Exeter Public Library Newsletter August 17 - 22, 2026 |
Exeter Public Library Newsletter August 17 - 22, 2026 |
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On Wednesday, August 12, the Exeter DPW, Exeter Fire Department, and Exeter Police Department visited the library for Touch-a-Truck!
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Patrons learned simple steps to preserve family memories at Don't Make Your History a Mystery on Wednesday, August 12.
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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 17
ALL WEEK Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt ALL WEEK Teen Takeover
ALL DAY Teen Gaming
1 PM Taiwanese Mah Jongg
5 PM Taiwanese Mah Jongg 6 PM Knitting Group |
| Tuesday, August 18
10 AM All Ages Story Time 10 AM Learn Korean
1 PM Movie Showing 2 PM 2 over 1 Bridge Lesson
3 PM Teen Takeover: Ceramics 5:30 PM The Wandering Cook
6:30 PM Friends of EPL Meeting | |
Wednesday, August 19 10 AM Ages 3+ Story Time
12:30 PM Spanish Table 1 PM American Mah Jongg
3 PM Teen Takeover: Cheese Tasting 5 PM Teen Takeover: BookFlix → Registration required |
| Thursday, August 20
ALL DAY Teen Gaming 10 AM All Ages Story Time
10 AM American Standard Bridge 5 PM Teen Takeover: Dungeons & Dragons → Registration required
5:30 PM French Table | |
Friday, August 21
9 AM - 4 PM Children's Open Art 2 PM Book Talks: Riverwoods
3:30 - 4 PM Teen Takeover: Frozen T-Shirt Contest → Registration required 4 - 10 PM Teen Takeover: Library Lock-In → Registration form must be turned in by Thursday, August 20 at 8 PM. |
| Saturday, August 22
10 AM Italian Table 1 PM Teen Takeover Ends |
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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. | |
 | August Artist
Bruce Jones | |
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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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End 68 Hours of Hunger is a public not-for-profit effort to confront the hunger that some school children experience when they aren’t in school. Bins are located at the entrances to the Children's Room and the main floor. If you're hungry, please take what you need!
Donations can also be dropped off at either of the bins. Click the button below to learn more about this program. |
| End 68 Hours of Hunger
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With over 1.2 billion records in over 3,000 databases, Ancestry Library Edition is the most comprehensive online source of information for conducting genealogical and local history. Visit the library with your own device or borrow one of the library's laptops to access Ancestry! |
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A no food cooking class. Come talk and learn about food from different cultures, techniques, and share recipes. | |  |
Tell your server you’re dining to support the Friends of Exeter Public Library, and 20% of participating dine-in purchases will be donated to the Friends! Your meal will help support our work right here in the community. |
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Join the Seacoast Storytellers in Study Room 3 of the library on Tuesday, August 25 at 6:30 PM. All storytellers and story listeners are welcome! |
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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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Vendors wanted for the Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, September 26 from 10 AM - 2 PM. Booths are free, with a requested donation to a Friends of the Library raffle, and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Please click the button below to register. Questions? Email exeterplfairs@gmail.com or call 603-772-3101. Registration closes on Friday, August 21.
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! |
| Fall Craft Fair Registration
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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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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 UFO Festival will take place on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6. Please click the button below to learn more. |
| Exeter UFO Festival
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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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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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U.S. Independence 250th Celebration
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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 Summer Activities Thank you to everyone who participated in Teen Summer Reading 2026!
All Day Gaming, Bring Your Own Book Group, and Refreshing Fridays will continue in August, and join us on Tuesdays at 3 PM for Snack Attack! |
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| Teen Takeover! August 17 - 22
Before the summer ends, join us for an additional week of new programs, special activities, and daily check-out prizes! Free and open to all teens 12-18. Please visit the Adult Information Desk or call 603-772-3101 to register for BookFlix, Dungeons & Dragons, and the Frozen T-shirt Contest, and stop by to pick up a copy of The Silver Eyes by Scott Cawthon!
For the Library Lock-In, a parent or legal guardian must fill out a registration form by Thursday, August 20 at 8 PM. |
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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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Back to school is just around the corner! Help us keep local classrooms stocked by donating to our Back to School drive. Visit the giving tree in our lobby to see what's needed and drop off supplies! |
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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. |
| YMCA Job 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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Tuesday, August 18 at 5 PM Community Room |
This workshop will explore how building confidence in communication, setting boundaries, and navigating difficult conversations can support emotional well-being, strengthen relationships, and help you approach conflict with greater ease and self-trust. Please click the button below to register. |
| Conflict Confidence
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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. |
| Baby & Me Postnatal Yoga
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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 2: August 3rd – August 26th (8 Classes)
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 | September 2 at 6:30 PM
The group is reading Midnight in Chernobyl by Adam Higginbotham. 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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Games at the Library |
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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. |
| Email Alerts Sign Up
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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. |
| Mobile Health Services
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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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