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.

Children's Room Services LC the tortoise and Dewey the guinea pig are always here to greet you! They love to have stories read to them. Do you have a favorite story you would like to share? There is always a scavenger hunt going on in the Children's Room. See if you can find all of the hidden pictures! Please check the Children's Room social medias and the library's Upcoming Events Calendar on the website for future details. If you have any questions, please call the Children's Room phone number at 603-772-6036. Top of Page Calendar Special Events Story Time Facebook Open Art Instagram Clubs Book Groups Bottom of Page Photo Gallery of Children's Room Activities Children's Room Calendars Chldren's Room Calendar Children's Room Special Events Chldren's Room Special Events Story Time and Open Art Story Time and Open Art Children's Room Clubs On-going Clubs Check out the Upcoming Event s page for dates. Children's Book Groups Book Groups will restart in Fall 2026! Chidlren's Book Groups Video Game Library Thanks to patrons donations, children can check out video games! Come in and see the variety of games to play! This is only a portion of the video game collection, come in and see what we have, or check out the catalog! Game on! Exeter scores grant to start PlayStation, Nintendo video game library! The library was awarded a $22,613 grant to create a New Hampshire Gaming Library. The grant is part of the American Rescue Plan of 2021 and is being facilitated by the N.H. State Library. Check out the article from the Seacoast Online's Exeter Newsletter. Bottom of Page Top of Page

The Teen Scene is open to Grades 6-11. ​Visit the Library Calendar for information about upcoming Thursday programs, and call 603-772-3101. Teen Scene *Please note that the room is open to Teens aged 12-18. Please call Exeter Public Library at 603-772-3101 with questions. Visit the Library Calendar for information about upcoming Thursday programs, and call 603-772-3101 and speak to Teen Librarian Chandra for any further questions. See you soon! ***EHS and CMS Students*** Need a ride to the library? Take the school bus... Please ask your school which bus is right for you and ask where it specifically stops. Teen Events Weekly Events Teen Scene Book Groups Teen Book Groups Teen Book Groups are held in-pers on once a month from October to May. Sign-ups are happening now! Teen Led Programs Exeter Public Library enthusiastically encourages teen initiated programming. All programs need to be approved by Exeter Public Library and the Teen Advisory Board. Please fill out this form to submit your ideas! DMV Practice Test DMV website: https://dmv-permit-test.com/ Picture Gallery of Activities Happening in the Teen Scene Pictures of events and participants taken in the library have been verbally approved to post in advance. Pictures of events and participants taken in the library have been verbally approved to post in advance. Teen Book Awards National Awards Learn more about ALA Teens' Top 10 . See the 2023 winners here ! See other Teen Book Awards here ! About YA Gallery New Hampshire Awards Learn more about NH book awards. 2025 Winners 2026 Nominees Isinglass Award Nominees Isinglass Brochure Flume Award Nominees Flume Brochure Teen Book Awards NH Teen Poet Laureate Program NH Teen Poets are encouraged to sign up for Teen Tidbits, a bi-weekly newsletter organized by the NH Teen Poet Laureate Team! Learn about the latest local and national submission opportunities. Get tips, tricks, writing prompts, and more Sign up here ! For Students General EBSCO - The service provides full access to articles, essays, primary source materials, and videos on many topics. A valid 14-digit library card is required to access these databases. Learning Express - Users can access a variety of educational resources from our interactive online learning platforms. Users must create personal accounts in order to save their work in progress, store score reports, and revisit any practice tests, tutorials, or eBooks. Government State and local Governments - Links to state and local government sites. New Hampshire State Legislature - Official site of the New Hampshire State Legislature. Town of Exeter - The official site of the Town of Exeter Library of Congress - Library of Congress catalog, copyright office, documents, and photographs of America's heritage. The White House - Official White House site. U.S. Census Bureau - Official site of the U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. House of Representatives - Official site of the U.S. House of Representatives. U.S. Senate - Official site of the U.S. Senate. U.S. Supreme Court - Official site of the U.S. Supreme Court.

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!

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

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 Meeting Minutes April 28, 2026- Draft Meeting Minutes February 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes March 24, 2026 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

About Us Vision The Heart of the Community 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 Sloane Hanson 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

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'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

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Stream popular music, movies, TV series, ebooks, audiobooks, digital comics, and more.  hoopla also offers these in other languages. Use your 14-digit library card barcode number to access hoopla. ​ hoopla HOOPLA DIGITAL CANCELLATION EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 15, 2025 We are sad to announce that Exeter Public Library will no longer offer Hoopla Digital as of November 15. Hoopla Digital will no longer be accessible with your Exeter library card effective November 15, 2025. If you use Hoopla and keep track of favorites or your reading history, we suggest you log in before the service ends and record this information elsewhere. If you'd like more information about how we came to this decision, please read on! If you have any questions, please email exeterpl.ref@gmail.com . The library offers a host of digital services which supplement our print and physical materials, all free to the public. Funds for these third-party services come from the library budget. Each of the services we offer uses a different payment model for library clients. Overdrive/Libby, our other largest digital service, includes eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Libby is shared with libraries across the state, and uses a model where content is licensed for a period of time and limited to a certain number of users. This is why Libby users must place holds on items (like traditional library books) and are notified when a book becomes available to read. More on this in a moment! Hoopla's model makes a wide variety of content available at any time - no holds or wait times - which we recognize is much more convenient for borrowers. However, Hoopla charges the library directly whenever a title is borrowed by a user. Depending on the type of material, the charge is between $.50 and $3.99. This model is significantly more expensive, both in total and per user, and has become more expensive over the few years we've offered the service. Exeter users had over 10,000 borrows in the last year. Pricing for digital materials like eBooks and audiobooks is set by publishers. Unfortunately, costs to temporarily lease content are much higher for libraries than for individual users. You can read more about this from the Timberland Public Library. Over time, the cost to the library to provide Hoopla with this model has risen to more than half of what we spend on books and other physical materials. Inflation costs, decreased federal funding, and a tighter municipal budget all mean this is an unsustainable cost for the library. Many libraries nationwide are making similar changes at this time. We are very sorry to deliver this news, as we know this is a beloved service for many of you - and for many of our staff! As stewards of a public service, we take seriously our responsibility of delivering high quality services that educate, enrich and entertain our community, and this change will allow us to use our budget more effectively in service of that mission. We are diverting a portion of the funds spent on Hoopla to buying more licenses in Libby, which will mean more titles will have “copies” available only to Exeter library cardholders, resulting in shorter wait times. In this way, we hope to increase both scope and availability of the content available through Libby to offset the loss of Hoopla's catalog. In addition, did you know you can suggest we purchase specific content in Libby, just as you can for books and other materials? Simply contact us at 603-772-3101 or email the information at exeterpl.ref@gmail.com and we will consider. Yours, Exeter Public 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