cb45c43a2ba) |
Looking for something to watch this summer? Join us for movies in the Meeting Room on Tuesday, July 2 and Friday, July 5 at 1 PM. There will also be family friendly movies in the Craft Room of the Children's room on Monday, July 1 and Wednesday, July 3! |
| ![Poor Howard Music Performance July 18 at 6 PM Poor Howard Music Performance July 18 at 6 PM](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/193422f5-0b24-40aa-aff9-500269ffb404) |
The Friends of Exeter Public Library present "A Walk Through the Delta" with Poor Howard on Thursday, July 18! Enjoy an introduction to early southern blues and ragtime on 12-string guitar with harmonica accompaniment. |
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![Teen Summer Reading Drawing Contest: Submit a drawing in any style by 7/2 to enter. Digital submissions can be sent to exeterpl.teens@gmail.com Come vote for your favorite by 7/9 in the Teen Scene. Teen Summer Reading Drawing Contest: Submit a drawing in any style by 7/2 to enter. Digital submissions can be sent to exeterpl.teens@gmail.com Come vote for your favorite by 7/9 in the Teen Scene.](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/68a31cd5-8cce-4bf8-b2b1-f9d38903b13b) |
Calling all Teen Artists Submit your drawings, of any style, to the Teen Summer Reading. Submit by July 2 to be placed in the running for a prize! Submit by either giving your art to a librarian or by emailing your art to exeterpl.teens@gmail.com. |
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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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![The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff](https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/jacket.aspx?UserID=ebsco-test&Password=ebsco-test&Return=T&Type=L&Value=9780593498958) |
Evening Book Group | Wednesday, June 12 at 6:30 PM
The group is reading The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff. Books are available now at the Adult Circulation Desk. |
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![Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese](https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/jacket.aspx?UserID=ebsco-test&Password=ebsco-test&Return=T&Type=L&Value=9781250278555) |
Morning Book Group | Wednesday, June 26 at 10 AM
The group is reading Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese. Books are available now at the Adult Circulation Desk. |
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| Children's Summer Reading | Sign-up starts July 1! |
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| Teen Summer Reading | Starting June 17! |
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Adult Summer Reading
July 1 - August 16 |
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![Passport Reading Challenge Passport Reading Challenge](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/efbc68d2-fdce-4045-a9b3-a117950aae01) |
![](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/5599cb3d-5e07-457e-b03e-1f97570ba10c) | Passport Reading Challenge |
Pick up a Reading Passport for the summer then grab a new reading challenge each week at the desk. When you’ve completed your challenge, talk to the front desk and get a stamp in your reading challenge passport! Once you’ve completed 6 challenges, you are entered for a chance to win the grand prize! |
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![New Hampshire Scavenger Hunt New Hampshire Scavenger Hunt](https://www.libraryaware.com/3951/Files/AnonymousDisplay/1164d5a8-a424-499d-be78-3b5463407b3a) |
NH Scavenger Hunt |
Begins Thursday, June 27 at the Picnic in the Park! Pick up a scavenger hunt and take a photo at 6 of the 10 locations. Show the desk your photos to have them stamped off. Complete the challenge for a prize and entry to the grand prize raffle. Ends Friday, August 16 at 4 PM. Raffle winner will be contacted on Monday, August 19. |
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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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