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 Grades 6-11. 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 Assistant 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
Special Event
Seventh Annual Magnify Voices
Expressive Art Contest
Submissions are now OPEN: Deadline 4/20/2025
The contest recognizes and celebrates the creativity of youth.
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Open to NH students grades 5-12
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12 finalists art appears in planner and cash prize
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Celebration Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Weekly Events
Teen Book Groups
Teen Book Groups are held in-person once a month from October to April. Sign-ups are happening now!
Saturday, April 12
6th Grade 9AM Al Capone Does my Shirts
7th Grade 10 AM Squirm
8th Grade 11 AM The Devil's Arithmetic
9th-11th Grade 12 PM Thorn Hedge
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!
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.
2024 Winners
2025 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.
Mango Languages - This is an online language learning resource. Mango Languages offers 71 language courses. Additionally, the service offers English lessons in 17 languages and specialty courses to teach cultural differences. Courses are accessible from a web browser or an app. First time users select "sign up" & add your 14-digit library card number. If you do not have a card with 14 digits, please visit the library to update your card. We began distributing new physical cards to teens in September 2023.
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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