Exeter Public Library Newsletter

September 30 - October 5, 2024

A pile of felt pumpkins on display at the Adult Information desk.


The library will be closed Monday, October 14

THIS WEEK'S EVENTS

Blue = Adults
Green = Teens
Red = Children's
Purple = Friends of EPL

Monday, September 30

ALL WEEK Scavenger Hunt: Fall

ALL DAY Teen Gaming

2 PM Taiwanese Mah Jongg

5:30 PM Pinochle Group

6 PM Knitting Group

Tuesday, October 1

10 AM All Ages Story Time

10 AM Learn Korean

1 PM Movie Showing

2 PM 2 Over 1 Bridge 

3 PM Teens Paint Mini Canvases

3:30 PM It's Game Time (Ages 6-8)

Wednesday, October 2

ALL DAY Teen Gaming

10 AM Story Time (Ages 3+)

12:30 PM Spanish Table

1 PM American Mah Jongg

2 PM Book Talks: 277 Water Street

Thursday, October 3

10 AM Goren Bridge

10 AM All Ages Story Time

4 PM - 6 PM Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 8+)

6 PM Ayurveda: Food as Medicine

Friday, October 4

9 AM - 4 PM Children's Open Art

11 AM Book Talks: Langdon Place

3 PM Teen Refreshing Fridays

Saturday, October 5

12 - 4 PM Beer and Chili Festival in Downtown Exeter

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
A painting of a puffin done on fabric by October artist Mary L. Sottung

October Artist

Mary L. Sottung

If you still have a rainbow library card, it will no longer be valid starting September 1.

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! Rainbow cards are no longer valid.

Printing or Copying is 25 cents for black and white and 75 cents for color per page. Cash or check only.
Learn Korean basics every other Tuesday at 10 AM starting October 1st
Evening Taiwanese Mah Jongg from 5 PM - 7 PM.

Starting Monday, October 7, learn and play Taiwanese Mah Jongg in the evenings from 5 PM - 7 PM!

Friends of the Library Group Idea Sharing Event on October 10 from 3 to 5 PM at the Exeter Public Library
Ayurveda - Food as Medicine on Thursday, October 3 at 6 PM

Ayurveda – Food as Medicine

Thursday, October 3 at 6 PM

Join Marianne Mullin, certified holistic life coach, to discover the healing power of food. Learn about your body type and how to eat according to that. Learn about the healing properties of food.

Teen Art Contest: Submit Your Work Monday, September 30 - Thursday, October 17. Anonymous Voting Runs 10/18-11/4. Find out the winner at a party on Tuesday, November 5 at 3 PM.
It's Game Time Tuesday, October 1 at 3:30 PM

It's Game Time

Tuesday, October 1 at 3:30 PM

Children aged 6-8 can sign-up for It’s Game Time to learn how to play all manner of video games and compete against each other or work together.

Dungeons & Dragons: Croc Conquerors on Thursday, October 3 at 4 PM.

Dungeons & Dragons: Croc Conquerors

Thursday, October 3 at 4 PM

Children aged 8-12 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.

Ghost Hunting 101 with Valerie Lofaso on Thursday, October 10 at 6 PM

Curious about the paranormal? What is it really like to go on an investigation? Join paranormal investigator and Medium Valerie Lofaso for an introduction to ghost hunting – from equipment to ethics to sharing real local ghost stories.

Avalyn Reed Trio will perform Tuesday, October 15 at 6 PM.

Avalyn Reed Trio

Tuesday, October 15 at 6 PM

Get ready for more music at the library! The Avalyn Reed Trio will be performing as part of their Whirwind Woodwind World Tour 2024, featuring music from countries like England, Ukraine, Romania, and more! Their music is played on two clarinets and a bassoon.

Friends of Exeter Public Library fundraiser at Otto's Pizza on Monday, October 21.

Monday, October 21

The Friends of the Exeter Public Library invite you to visit Otto's Pizza at 33 Water Street in Exeter on Monday, October 21. Starting at 11:30 AM, grab a bite to eat to support a great cause. 10% of all food sales will go to the Friends of the Exeter Public Library.

Author Talk with Bill Price Jr. on Tuesday, October 22 at 6 PM.

Author Talk: Bill Price Jr.

Tuesday, October 22 at 6 PM

Bill Price Jr. has over a dozen publications and has published four novels in two genres: medieval fantasy and supernatural thriller. Join Bill as he talks about his latest book, Fallen Love. It is about two people who, despite everything, are drawn together and have to fight for their place in the world – and their lives.

Teen Art Contest: Submit Your Work Monday, September 30 - Thursday, October 17. Anonymous Voting Runs 10/18-11/4. Find out the winner at a party on Tuesday, November 5 at 3 PM.
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Adult Book Groups

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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The evening book group is reading Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano for their meeting on Wednesday, October 9 at 6:30 PM.

Evening Book Group

October 9 at 6:30 PM

The group is reading Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. 

The morning book group is reading All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley for their meeting on Wednesday, October 16 at 10 AM.

Morning Book Group

October 16 at 10 AM

The group is reading All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley. 

Games at the Library

Bridge at the Library. New Bridge Tuesdays at 2PM. Goren Bridge Thursdays at 10 AM
Mah Jongg at the library. Taiwanese Mah Jongg every Monday at 2 PM and 5 PM. American Mah Jongg every Wednesday at 1 PM
Evening Taiwanese Mah Jongg Monday at 5 PM
Pinochle Club Monday Evenings 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM.
Cribbage 2nd Saturday of each month 10 AM - 12 PM

Language at the Library

Spanish Table Wednesdays 12:30 to 2 PM.
Learn Korean basics every other Tuesday at 10 AM starting October 1st

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 contact exeterpl.ref@gmail.com

Teen Activities

New Teen events every Tuesday at 3 PM

All Day Gaming for teens every Monday and Wednesday
Refreshing Fridays for Teens Fridays at 3 PM
Teen Tuesdays September 2024 Tuesdays at 3 PM. October 1: Mini Canvas Painting, October 8: Bead Lizards, October 15: Candy Tasting, October 22: Zentangles, October 29: Ping Pong
Teen Fall Book Groups Bring Your Own Book Saturday, October 18, Saturday, November 16, and Saturday, December 14 at 11 AM.
September 2024 Programs Calendar
October 2024 Programs Calendar

* All programs at the library are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. *

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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