About Us The Heart of the Community 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) Library Board of Trustees Friends of Exeter Public Library Policies Contact Us 4 Chestnut Street Exeter, NH 03833 603-772-3101 Adult Services 603-772-6036 Children's Services exeterpl.ref@gmail.com General Questions exeterpl.ref@gmail.com Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Questions Hours Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 9 AM - 8 PM 9 AM - 5 PM 9 AM - 1 PM CLOSED Director, Julia Lanter jlanter@exeternh.gov 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. 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! Julia Lanter Director Chandra Boudreau Assistant Director Denise Fears Children's Librarian Adult Services Loren Brooks Laurie Corcoran Beth Kendall Shelby Lennon Ashley Marstaller Cataloger Hope Godino Children's Room Sarah Collinge Rebecca Gosselin Kelsey Lovejoy Rachel Phelan Teen Services Chandra Boudreau Julia Lanter Pages Josslyn Borges Amelia Buckley Grace Gautreau Chloe Hartnett Addison Linscott Sarah Medlock Torrin Tanner 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

Contact us for information about books, items, reference questions, and much more. Contact Us Are you on the hunt for a thrilling book? Or maybe you need to renew or reserve one? How about processing an interlibrary loan? Look no further! Our website has got you covered. Explore the different tabs to discover upcoming events, online resources, Book Groups, Summer Programs, and so much! Currently, we are not hiring. Any openings will be posted on this Contact page and the Staff page. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to future opportunities. Contact Us: Adult Services: 603-772-3101 Children's Room: 603-772-6036 Museum Passes: 603-772-6036 (Children's Room) Reference Questions: exeterpl.ref@gmail.com Interlibrary Loans: exeterpl.ill@gmail.com Questions for Julia Lanter, Director: exeterpljal@gmail.com or jlanter@exeternh.gov Opening Hours Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Closed Like us on facebook and iinstagram: Address: 4 Chestnut Street Exeter NH 03833

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.

The mission of The Friends of the Exeter Public Library is to support and cooperate with the Exeter Public Library in obtaining resources and services for the public through fundraising, advocacy and volunteering. Friends of the Exeter Public Library Mission The mission of The Friends of the Exeter Public Library is to support and cooperate with the Exeter Public Library in obtaining resources and services for the public through fundraising, advocacy and volunteering. The Friends of the Exeter Public Library is formed exclusively for charitable, literary and educational purposes as specified in Sec 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended. Committee 2026 Officers for Friends of Exeter Public Library Co-presidents – Martha Walsh and Andrea Renz Vice president – Hilary Ireland Secretary – Carol Eberhardt Treasurer – Roy Tellini Bylaws of The Friends of the Exeter Public Library Questions? Join us: Friends Email: friendsofexeterpubliclibrary@gmail.com Web Link: Facebook Page The Friends of The Exeter Public Library is separate, non-profit community support group for the library. We assist the library by hosting fund raising events and by accepting donations on behalf of the library. Our members also provide a volunteer pool to the library to help with library events and to perform special projects such as maintaining the gardens adjacent to the library building and providing school supplies for the teen room. We have a large mailing list and a small number of active members. There are volunteer roles for members that entail as llittle or as much time as the member is able to give. Friends News - The Friends supported Exeter's Independence Festival by hosting an information table about library services and providing a children's craft activity where kids could make a celebratory headband. This is a compiled list of upcoming 2026 EPL–FOEPL events, created as a helpful way to see everything that’s on the calendar, in one place. We hope this overview makes it easier to plan ahead, attend programs, and find opportunities to volunteer and participate as you’re able and as needs arise. Your involvement—whether at events, fundraisers, or behind the scenes—plays an important role in supporting the Library and our community. Thank you for all that you do, and we look forward to seeing you at upcoming events. Fundraising Opportunity Community Night Fundraiser: Good news! The Street Restaurant has offered us another community night, where 20% of participating dine-in purchases will be donated to the Friends of the Exeter Public Library. - Location: Street Restaurant, 8 Clifford Street, Exeter, NH - Date/Time: Tuesday, August 25 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Just mention the Friends of the Exeter Public Library to your server, and your meal will help support our work right here in the community. Join Us for Dinner: Come to dinner at 5:30 PM to meet and catch up with others from our Friends group! Please RSVP if you plan to join us so we can reserve a properly sized table. How You Can Help: Because The Street has updated their policy, all publicity for this event must be handled entirely by us. No on-site advertising, flyers, or vendor tables are permitted. We need your help to spread the word beforehand: - Spread the news to your friends and family. - Share the event on social media. - Display promotional posters on your neighborhood community bulletin boards (posters are coming soon). CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Who is interested in becoming part of a great organization?? Come join our Group! View the Meeting Minutes at the bottom of this page for more information. Upcoming volunteer opportunities: You can volunteer by emailing the Friends at friendsofexeterpubliclibrary@gmail.com They will let you know of the many opportuntities to engage with the public for raising funds for the library. Ideas for new activities are welcome - what's your passion and what's your vision for our group? If you are a fan of Cribbage or want to learn how to play - Cribbage is every 2nd Saturday of each month from 10 am to noon. All levels of players, including Beginners are welcome! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEXT MEETING: Next Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 6:30 PM . It will be held in the children's craft room. Minutes from August Meeting Information for Donors - The Friends of the Exeter Public Library is a 501(c)(3) organization with Tax ID # 82-1817723. - Donations by check, payable to "Friends of the Exeter Public Library," can be mailed to: Exeter Public Library, 4 Chestnut Street, Exeter, NH 03833 or dropped of at the Adult Services desk. - If you are interested in making a tax-free Qualified Charitable Deduction (QCD) donation from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA), please contact your IRA custodian for specific instructions. To make a QCD, please keep the following requirements in mind: - The donor must be at least 70.5 years old - The distribution must be made directly from an IRA account (401k accounts do not qualify). - The donation must be transferred directly from the IRA to the charity. Cribbage at the Library Cribbage will be on every 2nd Saturday of each month @ 10 AM - 12 PM What We Do and What We Have Done... Hold raffles at the Library craft fairs Assist the library by volunteering at community events such as LitFest, Craft Fairs, and more... Decorated a tree with an educational theme about challenged and banned books at the 2023 Festival of Trees Promote the library in the community in various ways, including writing letters to the editor of the local paper and staffing informational tables at various Exeter events Donate school supplies for teens Hold fundraisers at Sea Dog Brewery Hold Cribbage groups once a month Partnered with Water Street Books to raise funds for library events Maintain the gardens around the sculpture and the rain garden at Founder's Park Funded the new library sign at the Founders Park entrance Participated in a volunteer fair at River Woods. Participated in the Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA Set up the Donate a Book program Held a plant swap to collect plants for the library garden and get people to come down to the library Held a "Kids Day Out" at the library with crafts and a movie for kids Donated 4 card tables for Mahjong, bridge, and general use. Donated binders and dividers for the teen adulting class series. Fund adult music at the library programs Fund Summer Reading events such as music and magicians for the Children's Room Donated six multipurpose tables Donated recording equipment for community podcasting space Friends of the Library PICTURES American Independence Festival- Celebrating 250 Anniversary (More pictures coming soon!) 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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 Sarah Medlock Torrin Tanner Adult Services Loren Broo ks Laurie Corcoran Beth Kendall Shelby Lennon Ashley Marstaller Cataloger Hope Godino Teen Services Chandra Boudreau Sa rah Coll inge Pages Amelia Buckley Josslyn Borges Grace Gautreau Chloe Hartnett Addison Linscott Jaxon Sloan 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

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Tue, Sep 24 | Exeter Public Library Teen Tuesday: Banned Book Week Time & Location Sep 24, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Exeter Public Library, 4 Chestnut St, Exeter, NH 03833, USA About the Event Teens can talk and learn about banned books. This event is free and open to 6th-11th graders. Snacks will be provided. Read More > Share This Event