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 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, Jul 11 Cribbage with Friends of Exeter Public Library / Learn more Jul 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Come to play or learn cribbage and make local connections! 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 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

It's easy to get a library card: anyone can get one! For Exeter Residents, cards are free with proof of residency. If you do not live in Exeter, you may purchase a non-resident card for an annual fee. Contact the Library for more information. Library Cards We encourage you to consider the many advantages of obtaining a library card, which can provide access to a wealth of educational resources and existing programs and events! Exeter Residents Library card is FREE Visit the library with proof of residency (licence, ID, lease, mail) All residents of Exeter can use the Interlibrary Loan service. Non-Residents who own property in Exeter and pay taxes Library card is FREE Need proof you own real estate in Exeter (copy of tax records for property, this includes address of the property) Business owners encouraged Non-Residents A yearly fee of $100 per family to be members of the library (residents pay through their taxes) provide ID with address on it. Online is not available for Non-Resident If you work in Exeter and live in another town, you can get a card for free. Students Library card is FREE It is good for the school year. Show your school ID when you pick up your physical card. The card is for any SAU 16 school . For additional information, please call the library at 772-3101 To register, visit us in person! Library card applications cannot be submitted online. Bring your documents. Please bring a valid form of proof of your current address (such as a utility bill, lease agreement, other official mail, car registration, or valid ID). Complete registration form. Make sure the boxes are both checked and the form is signed and dated. Complete the process at the library. Our staff will guide you through the process and ensure you have everything you need to start enjoying your library privileges. If you have questions or need help, don’t hesitate to reach out. If you are homebound and cannot physically come into the Library please call us, the Library is here to help. We look forward to seeing you soon! Exeter Public Library New Card Policy Registration for ages 11 and under Registration for ages 12 to 17 Registration for ages 18 and up

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

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 Library has 1 large Meeting Room and 2 Study Rooms in the Mezzanine on the 3rd floor. To reserve a room, please call the library and we will assist you. Contact us at 603-772-3101. Reserve a Room The Library has 1 large Meeting Room, a Conference Room and 2 Study Rooms on the Mezzanine floor On the 1st floor the History Room is available to sign up for research and the Digital Preservation Services. A breakdown of what each room offers is listed below. To reserve a room, please call the library and we will assist you. Contact us at 603-772-3101. To sign up, please print and fill out the forms provided below and bring them to the library to process or, visit the library. Forms will be available at the Adult Information Desk. EPL Meeting Room Application EPL Study Room Application EPL History Room Application EPL Digital Preservation Room Application Accessibility Features in the Meeting Room Hearing Loop Feature in the Meeting Room The library provides a state-of-the-art assistive listening system for those with a hearing impairment. A device is provided for access to a sound source and transfers it directly to a hearing aid without background noise, interference or acoustic distortion. Click here to learn how it works: How a Hearing Loop Works Captioning Feature This state-of-the-art technology uses Google AI to caption wording on a large screen while doing a presentation. Meeting Room Capacity of no more than 100 people Hearing Loop for the hearing impaired Projector Captioning capability to project on the screen when presenting Screen BluRay/DVD player Microphone and lapel (wireless and wired) Bluetooth device 6 tables-seats 6 people per table 50 chairs Public WIFI access Outlets to plug in your devices Owl 4 for conference calls such as Zoom/Webex/Google Meet Friends Audio Studio & Study Room 1 Capacity of no more than 10 people 1 Conference style table 10 chairs WIFI access Outlets to plug in your device Podcast Equipment Study Room 3 Capacity of no more than 15 people 2 rectangle tables 15 chairs WIFI access Outlets to plug in your device Riverwoods Conference Room Capacity of no more than 25 people Samsung Smart TV Owl 4 for Conference calls such as Zoom/Webex/Google Meet DVD Player 2 speakers, 1 Super woofer 3 rectangle tables 25 chairs WIFI access Outlets to plug in your device

Want to learn a new skill? Download a book? Learn how to email? This page has online resources to help you find a skill to assist you. Tech Help These resources are guides and tutorials for general computer use. If you need assistance logging on to the online resources, please email the library at exeterplref@gmail.com or contact the library at 603-772-3101. learning express 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. w3schools tutorials Exeter Adult Education Courses available from Exeter Adult Education Learning Express: Computer Skills Computer Skills are available on the EBSCO site. Learn Microsoft Office, Photoshop, OS, and much more... Video Tutorial Courses Choose a course to start learning, access free and interactive guides How to videos- inexperienced adult Teaches older and inexperienced adults internet basics, computer skills, and how to use apps Distance Learning Khan Academy helps students practice subjects at their own pace. Practice typing skills Learn basic typing/keyboarding skills. Tutorials are available for practicing these important skills. Drop in to set-up Libby and/or hoopla on your device. The Library has been distributing NEW Library Cards since September 2023 . If you cannot get into your Libby or hoopla account, it is because you have an old library card or your card has expired. You will need to come in and get a new library card or update your card. You will need to make a change on your hoopla account. Here are the instructions: New Card Number for hoopla Account. 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Digital Learn - Choose a course to start learning or search courses. If you are new to computers or just need a refresher, this site has the tools to help you learn technology at your own pace. ck-12 - Access free and interactive educational textbooks and study guides. Khan Academy - Educational videos for the whole family. Help your child sign up for free math, science and engineering, and art online courses, among many others! Students practice at their own pace, first filling in gaps in their understanding and then accelerating their learning. GCF Learn Free - Learn the essential skills you need to live and work in the 21st century. There are self-guided learning resources on a wide range of practical computer topics, from typing to Microsoft to using Etsy. TechBoomers - An educational website that teaches older and inexperienced adults internet basic computer skills about websites that can help improve their quality of life, like social media, Netflix and even online dating. National Cyber Security Alliance - Stay Safe Online NCSA's mission is to educate and therefore empower a digital society to use the Internet safely and securely at home, work, and school, protecting the technology individuals use, the networks they connect to, and our shared digital assets. Teacher's Tech - Teacher's Tech wants to help you get more out of your tech. Weekly videos will showcase tips, tricks, tutorials, apps, extensions, and tech gadgets. W3Schools - W3Schools is a school for web developers, covering all the aspects of web development: HTML Tutorial. CSS Tutorial. JavaScript Tutorial. PHP Tutorial. AI- Artificial Intelligence AI is on an exciting journey of evolution! Check out these fun and creative ways to harness the power of AI! Bing Image Creator Gemini Image Generation with Gemini from Google The free version of Gemini will not generate photos that include people. It seems to have tight guardrails against inappropriate content and creating images of known people. 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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

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

Summer Reading Programs 2026 Summer Reading Kick Off Party: Family Fair Day! Come for an old fashioned afternoon of games, snacks, coloring, and more in Founder's Park! Wednesday, July 1 from 1 - 3 PM. All Ages Welcome! This event is open to all ages, and free and open to the public! Stay tuned for more details about Adult Summer Reading! READ, WHITE, AND BLUE Children's Room Summer Reading Program Children's Summer Reading Sign-ups start: June 29 Runs: July 6 to August 15 Reading Logs! Children of all ages are welcome to participate in our reading log program! Children choose their reading goal each week, and when they reach their goal they earn a prize! Reading Logs can not be checked 30 minutes before or after special events. Children ages 7-11 have a choice to participate with reading logs or with our BookFlix program! Sign-up is required. Join one of the Children’s Room summer book groups! You will receive a book to read for each session, then come back to watch the movie adaptation of each book! 2025 Art in the Park Special Event Wednesdays Events are free and open to the public. June 16 - August 2 Free and open to all Teens 12-18 years old Every Time You Check Out FOR EVERY ITEM YOU CHECK OUT you get a raffle ticket for the Grand Prizes Items includes books, manga, DVDs, comics, video games, puzzles... ANYTHING at the Library! EVERY TIME YOU CHECK OUT you get 2 pieces of candy and sticker or a button Grand Prizes Your raffle tickets can go towards any of these Grand Prizes $25 Gift Card For Water Street Bookstore in Exeter $20 Gift Cards Generously donated by the Friends of the Exeter Public Library 3 available $25 Gift Card Generously donated by Domino's Pizza in Stratham Plague Doctor 17" Plague Doctor Squishable Summer Candy Win pieces of candy equal to the number of items checked out during Summer Reading Weekly Schedule There's something going on every day in the Teen Scene this Summer Mondays All Day Video and Board Gaming (All summer) Thursdays All Day Video and Board Gaming (All summer) Tuesdays Special Time Travel Events (From 6/16 - 8/2) Fridays Refreshing Fridays (All summer) Wednesdays Summer Book Group (All summer) Saturdays Extra Weekly Trivia (From 6/16 - 8/2) Visit the Teen Scene on Tuesdays starting August 5th for a Snack Attack! Special Events Special time travel events every Tuesday No sign up required! Summer Book Group Been reading something fun? Wanna talk about a movie you watched? Have a video game to recommend? Come to a summer book club! Bring any kind of media you like! It doesn't have to be a book Thank You to Our Sponsors! A big thank you to our sponsors, without whom the Teen Summer Reading Program would not be the same! Lindt Chocolates The Friends of the Exeter Public Library Dominos Pizza Download a Brochure For More Information Click Here