Exeter Public Library, Exeter RI

09/06/2026

National Read a Book Day calls all book lovers to indulge in their favorite hobby, guilt-free, every September 6. Dive into a new world, revisit a classic, or discover a new author. Challenge your perspective, expand your knowledge, and share your literary adventures with others.

https://nationaltoday.com/national-read-a-book-day/

09/05/2026

Rescheduled: Chelsea Park Playground meeting, October 3, 10:30am.

We’re working to raise funds to renovate Chelsea Park Playground, and we’d love your help! If you’d like to be part of a committee to help make this vision a reality, please join us! No particular experience or expertise is required. Come learn more, share your ideas, and see how you might like to get involved.

We’re working to raise $100,000 to renovate Chelsea Park Playground, and we’d love your help! We’re looking for community members who are interested in helping

09/05/2026

09/04/2026

Stores & STEAM will be held tomorrow at 11am. This storytime is geared towards children 5+. We will be learning about apples-how they grow, their parts and then tasting different types of apples.

https://tockify.com/exeterpubliclibrary/detail/661/1788620400000

08/28/2026

Our school year storytime schedule resumes next. Storytimes are held Tuesday and Friday mornings. Toddler storytime is at 10:30 and preschool storytimes are at 11:15. There is no registration for storytime and we hope to see you there!

08/25/2026

As our Plant a Seed, Read summer reading program comes to an end, here is a sneak peek at next year's theme!

08/21/2026

Our summer reading program may be coming to an end, but we hope that kids will continue to read for pleasure during the school year. With the increase in access to electronic devices, reading for pleasure has been on the decline amongst children and adults.

https://www.nbcnews.com/data-graphics/kids-reading-less-lower-levels-department-education-study-rcna348987

08/19/2026

Games Club returns next Friday, August 28 from 3-5 pm.

Join us for an evening of Tabletop games and Videogames!

For ages 10+ - Please RSVP if you would like to join!

Join us for an evening of Tabletop games and Videogames! For ages 10+ - Please RSVP if you would like to join! There will be a variety of board games available.

08/18/2026

📢 PUBLIC INVITED: Exeter–West Greenwich Hazard Mitigation Plan Annual Update

The Exeter Emergency Management Office invites residents, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders to participate in the 2026 Annual Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.

📅 Monday, August 31, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Exeter Town Hall, Council Chambers (675 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, RI)
💻 Zoom participation available

Your input matters! Public participation helps us identify local hazards and vulnerabilities, evaluate mitigation projects, and establish future priorities to make our community safer and more resilient.

Have you experienced flooding, drainage issues, power outages, severe weather impacts, wildfire concerns, or other hazards? We want to hear from you.

Community participation also supports our ongoing hazard mitigation planning and eligibility for state and federal mitigation funding.

➡️ Please join us, share your concerns, and help shape Exeter’s future hazard mitigation priorities.