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Exeter Public Library Newsletter | | April 15 - 20, 2024 |
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Staff and patrons enjoy the solar eclipse from the library decks. |
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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS* | | Blue = Adults Green = Teens Red = Children's Purple = Friends of EPL |
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Monday, April 15
ALL WEEK Scavenger Hunt: Flowers
2 PM Taiwanese Mah Jongg
6 PM Knitting Group | |
Tuesday, April 16 10 AM Children's All Ages Story Time
1 PM Movie Showing 2 PM 2 Over 1 Bridge
3 PM Teens Chip Tasting 3:30 PM Art Club (Ages 8+)
5:30 PM Bob Moore and Friends Read Poetry 6:30 PM Friends of EPL Meeting |
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Wednesday, April 17 ALL DAY Teen Gaming
10 AM Children's Story Time (Ages 3+) 10 AM Morning Book Group
1 PM American Mah Jongg 1 PM Spanish Table |
| Thursday, April 18
10 AM Children's All Ages Story Time 10 AM Adult Goren Bridge
6 PM Retirement Preparation – Social Security: Your Questions Answered | |
Friday, April 19 9 AM - 4 PM Children's Open Art
2 PM Book Talks: Riverwoods 2 PM Cancer Discussions with Judy Rowan
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| Saturday, April 20
9 AM Grade 6 Book Group 10 AM Grade 7 Book Group
11 AM Walking the Camino with Chuck Drew 11 AM Grade 9-11 Book Group
2 PM Colgate 13 Acapella | |
* April clubs and events subject to change. Please check the library's website or call 603-772-3101 for more information. |
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New Library Cards
Reminder to patrons that all Exeter Public Library cards must be 14 digits long. If you still have an old 5 digit library card, please come to the library to update your card! Old cards will no longer work with our online resources such as hoopla and Libby. |
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April ArtistMax Fehr |
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Three Sisters Seed Library |
The Exeter Area Garden Club (EAGC) Three Sisters Seed Library is back at the Exeter Public Library. If you need help learning about saving seeds, please ask at the Library's Adult Information Desk. Many thanks to Scamman's Home and Garden and Stout Oak Farm for their generous seed donations. |
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Tuesday, April 16 at 5:30 PM Featuring Mark DeCarteret, Holley Daschbach, Trina Daigle, John-Michael Albert, and Rosemary Staples. This event is free and open to the public. |
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| Retirement Prep
Thursday, April 18 at 6 PM Social Security will likely be the foundation of one's retirement income. Join financial advisers Heidi Hubert and Karin Behrens for their presentation "Social Security: Your Questions Answered." This program is free and open to the public. |
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| Cancer Discussions with Judy Rowan, PhD
Friday, April 19 at 2 PM This presentation will cover the cancer experience. Judy Rowan is a psychologist and long-term cancer survivor. In addition to professional presentations at conferences, she has also been a frequent speaker for area cancer support groups. Her humor and engaging style have made her a popular speaker. This program is free and open to the public. |
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| Saturday, April 20 at 11 AM |
Discover what it’s like to walk the Camino de Santiago! Chuck Drew's presentation will cover a variety of topics such as history, various routes, how to prepare, what to bring, and additional insights about walking “The Way.” This program is free and open to the public. |
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Saturday, April 20 at 2 PM For more than 70 years, the Colgate Thirteen has delighted audiences with fun, surprises, and the best a cappella sound anywhere. Old and new musical favorites supply the Colgate Thirteen with an active repertoire of over 75 songs. This program is free and open to the public. |
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In acknowledgment of the 50th anniversary of the battle over a proposed oil refinery off the New Hampshire Seacoast, join in on this special community read. Exeter Public Library is giving away free copies of Small Town, Big Oil by David W. Moore before hosting a book discussion on Monday, April 22 at 6:30 PM. Registration is strongly encouraged.
This program is sponsored by Great Bay-Piscataqua Waterkeeper and Great Bay Stewards. The Great Bay Book Group is made possible with generous support from NH Charitable Foundation and the Rosamond Thaxter Foundation. |
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High school teens are invited to join in a special Earth Day Book Group on Saturday, April 20 at 11 AM. Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton will be available to borrow from the library. Registration is strongly encouraged. |
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Tuesday, April 16 at 3:30 - 5:00 PM Children ages 8-11 can sign-up for Art Club to think outside of the box and create new fun types of art. Art Club will focus on exploring different art mediums and learning how to have fun while creating art! |
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Movie Scene Tuesdays at 1 PM |
Tuesday movies now start at 1 PM. Enjoy a movie on the big screen, with popcorn and water provided. Click below to see what's playing next! |
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Evening Book Group | Wednesday, May 8 at 6:30 PM
The group is reading Yellowface by R. F. Kuang. Books are available now at the Adult Circulation Desk. |
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Morning Book Group | Wednesday, April 17 at 10 AM
The group is reading You Don't Belong Here by Elizabeth Becker. Books are available now at the Adult Circulation Desk. |
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Teen Book Groups |
Saturday, April 20 |
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Grade 6
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Grade 7 |
| Inkling by Kenneth Oppel |
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Grades 8 - 11 |
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Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton |
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CONTACT US |
4 Chestnut Street | Exeter, NH 03833 www.exeterpl.org Main Phone: 603-772-3101 Children's Room: 603-772-6036 |
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