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!

Check out the programs and look for special events happening throughout the year at Exeter Public Library. Programs 2026 Check out the Upcoming Events Calendar for special events happening throughout the year. Adult Programs Visit the Adult Programs page for more details. Movies Scene: Movies are back! Check out the dates and times for the showings on the Movies Scene page and Adult Programs page. Book Groups are in-person. A morning and evening group session is available every month. To find out when the next groups will meet visit the Join a Book Group page of the website. Come in and get the book ahead of time. Questions? Contact the Book Group Organizer, Julia Lanter at exeterpljal@gmail.com or (603)772-3101. Let's Talk Tech Drop-in and let the Technology Resource Librarian assist you with downloading apps, printing, scanning, and many other tasks that will take 5-10 minutes. If a task is more detailed, please contact the library to set up an appointment. Evening Knitting Groups: Evenings are held on Mondays at 6:00 PM-7:30 PM. Go to the Adult Programs page for more information. Mah Jongg: T aiwanese is held on Mondays @ 1 PM and 5PM. American is held on Wednesdays at 1 PM. Play or learn Mah Jongg at the library. No experience required! Weekly Language Tables : Spanish on Wednesdays at 12:30PM Korean on Tuesdays, 1st and 3rd week of month at 10 AM. Japanese on every 2nd & 4th Thursday at 4:30 PM. French Table is every Thursday at 5:30 PM. Italian is every Saturday at 10 AM. This is a community led group where people meet to speak and practice languages. There are no teachers and no lessons. Bridge 2 over 1 Bridge is every Tuesday at 2 PM American Standard Bridge is every Thursday at 10 AM Pinochle Group Held every Monday at 5:30 PM Check the Upcoming Events page for special events happening at the library. The programs are free and open to the public. View More Teen Programs Visit the Teens Scene Page for more information. Teen Tuesdays: a weekly after school program held every Tuesday from 3-4 PM in the Exeter Public Library Teen Scene. Teen All Day Video and Board Games: every Monday and Friday, all day. Teen Book Groups will be held in-person this fall. Please check the Teen Scene page for more information. These programs are for 6th-11th graders and are free. Call the library at 603-772-3101 with any questions. View More Children's Programs Visit the Children's Room page for more information. Ongoing Clubs: Art Club, Create Club, Dungeons & Dragons, It's Game Time, Gamer's Guild, and LEGO Free Build. Story Times: All ages story times are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 AM. Preschool Story Time: Ages 3+ story times are Wednesdays at 10 AM. Open Art: Open Art is every Friday from 9 AM-4 PM. Drop-in at any time and make a cute craft to take home! Please check the Children's Room Facebook and the library's Children's Room Happenings website page for future details. Programs are free and open to the public. If you have any questions, please call the Children's Room phone number at 603-772-6036. View More 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. 603-772-3101. Interested in doing a Teen Led program at the library? Fill out the provided form and the Assistant Teen Librarian will be in touch with you or call the library for more details. 603-772-3101. Teen Led Program Form Adult Program Submission Form

2026 Survey Long-Range Plan 2026 - 2031 Long-Range Plan and Community Survey Exeter Public Library wants to hear from you! A community-led committee is looking for input on the library to plan for the next five years of operation. Here is your chance to tell the library what you like and what you need. All opinions are appreciated, even if you have never come to Exeter Public Library. Please let a librarian know if you need a survey in a more accessible format. Adult Survey Teen Survey

Exeter, NH Resources Helpful resources for Exeter and the Seacoast Area. Find links for town newsletters, community guides, food assistance, and more! St. Vincent de Paul of Exeter St. Vincent de Paul Every website has a story, and your visitors want to hear yours. This space is a great opportunity to give a full background on who you are, what your team does and what your site has to offer. Double click on the text box to start editing your content and make sure to add all the relevant details you want site visitors to know. If you’re a business, talk about how you started and share your professional journey. Explain your core values, your commitment to customers and how you stand out from the crowd. Add a photo, gallery or video for even more engagement. Every website has a story, and your visitors want to hear yours. This space is a great opportunity to give a full background on who you are, what your team does and what your site has to offer. Double click on the text box to start editing your content and make sure to add all the relevant details you want site visitors to know. If you’re a business, talk about how you started and share your professional journey. Explain your core values, your commitment to customers and how you stand out from the crowd. Add a photo, gallery or video for even more engagement. Town Resources Exeter.org

The New Hampshire Video Game Library is a statewide library collection of video game consoles, video games and video gaming accessories which are made available free of charge to any New Hampshire Library Card holder who are active members in good standing at their New Hampshire Library. NH Video Game Library Check out the latest Video Consoles and Games available! The New Hampshire Video Game Library is a statewide library collection of video game consoles, video games and video gaming accessories which are made available free of charge to any New Hampshire Library Card holder who are active members in good standing at their New Hampshire Library. Contact your library today to see if they are a member of the New Hampshire Video Game Library. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. List of Available Games GAMES TO PLAY FOR REGISTERED LIBRARIES ONLY: Programming Reservation Form Library Reservation Nintendo Switch The Nintendo Switch system can be taken on the go so players can enjoy a full home console experience anytime, anywhere. Frequently asked questions link. XBOX Series X XBOX Series X: includes 2 controllers. Displays games at native 4K, comes equipped with a UHD Blu-ray Disc player, and 1TB of custom SSD storage. Frequently asked questions link. PlayStation 5 See how PS5 brings media and content together in one place Frequently asked questions link. PlayStation VR Get to know cutting edge P Refer to this beginners guide for frequently asked questions.

Exeter Public Library NH is the informational hub for the Exeter area, an institution that provides equal access to a range of media, services and programs to meet the needs of the community especially recognizing the library's responsibility as a place for children to discover the joy of reading. May 2026 Calendar of Events Quick Links How do I find...? To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. 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 ! The Friends of Exeter Public Library Visit The Friends of Exeter Public Library page . Learn about the wonderful things they do for the library and how you can help! Book Talk Service is offered at EPL. The staff will deliver & discuss all the books we can't stop talking about! Without leaving home, you can check out and return books while learning about upcoming library programs. If you don't have a library card, we can help with that too. Visit the Adult Programs page for dates or Contact us for more information at 603-772-3101 or Join the Library Start your library journey... register for a library card. Learn How Digital Downloads Find eBooks, digital audiobooks, magazines, and more. Get Started Events Go to the Exeter 250th Celebration page for events happening throughout the year! The Wandering Cook Tuesday, May 5 at 5:30 PM & Tuesday, May 19 at 5:30 PM Dare to Read Book Discussion Thursday, May 7 at 10 AM This program is part of the Big Watch and is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities Ongoing Programs For more information on Ongoing Programs visit the Adult Programs Page Adult Services Happenings To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Children's Room Happenings Go to the Children's Room page for more information. Teen Scene Programs and Book Groups Visit the Teen Scene page for more details *NEW* Teen Writing Group Current Library Newsletter Stay up to date about what's happening at the Exeter Public Library. We will email you updates about upcoming programs and library news. Newsletters are sent out on a weekly basis. To sign up, contact the library at exeterpl.ref@gmail.com or phone 603-772-3101. Sign up for the Newsletter here. Town Newsletter The Town of Exeter, NH aims to keep you in the know about all things Exeter through various email subscription options. The Town is always looking for ways to improve its communication with residents and visitors, if you have ideas for how we can improve our email newsletters or add more information to our lists, please contact the Media Communications Coordinator Bob Glowacky at rglowacky@exeternh.gov . To Sign up, click here Newsletter, and simply fill in your information and check the boxes for the lists you want to receive. You can unsubscribe or edit your preferences any time. Stay Connected with SAU 16! Please use the QR Code or go to this link for more information: SAU 16 ParentSquare Community Group to join our newly created messaging group for community members that are not directly connected to our SAU 16 schoolls.

A series of movies are featured every month. The programs are free and open to the public. For more information on this or any of our upcoming movies, contact the library at 772-3101. Movie Scene While we can't share the titles due to licensing, feel free to reach out to the library for all the exciting details. Best of all, our programs are absolutely FREE and open to everyone! Join us at the Exeter Public Library, located at 4 Chestnut Street in Exeter, NH. For more information on any of our upcoming films, give us a call at 603-772-3101. We can't wait to see you there! Get ready for movies at the library every Tuesday at 1 PM! Tuesday Movie May 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Exeter Public Library, 4 Chestnut St, Exeter, NH 03833, USA A 2025 drama-comedy film that explores themes of connection and identity through the story of an American actor in Japan who takes on roles as a stand-in family member for strangers. Learn more Tuesday Movie May 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Exeter Public Library, 4 Chestnut St, Exeter, NH 03833, USA 2018 comedy heist film follows an all-female team aiming to steal a multi-million dollar necklace. Learn more

Check out the programs and look for special events happening throughout the year at Exeter Public Library. Exeter Public Library Hours Location Directions Phone 603-772-3101 4 Chestnut Street Exeter, NH 03833 Business Open Hours Monday 9 AM - 8 PM Tuesday 9 AM - 8 PM Wednesday 9 AM - 8 PM Thursday 9 AM - 8 PM Friday 9 AM - 8 PM Saturday 9 AM - 8 PM Sunday 9 AM - 8 PM We Are Open Closing at 8:00 PM BUSINESS HOURS sunday Closed Monday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Home About Us Events Browse & Borrow Services Research & Learn Programs Check out the Upcoming Events Calendar for all events Adult Programs Teen Programs Children's Programs Upcoming Events Multiple Dates Mon, May 18 Teen All Day Gaming / Exeter Public Library Learn more May 18, 2026, 9:15 AM – 7:45 PM Exeter Public Library, 4 Chestnut St, Exeter, NH 03833, USA Play some games in the Teen Scene! Multiple Dates Mon, May 18 Taiwanese Mah Jongg / Exeter Public Library Learn more May 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Exeter Public Library, 4 Chestnut St, Exeter, NH 03833, USA Come and join the library every Monday for Taiwanese Mah Jongg. All levels welcome! Multiple Dates Mon, May 18 Teen Writing Club / Exeter Public Library Learn more May 18, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Exeter Public Library, 4 Chestnut St, Exeter, NH 03833, USA Share, give feedback and learn from experts! Multiple Dates Mon, May 18 Children's Nifty Knitting / Exeter Public Library Learn more May 18, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Exeter Public Library, 4 Chestnut St, Exeter, NH 03833, USA Children ages 8-12 are welcome to register for Nifty Knitting! You can join as a beginner, or an experienced knitter! Learn how to knit coasters, coin purses, or work on your own project surrounded by other fiber artists! Nifty Knitting meets on the first and third Mondays of the month. Multiple Dates Mon, May 18 Taiwanese Mah Jongg: Evening Group / Exeter Learn more May 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Exeter, 4 Chestnut St, Exeter, NH 03833, USA All levels welcome!! Mon, May 18 Pinochle Group / Exeter Public Library Learn more May 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Exeter Public Library, 4 Chestnut St, Exeter, NH 03833, USA Try out the card game Pinochle! Multiple Dates Mon, May 18 Knitting Group Every Monday at 6 PM / Exeter Public Library Learn more May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Exeter Public Library, 4 Chestnut St, Exeter, NH 03833, USA Beginners welcome. Bring your project and a friend. Multiple Dates Tue, May 19 All Ages Story Time / Exeter Public Library Learn more May 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Exeter Public Library, 4 Chestnut St, Exeter, NH 03833, USA All ages story time with an adult/caregiver. Children are welcome to join the fun listening to a story along with an adult every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 AM in the Children's Room. Tue, May 19 Tuesday Movie / Exeter Public Library Learn more May 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Exeter Public Library, 4 Chestnut St, Exeter, NH 03833, USA A 2025 drama-comedy film that explores themes of connection and identity through the story of an American actor in Japan who takes on roles as a stand-in family member for strangers. Multiple Dates Tue, May 19 2 over 1 Bridge / Exeter Learn more May 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Exeter, 4 Chestnut St, Exeter, NH 03833, USA Come in and play a round or two of Bridge. All levels welcome! Load More Home About Us Newsletter Museum Passes Consumer Reports Events Adult Events Teen Events Children's Events

The State Library has opened its services for Interlibrary Loans. If an item is not in our collection, we use this system to borrow it from another library. If you would like to order an item, please contact the library at 603-772-3101 or email: exeterpl.ref@gmail.com. Loan Express Library Exciting news! The State Library offers Interlibrary loan services! That means if we don't have a book you're looking for, we can borrow it from another library just for you! To order, simply reach out to us at 603-772-3101 or email us at exeterpl.ref@gmail.com . Follow One Book Few people get to see what happens after an ILL book is picked up by their NHSL van driver. NHSL is creating a set of videos that can give everyone an idea as to what our drivers do for us every day. Follow One Book as it is picked up in Littleton, travels to the State Library to be sorted and sent to Bartlett, with some stops in between.This video was made through several librarians’ and drivers’ videos and photos from around the state. Video created by Nicole Jache here at the State Library

The library is here to assist you with your needs. There are many services we provide such as wifi, laptop usage, printing, online resources and much more. Resources The library is here to assist you with your needs. There are many services and resources the library will provide. Ask a librarian if you do not find your answer. Here are some of the things the library can help you with. Simply click on the "Resources" drop-down menu or select the link that interests you to explore a various selection of resources. We're excited to help you! Links to Resources: Download an audiobook, e-book, movie, tv show, or music Register for a library card online Find an upcoming program or event Museum Passes Reserve a room Local History and Geneology Ancestry Online Resources Digital Converter Library NH Video Game Library Tech Help NEW!! Wayback Machine The Wayback Machine is an incredible digital time machine, created by the Internet Archive, that lets you travel back in time to see what websites looked like in the past. It's like flipping through the archives of the internet. You can type in a URL and see snapshots of the site from different points in time. It's super useful for research, nostalgia, or even just to see how much the web has evolved over the years. Link to a HOW TO video. Laptops for Use in the Library Laptop Checkout Policy Internet Access Policy The library has 10 laptops you can checkout in-house. Please read the Internet Access Policy and the Laptop Checkout Policy for information before checking out a laptop. Patrons may use our laptops to browse the internet, send and read email, check their Facebook account, research and apply for jobs, create and print letters and documents, and many other tasks. Patrons are advised to delete any files they save to the computers to maintain their privacy. Most thumb drives may be used to save your work on the laptop. WiFi at the library The library supplies Wifi for patrons who bring their own devices to the library. There is a password required to connect to the library's Wifi. It is posted throughout the library. The staff is also there to assist you. Printing at the library Patrons can print from the library's public internet laptops or from their own devices. The library has 3 printers; two in Adult Services and one in the Children's Room: Black and white prints cost 25 cents, color prints cost 75 cents. Cash or check are accepted. No Credit cards please! Pay at the Information desk. Adult Services Printers - one HP that prints in black and white, and a Brothers printer for color, scanning, and emailing documents. Faxing documents is not applicable, but we can assist you with changing a document into a PDF to email out. Children's Room Printer - HP color printer can print in black and white and color

Use Libby to download and stream e-books, audiobooks, and magazines using your 14-digit library card number. Contact the Library if you have any questions. Patrons are allotted 3 loans and 5 holds per month. Downloadables Libby Libby Libby by Overdrive Meet Libby Getting Started FAQ's How-to Videos Read & listen online at Libbyapp.com For use without an app click here (Desktop version) Download and stream e-books, audiobooks, and magazines using your 14-digit library card number. Get Started Patrons are allotted 3 loans and 5 holds per month Click on the Libby icon to start to You can get started with an app, desktop and laptop version, and Kindle. Get Started Contact us at (603)772-3101 if you need assistance getting started. Important notice about your Libby accounts! On September 5, 2023 the Library started issuing NEW library cards replacing the old 5-digit card number with a secure 14-digit card number if you have an expired library card, please come in and update your card, otherwise the account will be expired and unattainable in Libby. Here are some helpful videos links to assist you. Reasons to Love Libby Libby How to use Libby with Kindle Enjoy a Digital Magazine on Libby! Libby has 25 digital magazines in the collection which can be checked out without impacting how may eBooks or audiobooks you can borrow at once. They can be read on a computer browser or within the Libby app on a mobile device. Enjoy! Enjoy Libby Reads is November 18 - December 2 Join #LibbyReads November 18th and borrow 'The Village Beyond the Mist' by Sachiko Kashiwaba on the Libby App with no waitlists or holds! From the bestselling, Batchelder Award-winning author and translator of Temple Alley Summer and The House of the Lost on the Cape comes the fantastic adventure that first inspired Hayao Miyazaki's beloved film, Spirited Away. Now, fifty years after its debut and decades of blockbuster success in Japan, Sachiko Kashiwaba's acclaimed novel is available in English and certain to delight readers of all ages. Learn more at https://link.overdrive.com/ef0a932d3f4b45febd84bd216568c200 Check out The Village Beyond the Mist by Sachiko Kashiwaba with no waitlists or holds in the Libby app.

Printable documents about the Exeter Public Library's policies, and other important information are found on this page. Policies Attached are printable documents about the library's policies, and other important information. Library Policies - 2026 Long Range Plan 2011 - 2021 Collection Development Policy- Approved 1-25-2023 Bylaws of the Board of Trustees- Under Construction Library History Library Bill of Rights Internet Access Policy - Approved 6/2023 Laptop Checkout Policy - Approved 6/2023 Youth Labor Policy - Approved 6/2023 Exeter Public Library New Card Policy