4 Chestnut Street
Exeter, NH 03833
Adult Services: 603-772-3101
Children's Services: 603-772-6036
Monday - Thursday: 9 AM - 8 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 1 PM
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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 Take Over
The Main Events
Please register for programs ahead of time
Library Lock-In
Friday, August 21
4 - 10 PM
Teens between the ages of 12 and 17 can join the library in an after-hours event. Registration is required to be filled out by the teen and a parent or legal guardian by Thursday, August 20th.
Reach out to the library for the registration form or if you have any questions about this event. Call the library at 603-772-3101 or stop by the Adult Information Desk to register.
Dungeons and Dragons
Thursday, August 20 at 5 PM
Please register ahead of time for this adventurous one-off game!
BookFlix: Five Nights at Freddy's
Wednesday, August 19 at 5 PM
Please register ahead of time. Books are available at the Adult Information Desk.
Frozen T-Shirt Contest
Friday, August 21 at 3:30 PM
Please register ahead of time for this icy challenge! For teens staying for the Lock-In, please bring a spare change of clothes.
Ceramics
Tuesday, August 18 at 3 PM
Drop-in for this ceramics craft. Create your own pet, monster, figure or whatever you come up with!
Cheese Tasting
Wednesday, August 19 at 3 PM
Stop in for this delicious treat! No registration needed.
Pokemon Jeopardy
Monday, August 17 at 3 PM
Test your Pokemon knowledge. Do you have what it takes to know them all!
Teen Book Groups
Teen Book Groups are held in-person 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
Picture Gallery of Activities Happening in the Teen Scene
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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
Flume Award Nominees
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.
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.
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