4 Chestnut Street
Exeter, NH 03833
Adult Services: 603-772-3101
Children's Services: 603-772-6036
Monday - Thursday: 9 AM - 8 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 1 PM
Online Resources
Most of the online resources can be used at home with a user name and password, or library card number. Otherwise, you will need to come into the library to get set-up for access. Help is available by emailing the library at exeterpl.ref@gmail.com or contacting us at 603-772-3101.
Ancestry.com Access 30+ Billion Records on the World's Largest Online Family History Resource. Your Ancestors Become More Than a Name. Historical Insights, Photos, Records, and More. Visit the library to access this online tool. In-house use only.
Find a Kids Book with Novilist Plus K-8 is an EBSCO database about books specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents, teachers, and librarians can also find tools to teach with books and engage young readers. It allows readers to use a favorite author or title as a template to locate other authors and titles of interest. You can browse theme-oriented book lists at every reading level and look for outstanding titles in Award Winners. You can learn more about books and authors through Feature Articles, Book Discussion Guides, and BookTalks. NoveList K-8 includes picture books, children's "chapter" books, children's and younger teen titles in both fiction and non-fiction. (You can also choose to search books for readers at older teen or adult level by using NoveList Plus.) Library card number is required.
Learning Express Library Computers are a necessity--at home, at work and at school. Whether you're looking to brush up on the fundamentals of computers, more easily navigate the web or learn a new software program, the library is here to help. Enjoy FREE access to more than 90-self paced video tutorials at EBSCO's Library Express Library.
Local History and Genealogy
The History room includes resources on Exeter history and the surrounding seacoast cities and towns. Stop by or contact us to get started on your search for information about your home, the town, or genealogy.
Most of the online resources can be used at home with a user name and password. Help is available by emailing or contacting us.
Additional Resources
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The Microfilm Inventory contains archived newspapers and reports dating back to the 1800's. At this time, some of the Microfilm is off-site being digitalized.
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Other collections such as;
Book records of renown families in the
area,
Town Reports,
Yearbooks,
Maps,
Cemetery locations,
etc.
Please contact the library if you have any questions. 603-772-3101.
NLS
BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download)
Tired of waiting for a popular book? Planning a trip and wanting to take some good reading with you? We have your solution:
BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download)
BARD gives users FREE access to download any NLS book or magazine they want, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No more wait lists; no more due dates; no more mailing. And there are no limits: you can download as many books as you want, and so can every other BARD user. For FREE!
Books can be downloaded a couple of different ways:
BARD
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Books and magazines are downloaded from the BARD website, or using the BARD Express desktop application.
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Downloads are loaded onto a flash drive or blank cartridge, and can either be played on a digital player or a registered purchased player.
BARD Mobile
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Download books and magazines right to a mobile device for portable, instant, easy listening.
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A is compatible with IOS, Android, and Kindle smartphones or tablets.
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You can download the free BARD Mobile App from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store, or the Amazon Appstore (device must be running IOS 11 or Android 7 or higher).
NLS is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical or perceptual disability that prevents them from reading or holding the printed page.
This includes individuals with reading disabilities. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, NLS offers books the way you want them: in braille or audio, mailed to your door for free or instantly downloadable. Visit the website for more information:
New Hampshire
Regional Library
New Hampshire State Library
Talking Book Services
117 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH, 03301-3852
Librarian: Marilyn Stevenson
Library Code: NH1A
Telephone: (603) 271-3429
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 491-4200
FAX: (603) 271-8370
E-mail: talking@dncr.nh.gov
Web site: http://www.nh.gov/nhsl/talking_books/ External
Serves: New Hampshire; braille readers receive service from Massachusetts.
National Hearing Loss Resources
Here are some links to help you: