Exeter Vital Statistics Vital Statistics from the Exeter, NH Annual Town Reports Historical records of births, deaths, and marriages in Exeter, NH from 1887 to 2024. *2013 Marriage statistics not available Births Deaths Marriages 2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023 2022 2022 2022 2021 2021 2021 2020 2020 2020 2019 2019 2019 2018 2018 2018 2017 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016 Page 1 of 1

The library has adult programming for the community throughout the year at no cost. Programs are in person. Other activities you can participate in are virtually on instagram and facebook. Adult Programs and Events - 2026 Upcoming Events and Programs EVENTS Ongoing Programs Weekly Language Tables Come in and explore a new language. No teachers. No lessons. No pressure. Learn Korean Every other Tuesday at 10 AM Spanish Table Wednesdays 12:30-2:00 PM Japanese Every 2nd and 4th Thursday 4:30 PM French Table Thursdays at 5:30 PM Italian Language Saturdays at 10 AM Games to Play at the Library Join us for Pinochle Mondays 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM! Don't miss out on the fun! Pinochle is an exciting card game that can be played by two or more players using a unique 48-card deck! This deck features two of each card from nine to ace, and the goal is to score points through thrilling combinations and to outsmart your opponents by winning tricks. Get ready for some fun and strategic gameplay! Bridge on the River Every Tuesday and Thursday 10 AM - 12 PM Play Bridge at the library! I f you would like to learn more about Bridge or if it has been a while and need to freshen up on the game, visit these sites FREE 1-hour intro-to-bridge Zoom classes . These would be good for others in the community interested in learning. For those who just haven't played in a loooong time. Download Information about classes here Brochure Cribbage at the Library Every 2nd Saturday of the month Presented by the Friends of Exeter Public Library Cribbage is an exciting card game for two players where each competitor aims to create thrilling counting combinations with their cards! Ongoing Programs Games Mah Jongg Join us for Mah Jongg at the library Taiwanese Mah Jongg every Monday at 1:30 PM Evening Taiwanese Mah Jongg - Mondays at 5 PM American Mah Jongg - Wednesdays at 1 PM Meet in the Mezzanine Meeting Room Beginners Welcome! Evening Knitting Group - Mondays at 6:00 - 7:30 PM Bring a friend & your latest needle project Beginners welcome! The Stitchers Guild - Last Wednesday of every month 5:30 - 7 PM Come stitch with us. Any project you have: embroidery, cross-stitch, needlepoint, or just sewing on some buttons. Sit, sew, and laugh! Visit the Movies Scene page for the line-up every Tuesday at 1 PM The programs are free and open to the public. Exeter Public Library is located at 4 Chestnut Street in Exeter, NH. For more information on this or any of our upcoming movies, visit the Movies Scene page, or contact the library at 603-772-3101. Book Groups - 2026 Morning and Evening Groups are held monthly. Check the Join a Book Group page of this website for more details. NEW! Non-Fiction Book Group! Book Groups Book Talk Art on Display in the Godino Mystery Wing Go to Art Exhibits and Displays page for more information Tech Help Drop in for help with the Technology Resource Librarian. Here are some of the tasks: printing, scanning, emailing, downloading apps on your device. Sessions should take no more than 10 minutes. Otherwise, please contact us to set up a 30-minute session. For helpful sites to visit go to the Tech Help page Tech Help We will help you set up Libby and learn how to use it on your device. Interested in doing an Adult program at the library? Fill out the provided form and the Program Coordinator will be in touch with you or call the library for more details at 603-772-3101. Adult Program Submission Form Colgate 13 A Capella 2025 LitFest 2025 New England Irish Harp Orchestra Southern New Hampshire Ukelele Group Workshop Gallery of Photos from Past Events and Library Happenings

Resources that can be used in the library, at work, or at home with a user name and password. Some resources are suggestions and do not require a user name and password. Help is available by emailing the library at exeterpl.ref@gmail.com or contacting us at 603-772-3101. ​ 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. Consumer Reports now available online. Consumer Reports Online provides evidence-based product testing and ratings, rigorous research, hard-hitting investigative journalism, public education, and steadfast policy action on behalf of consumers' interests. We subscribe so you don't have to! Access resource here! Consumer Reports 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 Book with Novelist Plus Novelist Plus is the leading provider of research databases, e-journal and e-package subscription management, book collection development and acquisition management, and a major provider of library technology, e-books and clinical decision solutions for universities, colleges, hospitals, corporations, government, K12 schools and public libraries worldwide. Library card number is required. Please refer to FAQ site for help signing in. 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. American Ancestors by New England Historical Genealogical Society. 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 Micofilm Inventory at the Library 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. 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. Exeter Vital Statistics V ital Statistics dating back to the 1800's are located in the library's Historical Room and in digital online format. Access New England Historic Genealogical Society The New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to advancing the study of family history in America and beyond, by educating, inspiring, and connecting people through our scholarship, collections, and expertise. . Access National Library Service for the Blind NLS National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled Library of Congress 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 (B raille and A udio R eading D ownload) 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 Books and magazines are downloaded from the BARD website, or using the BARD Express desktop application. 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 Download books and magazines right to a mobile device for portable, instant, easy listening. A is compatible with IOS, Android, and Kindle smartphones or tablets. 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. Get Started Here

The Board of Trustees is the legally designated governing board for the Exeter Public Library responsible for the overall welfare of the library and the customers it serves. The Board's responsibilities include establishment of library policies, fiduciary oversight, and hiring the library's executive director. Library Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees is the legally designated governing board for the Exeter Public Library responsible for the overall welfare of the library and the customers it serves. The Board's responsibilities include establishment of library policies, fiduciary oversight, and hiring the library's executive director. Board of Trustees Term Ends Barbara Young *Chair 2028 barbarayoung1044@gmail.com Sarah Zachos James *Vice Chair 2029 exeterpl.trustee.scz@gmail.com Cathleen Toomey *Secretary 2028 c.toomey.epltrustee@gmail.com Katherine A. Boudreau *Treasurer 2028 boudreau.kathy@aol.com Term Ends Lisa Childs-Wilson 2027 m.c.wilson@comcast.net Sherry Kostenbader 2027 sjk417@gmail.com Diana Perry 2028 lagperry@comcast.net Susan Feltus 2029 exeterpl.trustee.sf@gmail.com Debra Wold 2029 exeterpl.trustee.dw@gmail.com The Exeter Public Library shall be operated in accordance with current New Hampshire Library Laws as outlined in New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) Chapter 202-A and is governed by an elected, independent Board of Trustees. Menu 2026 Meeting Schedule Meeting Minutes Policies and Other Notes Long-Range Plan Web Links NH Library Trustees Association NHLTA Trustees Manual Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule 2026 The Board of Trustees meet the fourth Tuesday of the month, except in the summer and the month of December. Meetings are run in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order. Schedule The EPL Board of Trustees Meetings are held in the Exeter Public Library's Art Room located on the Children's Room ground floor level. The information will be posted at the library and on social media (Facebook and Instagram) on the Friday prior to the meeting. Here is the 2026 Schedule January 27, 2026 at 6 PM *Postponed February 3, 2026 at 6 PM *New Date February 24, 2026 at 6 PM March 24, 2026 at 6 PM April 28, 2026 at 6 PM May 26, 2026 at 6 PM June 23, 2026 at 6 PM September 22, 2026 at 6 PM October 27, 2026 at 6 PM November 24, 2026 at 6 PM For all Board of Trustees' meetings, a total of 15 minutes of time will be set aside for Public Comment at the end of each meeting and a 5 minutes limit placed per individual speaking. If the issue merits more time for consideration by the Board, all information must be presented to the Chair in writing 5 business days prior to the meeting. Trustees Meeting Minutes 2026 - 2020 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 and before Meeting Minutes February 3, 2026 Building, Grounds and Technology Subcommittee - May 5 Meeting Minutes February 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes March 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes April 28, 2026- Draft Meeting Minutes January 2024 Meeting Minutes February 2024 Meeting Minutes March 2024 Meeting Minutes April 2024 Meeting Minutes June 2024 Meeting Minutes September 2024 Meeting Minutes October 2024 Meeting Minutes November 2024 Meeting Minutes May 2024 Meeting Minutes January 2023 Meeting Minutes February 2023 Meeting Minutes March 2023 Meeting Minutes April 2023 Meeting Minutes May 2023 Meeting Minutes June 2023 Meeting Minutes September 2023 Extra Meeting Minutes September 2023 Meeting Minutes October 2023 Meeting Minutes November 2023 Meeting Minutes January 2025 Meeting Minutes February 2025 Meeting Minutes March 2025 Meeting Minutes April 2025 Meeting Minutes June 2025 Meeting Minutes September 2025 Meeting Minutes October 2025 Meeting Minutes November 2025 Meeting Minutes May 2025 Meeting Minutes January 2022 Meeting Minutes February 2022 Meeting Minutes March 2022 Meeting Minutes April 2022 Meeting Minutes May 2022 Meeting Minutes June 2022 Meeting Minutes September 2022 Meeting Minutes October 2022 Meeting Minutes November 2022 Meeting Minutes January 2021 Meeting Minutes February 2021 Meeting Minutes March 2021 Meeting Minutes April 2021 Meeting Minutes: May 2021 Meeting Minutes January 2020 Meeting Minutes February 2020 Meeting Minutes July 2020 Meeting Notes July 2020 Meeting Minutes September 2020 Meeting Minutes: June 2021 Meeting Minutes: September 2021 Meeting Minutes: October 2021 Meeting Minutes: November 2021 Poco Amare performs live at the library. A group of twelve A Cappella singers perform for a packed audience at Exeter Public Library. New England Irish Harp Orchestra A crowd gathers as the New England Irish Harp Orchestra delivers a beautifully melodic performance. Colgate 13 performs The popular all‑male a cappella group Colgate 13 performs for a full crowd inside the library. Poco Amare performs live at the library. A group of twelve A Cappella singers perform for a packed audience at Exeter Public Library. 1/3 Policies and Other Notes Policies Long-Range Plan Past Director's Reports Collection Development Policy- approved 1-25-2023 Library Policies - 2026 Personnel Policy Bylaws of the Board of Trustees- Under Construction Directors Report March 2021 Directors Report April 2021 Director's Report: June 2021 Director's Report: October 2021 Director's Report: May 2021 Long-range Plan Minutes July 2025 Long-Range Plan Minutes October 2025 Long-Range Plan Minutes November 2025 Long-Range Plan Minutes December 2025 Long-Range Plan Minutes February 2026 Long-Range Plan Minutes March 2026 Long-Rang Plan Minutes April 2026 Draft Long Range Plan 2011 - 2021- Pending update Long-Range Plan Minutes January 2026

The library provides discount museum passes for patrons with a valid library card at Exeter Public Library. Contact or visit the Library to reserve a museum pass. Museum Passes To reserve a pass contact the Children's Room at 603-772-6036. Pick up your pass at the Children's Room Information Desk. You must have an updated 14-digit library card and no overdue items to reserve a pass. 2 NEW PASSES * Please note that this does not include ship access. NH Philharmonic Orchestra

EXETER 250TH CELEBRATION 2026 marks the United States' Sestercentennial Anniversary of its independence. The Exeter 250 Celebration Commission is organizing events throughout the year to honor the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the "Great Experiment"of democracy. The library is presenting a variety of 250th themed programing. Check out what the library is offering for this special event. Exeter 250 Event Flyer Exeter Celebrates America 250 - Town Website Welcome to NH 250 - State Website America 250 - Federal Website Menu Commemorative Pins 250th Book Groups US@250: The Big Watch DAR Governor Weare Dare to Read: Annual Speaker Series TED Democracy Live 2026 Summer Reading Patriotic Movie Sing-along Commemorative Pins Exeter 250 Commemorative Pins Available Now A beautiful commemorative pin, featuring one of Exeter's contributions to the war of independence, The Powder House. The small brick structure stored gun powder used in the first skirmishes in Boston. They're a great way to join in on the celebrations and remind others about the 250th. The pins are $10 each and are available for purchase at the following locations: Exeter Parks and Recreation Exeter Historical Society Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce Exeter Public Library Trends Water Street Bookstore Adult Services Book Groups for 2026 SPECIAL BOOK GROUP EVENT Celebrating 250 Years Book Groups Available now to borrow at Exeter Public Library! US@250: The Big Watch DAR Governor Weare Dare to Read Speaker Series Dare to Read: Annual Speaker Series Nations Apart by Colin Woodard Presented in Partnership with American Independence Museum Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10 AM at Exeter Public Library with special guest Joe Pace Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7 PM at Exeter Town Hall with special guest Colin Woodard TED Democracy Live TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures We’re proud to host a livestream of TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures on Saturday, June 13, 2026. This daylong symposium features 15+ brand-new TED Talks focused on the evolution and future of democracy, streaming live from Philadelphia during America’s 250th anniversary. Join us for big ideas, thoughtful conversation and a shared civic moment. Free and open to the public! #TEDDemocracy #America250 Summer Reading The Exeter 250 Celebration Commission invites the public to join in the Exeter Public Library's annual summer reading program with a patriotic theme for 2026! More details coming soon! Sponsored in partnership with the Exeter Historical Society. Events hosted by the Exeter 250 Celebration Commission are free and open to the public. Movie Sing-along Join the Exeter 250 Celebration Commission for a patriotic movie sing-along at the Exeter Public Library on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026.

Exeter Public Library has created, as part of the Nancy Carnegie Merrill Historical Room, a new Digital Conversion Center with machines able to convert analog film, audio, and photos to digital content. Digital Preservation Center Do you have a box of old film reels, slides, photos, CDs, VHS, camcorder tapes, and DVDs? Wonder what's on that strip of negatives you found at the bottom of a draw? Visit the library and convert your analog memories into digital content for free! Download a Digital Preservation Brochure Here How Does It Work? As part of the Nancy Carnegie Merrill Historical Room, Exeter Public Library has created a Digital Conversion Center with machines able to convert analog media to digital content. Please note that these devices are for in-house use only . Download a Digital Preservation Center User Agreement Here You may book an appointment with our Tech Librarian by visiting the Adult Information Desk or by calling the library at 603-772-3101 . You will need to fill out a Digital Preservation Center User Agreement during your appointment. To save time, you are welcome to print and fill out the form ahead of time by clicking the link to the right. Copyright Notice: The Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. The person using the equipment is responsible for any infringement. Our Devices Video2Digital Converter 3.0 This device will let you convert video and audio sources to digital format. The source data can be from VHS, Hi8, and camcorder players, retro gaming systems, cassette players, turntables, and more. Epsom FastFoto FF-680W Wireless This device will let you view and scan printed photos to a digital format. It is wireless and very speedy. The photos you scan can be up to seven inches (7") wide, and of any length. Magnasonic Super 8/8mm Reels Film Scanner This device will let you convert film reels to a digital format. The source footage can be from either 8mm or Super 8mm film reels. The digitized footage records onto an SD card. This device can also be used to view film. Sharper Image Rapid Photo Album Scanner This scanner allows you to digitize photos, slides, and 35mm negatives. You can automatically or manually edit the exposure and RGB color to bring faded images back to life. Can be connected to a computer. MYPIN Cassette Tape Converter This device will let you transfer cassette tapes to a USB stick in MP3 format. It can also be used to listen to cassette tapes out loud or with headphones. Canon Microfilm Scanner 400 This device will let you view and make copies of microfilm files. This includes the Library's collection of the Exeter News-Letter. Bluetooth Turntable Player This turntable will let you play 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM vinyl records. It has a built-in speaker or can be wirelessly paired to speakers or headphones using Bluetooth. CD/DVD External Drive This device will let you record data onto or read data from CDs or DVDs. It connects to a computer using a USB cable and works as though it were built into the computer. Note that this device will not play Blu-ray or 4K discs. Storage Devices For Purchase Need something to store your newly digitized data? The library sells storage devices! BACK TO TOP

Book Groups are held once a month in the morning and evening. Meetings are held in the New Meeting Room at the Mezzanine level of the library. Books are available for pick up now! Questions? Contact the Book Group Facilitator Julia Lanter at exeterpljal@gmail.com or call at 603-772-3101. Book Groups The library has book groups throughout the year. Adult Book Groups are held at Adult Services. Teen Book Groups are held in the Teen Scene, and Children's Book Groups are in the Children's Room on the ground floor of the building. Adult Book Groups - 2026 Adult Book Groups are held once a month in the morning and evening. Meetings are held in the Meeting Room at the Mezzanine level of the library. Books are available for pick up now! Questions? Contact Book Group Facilitator Julia Lanter exeterpljal@gmail.com (603)772-3101 Adult Services Book Groups for 2026 SPECIAL BOOK GROUP EVENT Celebrating 250 Years 2026 marks the United States' Sestercentennial Anniversary of its independence. The Exeter 250 Celebration Commission is organizing events throughout the year to honor the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the "Great Experiment"of democracy. The library is presenting a variety of 250th themed programing. The 250th Book Group is part of this special Anniversary. Adult Services Book Groups for 2026 Morning groups are at 10 AM Eveni ng groups are at 6:30 PM NEW! Nonfiction Book Group 6:30 PM Evening Book Group-2026 Meets 2nd Wednesday of the Month 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM January 14 The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore February 11 Anxious People by Fredrik Backman March 11 Everything Tuberculosis by John Green April 8 The Bookshop of Yesterdays by Amy Meyerson May 13 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig June 10 Female Quixotism by Tabitha Gilman Tenney September 9 Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid October 14 Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller November 18 The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett December 9 Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell Morning Book Group-2026 Meets 3rd Wednesday of the Month 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM January 21 On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder February 18 Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman March 18 Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe April 15 How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley May 20 Sociopath: Memoir by Patric Gagne June 17 The Secret Life of Groceries by Benjamin Lorr September 16 Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life by Louise Aronson October 21 The Lost Wife by Susanna Moore November 18 Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf December 16 Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan Children's Room Book Groups Children's Book Groups Children's Book Groups will restart in Fall 2026! Groups meet once a month on Saturday mornings to disc uss the book and do fun activities like games and crafts! Visit the Library or check out the Children's Room page for details. Teen Book Groups - 2026 Teen Book Groups are held in-person once a month from October to May. Sign-ups will begin in September. Check out the Teen Scene page for more!

The library has new Art Exhibits and Displays every month in the Godino Mystery Wing of the library. If you are interested in displaying your work, contact us at 603-772-3101. Art Exhibits and Displays The Godino Wing on the Adult Services level holds exhibits and displays of local groups, individuals, and special featured events. Visit the Library today! For more information, contact the library at 603-772-3101. Interested in displaying your work? Fill out the online Artist Interest Form here. The program coordinator will contact you soon, or call the library. Here are the forms and guidelines to print out for your reference: Art Exhibit Guidelines Art Exhibit Agreement & Waiver of Liability April Artist "Alight from the Past" by Nicole Ellis March Artist Batiking by Larry Provencher Past EPL Exhibits

Exeter Public Library's Vision is to be the informational hub for the Exeter area, a vital institution that attracts and stimulates a vibrant community. Vision and Mission Vision Exeter Public Library's Vision is to be the informational hub for the Exeter area, a vital institution that attracts and stimulates a vibrant community. Mission The mission is to promote a literate, enlightened citizenship by providing equal access to a range of media, services and programs to meet the informational and recreational needs of the community and to encourage the discovery and evaluation of ideas and information, especially recognizing the library's responsibility as a place for children to discover the joy of reading. (from the Exeter Public Library's Long Range Plan, 2011-2021) Staff The team at Exeter Public Library is always available to answer questions, find a book, or help find references. Our staff shares a passion for literature and a commitment to ensure access of all library resources. Julia Lanter Director Chandra Boudreau Assistant Director Denise Fears Head of Children's Services Children's Room Kathy Cardin Rebecca Gosselin Kelsey Lovejoy Rachel Phelan Adult Services Loren Broo ks Laurie Corcoran Cerys Forster Beth Kendall Shelby Lennon Ashley Marstaller Cataloger Hope Godino Teen Services Chandra Boudreau Sa rah Coll inge Pages Amelia Buckley Josslyn Borges Grace Gautreau Sloane Hanson Chloe Hartnett Addison Linscott Sarah Medlock Torrin Tanner Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees is the legally designated governing board for the Exeter Public Library responsible for the overall welfare of the library and the customers it serves. The Board's responsibilities include establishment of library policies, fiduciary oversight, and hiring the library's executive director. Term Ends Barbara Young *Chair 2028 barbarayoung1044@gmail.com Sarah Zachos James *Vice Chair 2029 exeterpl.trustee.scz@gmail.com Cathleen Toomey *Secretary 2028 c.toomey.epltrustee@gmail.com Katherine A. Boudreau *Treasurer 2028 boudreau.kathy@aol.com Susan Feltus 2029 exeterpl.trustee.sf@gmail.com Sherry Kostenbader 2027 sjk417@gmail.com Deborah Wold 2029 exeterpl.trustee.dw@gmail.com Diana Perry 2028 lagperry@comcast.net Lisa Childs-Wilson 2027 m.c.wilson@comcast.net Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule 2024 The Board of Trustees meets the fourth Tuesday of the month, except in the summer and the month of December. Meetings are run in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order. Refer to the Library Board of Trustees website page for more information. Schedule EPL Board of Trustees Meetings will be posted at the library and on social media (Facebook and Instagram) on the Monday prior to the meeting. For all Board of Trustees' meetings, a total of 15 minutes of time will be set aside for Public Comment at the end of each meeting and a 5 minutes limit placed per individual speaking. If the issue merits more time for consideration by the Board, all information must be presented to the Chair in writing 5 business days prior to the meeting. The Exeter Public Library shall be operated in accordance with current New Hampshire Library Laws as outlined in New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) Chapter 202-A and is governed by an elected, independent Board of Trustees. Library Board of Trustees Policy Vision and Mission Library History Freedom-to-Read Statement ALA Library Bill of Rights Renovation Plan Fact Sheet Long Range Plan - pending update

Our staff is passionate about literature and dedicated to ensuring that all library resources are accessible to everyone. They will help you find the perfect book, or guide you to the best references available. Staff Currently, we are not hiring. Any openings will be posted on this Staff page and the Contact page. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to future opportunities. We are thrilled to let you know that the amazing team at Exeter Public Library is always ready to assist you. They will help you find the perfect book, or guide you to the best references available. Our staff is passionate about literature and dedicated to ensuring that all library resources are accessible to everyone. Don't hesitate to contact us at 603-772-3101 Main or 603-772-6036 Children's Room. We can't wait to hear from you! Director Julia Lanter Head of Children's Services Denise Fears Assistant Director Chandra Boudreau Adult Services Loren Brooks Laurie Corcoran Cerys Forster Hope Godino Beth Kendall Shelby Lennon Ashley Marstaller Teen Services Chandra Boudreau Sarah Collinge Children's Room Kathy Cardin Sarah Collinge Becca Gosselin Kelsey Lovejoy Rachel Phelan Pages Josslyn Borges Amelia Buckley Grace Gautreau Chloe Hartnett Addison Linscott Sarah Medlock Torrin Tanner

Flight Path at the Exeter Public Library The Exeter Public Library won a grant from Spark of Science @ My Library for Flight Path! This grant allows the library the opportunity to educate the community on local birds, and to inspire scientific curiosity. Birds seen by the community! Photo of Baltimore Oriole Photo of three birds: Left is Black-Capped Chickadee, Middle is Northern Cardinal, Right is a House Photo of Wild Turkey Photo of Baltimore Oriole 1/9 If you have any photos you wish to share from your birding adventures, email: exeterpl.birding@gmail.com Bird Watch Bingo! The Exeter Public Library’s Bird Watch Bingo allows for you to be on the lookout for birds all around you, and learn how to identify them. Pick up the bingo at either the children's service desk, or the adult circulation desk in the library. Turn in the bingo sheet with 1 row, column, or diagonal completed for your name to be entered in our raffle once, or turn in the sheet with a full blackout to have your name entered 3 times! The Exeter Public Library’s Flight Path raffle will be drawn at our first event on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Window Safety and Nesting Materials Saturday, March 14 @ 11 AM Children's DIY Window Decals Our DIY Window Decal activity allows you to design your own window decals, inspired by local birds, and apply them to a window to help reduce bird collisions. Either take it home, or leave it at the library for our window display! Teen and Adult DIY Nesting Balls In collaboration with Exeter's Conservation and Sustainability Planner Learn how to make DIY Nesting Balls for birds to gather safe nesting materials from in your yard! This program will go over what materials are safe to use in DIY Nesting Balls, and will provide all that is needed! World Migratory Bird Day Monday, May 4 - Saturday, May 9 The Exeter Public Library is celebrating World Migratory Bird Day for the entire week of May 4-9! Visit the Children’s Room to take a look at the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve’s Osprey Cam to hopefully see Osprey young being raised! Both the children’s floor and the main floor will also feature different bird book displays for all of your research, or story, needs. Interested in checking out the live cam yourself? Find it here: Great Bay Osprey Cam Window Safety and Nesting Materials Saturday, October 10 @ 11 AM Children's Winter Coat Craft A craft activity with gluing down paper feathers that showcases how a birds winter coat works! Help the Black-Capped Chickadee fluff its feathers in preparation for the cold. Teen and Adult DIY Bird Seed Ornaments Join the library in making bird seed ornaments to help prepare our feathered friends for the cold coming our way! Attendees will be given a pre-made ornament to take home to hang up, as well as a to-go craft bag to make more!