Exeter Public Library Newsletter

September 2 - 7, 2024

A sunset through the windows in the Mystery Wing

Aliens grace Exeter at the UFO Festival August 31 and September 1!

The library will be closed on Monday, September 2.
The Library will be closed on Thursday, September 5 from 11 AM - 1:30 PM for staff development.

THIS WEEK'S EVENTS

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

Monday, September 2

CLOSED

Tuesday, September 3

ALL WEEK Scavenger Hunt: Sports

10 AM All Ages Story Time

1 PM Movie Showing

2 PM 2 Over 1 Bridge 

3 PM Teens Build LEGOs

Wednesday, September 4

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, September 5

9 AM Goren Bridge

10 AM All Ages Story Time

11 AM - 1:30 PM CLOSED for staff development. The library will reopen at 1:30 PM and close at 8 PM.

Friday, September 6

9 AM - 4 PM Children's Open Art

11 AM Book Talks: Langdon Place

3 PM Teen Refreshing Fridays

Saturday, September 7

No events. The library will be open 9 AM - 1 PM.

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
String art by September artist Fred Marshall

September Artist

Fred Marshall

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 Rainbow cards are no longer valid.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.
Fall Craft Fair Saturday, September 14 10 AM - 3 PM.
Weekly Spanish Table New Start Time on Wednesdays now 12:30 PM to 2 PM
Goren System Bridge will meet 9 - 11 AM on Thursday, September 5.
New Pinochle Club at the Library Starting Monday, September 9 at 5:30 PM
Communicating Effectively with the Alzheimer's Association Tuesday, September 17 at 6 PM

Communicating Effectively

Tuesday, September 17 at 6 PM

Join Anne Romney of the Alzheimer's Association to learn how dementia affects communication. Sign-up is required. Please register through the Alzheimer's Association by contacting Melissa Grenier at mgrenier@alz.org or by contacting the library by phone at 603-772-3101 or email at exeterpl.ref@gmail.com.

Mental Health and the Law with Dr. Edward Rowan Wednesday, September 18 at 6 PM

Join Dr. Edward Rowan for a presentation on mental health and the law on Wednesday, September 18 at 6 PM. The role of the expert witness, criminal competency, criminal responsibility, and more will be discussed.

Banned Book Book Club on Monday, September 23 at 6 PM

In honor of Banned Book Week, patrons are invited to sign up for a special book group on Monday, September 23 at 6 PM. Sign-up and borrow a copy of the book at the Adult Information Desk.

Visual Thinking Strategies Tuesday, September 24 at 6 PM.

Immerse yourself in some works of art and great group discussions on Tuesday, September 24 at 6 PM. No experience is necessary!

Historic Lighthouses and Keepers of New Hampshire and Southern Maine on Thursday, September 26 at 6 PM.

Thursday, September 26 at 6 PM

Join Jeremy D'Entremont for a presentation on historic lighthouses and lighthouse keepers. He will highlight the fascinating stories of the lighhouse keepers and their families who, beginning in 1771, mainainted the lighthouses between Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and York, Maine.

Ayurveda - Food as Medicine on Thursday, October 3 at 6 PM

Ayurveda – Food as Medicine

Thursday, October 3 at 6 PM

Join Marianne Mullin for an informative evening and discover the healing power of food. Ayurveda, India’s ancient system of holistic medicine, envelops the body, mind, senses, and soul. The philosophy focuses on using food as medicine, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, being in harmony with nature, and practicing self-care routines.

Friends of the Library Group Idea Sharing Event on October 10 from 3 to 5 PM at the Exeter Public Library
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Adult Book Groups

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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Book cover of If You Tell by Gregg Olsen

Evening Book Group

September 11 at 6:30 PM

The group is reading If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood by Gregg Olsen. Books are available now at the Adult Information desk.

Book cover of The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

Morning Book Group

September 18 at 10 AM

The group is reading The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese. Books are available now at the Adult Information Desk.

Games at the Library

Cribbage 2nd Saturday of each month 10 AM - 12 PM
Mah Jongg at the library. Taiwanese Mah Jongg every Monday at 2 PM. American Mah Jongg every Wednesday at 1 PM
Bridge at the Library. New Bridge Tuesdays at 2PM. Goren Bridge Thursdays at 10 AM
New Pinochle Club at the Library Starting Monday, September 9 at 5:30 PM

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. September 3: Lego Building, September 10: Fruit Tasting, September 17: DIY String Crafts, September 24: Banned Books Week

Teen Book Groups

Returning soon! Stay tuned for more information.

image of book pages
September 2024 Program 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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