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. Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82332184878?pwd=jyHLWsSsHm45tw5WdTlVsJVkpgV1Jf.1 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 19 at 5:30 PM Author Talk with Michael Skinner Wednesday, May 20 at 6 PM Walking Scotland: The John Muir Way Saturday, May 23 at 10 AM 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.

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 Menu News and Events Join or volunteer What We Do Meeting Minutes Web Link: Facebook Page Friends Email: friendsofexeterpubliclibrary@gmail.com The Friends of The Exeter Public Library is a 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. 5 women are posing in front of decorated holiday trees. Every year, the Friends participate in Exeter's Festival of Trees. Holiday trees are decorated and auctioned off to the community. 3 women-Friends of the Exeter Public Library The Friends volunteer at a number of local Exeter events. IMG_9299 5 women are posing in front of decorated holiday trees. Every year, the Friends participate in Exeter's Festival of Trees. Holiday trees are decorated and auctioned off to the community. 1/6 Friends News Results of the Exeter Town Election Article 10 (Exeter Operating Budget which includes library funding) and Article 18 (which creates a $25,000 Trust Fund for Library Infrastructure) were both approved by the voters. The Trust Fund monies roll over if not used in the calendar year. Congratulations were given to “Friends” Susan Feltus and Sarah James for their election to 3-year terms on the Election Library Board of Trustees and to “Friend” Kathy Boudreau for her election to a 2-year term on the Board. Community Day at Water Street Books on Thursday, July 2, 2026, will benefit the Friends of the Exeter Library. A percent of sales will be donated. Posters or flyers will be produced to publicize the event. The Exeter Independence Festival is going to be extra-special on Saturday, July 11, 2026, since this is our country’s 250th anniversary. Events will be held all day. Sign-up sheets for the Friends activity and information table will be available as we get closer to July. Library Friends are encouraged to complete the brief survey for the Library’s Long Range Plan and alert others to it as well. Friends Upcoming Events Events sponsored by or run by the Friends of Exeter Public Library Multiple Dates Sat, Jun 13 Cribbage with Friends of Exeter Public Library / Learn more Jun 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Come to play or learn cribbage and make local connections! Multiple Dates Tue, Jun 16 Friends of Exeter Public Library Meeting / Learn more Jun 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Join the Friends volunteer group to make connections with the community and help the library. 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? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEXT MEETING: Next meeting: Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 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 Here are the photos from the Friends Gingerbread event. The gingerbread will be displayed at the Congregational Church on Thursday December 4 as part of the Exeter Holiday Block Party. 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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 Results of the Exeter Town Election affecting our Library were discussed. Article 10 (Exeter Operating Budget which includes library funding) and Article 18 (which creates a $25,000 Trust Fund for Library Infrastructure) were both approved by the voters. The Trust Fund monies roll over if not used in the calendar year. Congratulations were given to “Friends” Susan Feltus and Sarah James for their election to 3-year terms on the Election Library Board of Trustees and to “Friend” Kathy Boudreau for her election to a 2-year term on the Board. Fund raising for the Friends at Otto Pizza is scheduled for May18, 2026. Flyers for this event will be distributed in early May. Community Day at Water Street Books on Thursday, July 2, 2026, will benefit the Friends of the Exeter Library. A percent of sales will be donated. Posters or flyers will be produced to publicize the event. The Exeter Independence Festival is going to be extra-special on Saturday, July 11, 2026, since this is our country’s 250th anniversary. Events will be held all day. Sign-up sheets for the Friends activity and information table will be available as we get closer to July. Library Friends are encouraged to complete the brief survey for the Library’s Long Range Plan and alert others to it as welll. 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. 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: Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 pm. 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 Here are the photos from the Friends Gingerbread event. The gingerbread will be displayed at the Congregational Church on Thursday December 4 as part of the Exeter Holiday Block Party. 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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. Keep an eye out for sign-ups in September! 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.

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

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A Library of Things is a growing collection of items that will be available to borrow for an experience you may not have had the opportunity to enjoy before. Currently Exeter Public Library has items that are not books that can be loaned out for 8 days. ​ Library of Things Our Library of Things is a growing collection of items that are available to borrow for an experience you may not have had the opportunity to enjoy before. Our collection is ever-expanding, so keep visiting the library to see what may be available. Download a Library of Things Brochure Here NEW ITEMS Digital Radon Detector NH Radon Program New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Request your own Radon Kit 7.5 quart Lodge Dutch Oven 14 Day Checkout Crockpot 4-8 quart Slow Cooker 14 Day Checkout Popular Items Telescopes See the stars from your own backyard! Our telescopes come with a Star Map and Constellation Guide. There are four different telescopes available to check out for 7 Days Adventure Backpacks Everything you need for an adventure! These backpacks are perfect for fun in the outdoors. They are themed on Hiking and Water activities, and check out for 7 Days Electricity Usage Monitors 7 Days Karaoke System 7 Days Fishing Magnet 14 Days Metal Detector 7 Days Typewriter 7 Days CD Boombox 7 Days Ukulele 14 Days Music Stand 7 Days Tablet Stand 7 Days Sewing Machine 14 Days Video Game Consoles As the host of the New Hampshire Video Game Library, we have video games, consoles, and accessories available for check out These consoles check out for 14 days Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X PlayStation 5 To learn more about the NH Video Game Library Click Here Tech Equipment Assorted technology you never knew you needed! We have a range of items including media players, computer equipment, and cameras Outdoor Games These classic game sets are made for the outdoors! They all check out for 14 Days Giant Games These are giant versions of classic board games They all check out for 14 Days Inflatable Pool Games These inflatable toys are perfect for the pool! They all check out for 14 Days Tabletop Games These board and card games are perfect for at home or on-the-go gameplay with friends, family, or by yourself These all check out for 28 Days Gardening Tools These all check out for 14 Days These all check out for 14 Days Kitchen Tools BACK TO TOP

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 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. Local History and Genealogy Getting Started 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. Exeter Newsletter-Newspaper Archive 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 Additional Resources Access the digital archive here 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, T own Reports, Yearbooks, Maps, Cemetery locations, etc. Please contact the library if you have any questions. 603-772-3101. With over 1.2 billion records in over 3,000 databases, Ancestry Library Edition is the most comprehensive online source of information for conducting genealogical and local history. Access Ancestry Library Edition 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

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. 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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