Exeter Public Library, Exeter RI

06/23/2026

Teens/Tweens Dungeons and Dragons *Final Call*

New or experienced players are welcome! Characters start at Level 2. Players who have attended Kids D&D sessions in the past are encouraged to create a new character but can bring a previous character to the table.

If players need help creating a character you can email [email protected] and our Game Master can walk you through character creation and print out a character sheet ahead of time.

Please use this link for registration:

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens and Tweens ages 13+

06/22/2026

How many libraries can you visit this summer?

06/22/2026

The best way to boost vocabulary in children is through reading and conversation. In addition to reading and exploring books, a word jar can be a fun way for the whole family to learn and use new vocabulary words.

A summer word jar will help kids increase their vocabulary and learn new words in a meaningful context. A great summer literacy tool for kids!

06/21/2026

Is the Summer Solstice the Longest Day of the Year?
Yes! As spring ends and summer begins, the daily periods of sunlight lengthen to their longest on the solstice, then begin to shorten again.

On the solstice, the Sun is at its highest point in the sky, and it takes longer for it to rise and set. (Note: When the Sun appears highest in the sky near the summer solstice, the Full Moon opposite the Sun generally appears lowest in the sky!)

https://www.almanac.com/content/first-day-summer-summer-solstice

06/19/2026

Homegrown veggies are delicious and nutritious -- and there's still time to grow lots of veggies from seed, from green beans to salad greens! We have lots of veggies in our seed library, and native wildflowers too, that will come back year after year to provide beauty and ecosystem benefits. Stop by the seed library on your next visit and check out the large selection. Look for Dolloff Pole Bean, a delicious New England heirloom variety. Seeds are free!

Want to know what and when to grow from seed? Download the URI planting calendar:https://web.uri.edu/coopext/wp-content/uploads/sites/2042/R03_-RI-Planting-Calendar-for-Fruits-and-Vegetables_factsheet.pdf

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

The library and all town offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, in recognition of Juneteenth.

06/12/2026

National Movie Night on the second Friday in June encourages us to start (or restart) a tradition of movie nights with friends and family. Pop some popcorn, grab a blanket and your favorite buddy, put away the cell phones and tablets, and then queue up a string of movies for a fun night of entertainment.

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-movie-night-second-friday-in-june

06/08/2026

Our Storytime schedule will change beginning in July. We are also offering many different programs for kids of all ages beginning on June 30 with our Ice Cream Social. For a full list of programs and events please visit our webpage.
https://tockify.com/exeterpubliclibrary/pinboard

06/05/2026

Today is National Donut Day

In 1938, the first-ever National Donut Day was celebrated in Chicago, and the history of The Salvation Army’s Donut Lassies was officially immortalized. In 1917, these women were sent to France to establish field bases near the front lines. In makeshift huts, thousands of soldiers would come to stock up on essential goods and grab a sweet treat baked by the Lassies.

https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/national-donut-day/