Seacoast poets "Arrows Left Beside the Bow" shared their poetry with patrons for National Poetry Month on April 17.

In 1824, President Monroe invited the Marquise de Lafayette, the last surviving general of the American Revolutionary War, to come to America. Join us on Tuesday, April 29 at 6 PM for Peter Maguire's presentation chronicling the General's visit to our seacoast with images – both past and present.

Join us for the Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, May 3 from 10 AM - 2 PM. Browse and shop the wares offered by local crafters and artists and be sure to participate in the Friends of the Library raffle for the chance to win special prizes!

Starting Saturday, May 10 at 10 AM, come and speak Italian at the library! This is a community led group, so no experience is necessary.

Friends of EPL Fundraiser

Monday, May 12 at 11 AM - 10 PM

Grab a bite to eat to support a great cause! Otto's Pizza in Exeter will once again be donating 10% of their proceeds for both dining in and take out to support the Friends of Exeter Public Library on Monday, May 12 from 11 AM - 10 PM.

Exeter Public Library welcomes author and hospice nurse Ellie Atherton. Join us for a meaningful conversation and Ellie’s practical guidance on preparing for the final phase of life on Wednesday, May 14 at 10 AM.

Tuesday, May 20 at 6 PM

Join local author Egizia Santilli Brown as she talks about her latest book, Rough Seas and Strange Food: Emigrating from Abruzzo to Nova Scotia. She shares the story of her immigration as a 10-year-old from Italy to Canada.

Children can sign-up for Dungeons & Dragons to work together as a team to complete quests, slay monsters, and achieve personal and group goals within the game. Shadow Slayers (ages 8-12) meets Monday, April 28 at 4 PM, and Croc Conquerors (ages 8-12) meets Thursday, May 1 at 4 PM.

Like the annual run of the alewives, the Alewife Festival returns on Saturday, May 10 from 10 AM - 1 PM in Founders Park. There will be educational information and displays, hourly raffles, and lots of great activities for all ages! Please click the link below to learn more.

The Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest Celebration will take place at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester on Wednesday, May 21 at 5:30 PM. This event is free, but registration is required. Please click the link below to register. 

The Racial Unity Team is hosting its seventh annual Art & Poetry Challenge in 2025. New Hampshire residents are invited to submit a poem or visual work of art inspired by this year’s theme: “Building Bridges, Tearing Down Walls.” Please click the link below to learn more.

Adult Book Groups

Morning Book Group

May 21 at 10 AM

The group is reading The Bird Hotel by Joyce Maynard.

9th-11th Grade at 12 PM

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

Free Food Pantry Delivery for Seniors!

Low-income residents of Exeter and Stratham age 60 or older may qualify to have pantry food and supplies delivered to their door.

Call the food pantry at 603-772-9922 for more information.

Already a St. Vincent de Paul client? Call 603-502-3629 to schedule a delivery.

24-hour advance notice is required.

Deliveries take place on Mondays and Wednesdays. 

A collaborative program with SVdP Exeter and Meals on Wheels.

This comprehensive series delves into the complexities of dementia, providing attendees with a deep understanding of its impact on the brain and body.

Wednesdays

May 21, 1:30 - 2:30 PM
June 25, 1:30 - 2:30 PM

Ages 50 + | Free for residents, $5 for non-residents.

Pre-registration through Exeter Parks & Rec is required. Register at the office, call 603-773-6151, or visit the link below.