Group study room use policies how to book a group study room. Fundraising to reduce residents cost for exeter library renovation. Please note that all groups and courses have now finished for this term. The following weblinks can be used to access the schools library book catalog and to provide access to our research database. For more information and our upcoming book group schedule, contact exeter public library at.
The exeter public library hosts two book discussion groups each month. Exeter library 2020 all you need to know before you go. We hope that the service continues to be a benefit to your reading group and we look forward to. There are group study spaces on each floor of the library and in the learning zone. Find groups in exeter, new hampshire about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Choices order form from september 2018 torbay libraries. Exeter community library berks county public libraries. You can post your cheque, with your completed order form, to reading group desk, stock services, exeter library, castle street, exeter, ex4 3pq. The friends of the exeter community library is operated by a group of hard working volunteers. It is the largest secondary school library in the world, containing 160,000 volumes over nine levels with a shelf capacity of 250,000 volumes.
The library will remain open during the renovation. Exeter, nh last march, exeter residents voted to approve a capital improvement project to renovate the exeter public library. Accessible from university campuses or via a vpn connection only. Exeter community library invites patrons to participate in. The library has over 1km of shelves containing over 60,000 books, cds and dvds which can be issued at any of the selfservice points. Being an informal group, there is no expectation of serious debate and the ethos is very open, sociable and friendly. Services town of exeter new hampshire official website. Friends of exeter community library seek new home news. Ava joins a book group, not only for her love of reading but also out of sheer desperation for companionship. Our harkness approach to learning, based on discussion and studentcentered teaching, pervades every aspect of life at exeter, where goodness and knowledge go hand in hand. Each of the book groups is free and both library members and nonmembers are welcome. Exeter public library town of exeter new hampshire official. For over 15 years, topsham public librarys directors have been leading discussions about fiction and nonfiction books chosen by the participants of the group. Apr 12, 2017 exeter public library invites adults to join our evening book group, which meets the 2nd wednesday of each month from 6.
The exeter book, exeter cathedral library ms 3501, also known as the codex exoniensis, is a tenthcentury book or codex which is an anthology of anglosaxon poetry. Stopped off at exeter library today as needed to find out something. Prebook your groups visit to the cathedral to receive discounted admission, tailored guided tours and excellent opportunities to enjoy delicious, locallysourced food and drink from the. It is not known how leofric got his hands on the book. The exeter unified school district eusd is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. Exeter health library book club encouraging reading for. Eusd does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis andor association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group. About us exeter book club free websites for book clubs. Exeter library, castle street, exeter, devon, ex4 3pq. The exeter public library is very popular and its use keeps expanding. The space is needed to serve as a book processing center for the group. Exeter public library invites adults to join our evening book group, which meets the 2nd wednesday of each month from 6.
Find groups in exeter, england about book clubs and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Exeter dean and chapter manuscript 3501, usually known as the exeter book, was written down by a single scribe no doubt a monk in about 970. The portsmouth public library speculative fiction book group will meet on the final tuesday of each month. Following a multimillion pound revamp, the building reopened on 22nd may 2014. Construction will be phased to cause as little disruption as possible, keeping critical services available while the work progresses. For book lovers of all kinds who live in, work in or just love devon and want to be part of.
Events are organized throughout the year to raise funds in order to support the programs and materials all of our wonderful patrons enjoy. Last but not least is fragile things by neil gaiman. Due dates have been extended and patrons will not accumulate fines during this time. Ava joins a book group, not only for her love of reading but also out of sheer. As well, current library holds will not expire and interlibrary loan services are suspended. Libraries unlimited south west, a company limited by guarantee, registered in england and wales. Kahn was commissioned by the phillips exeter academy to design a library for the school. Mar 23, 2020 university of exeter libguides using the library study space book group work space search libguides for. Search our faq knowledge base, book a research appointment, reserve a room, register for an event, ask a question, chat, send comments. Were an informal group, with typically between 1020 individuals attending each meeting.
Exeter public library offers materials, services, and programs designed to meet a variety of needs. It is one of the four major anglosaxon literature codices, along with the vercelli book, nowell codex and the c. Dec 12, 2017 exeter health library book club weds 5th july 12. This page is regularly updated with the next meeting date and location, and the list of upcoming books. Prebook your groups visit to the cathedral to receive discounted admission, tailored guided tours and excellent opportunities to enjoy delicious, locallysourced food and drink from the cathedral cafe.
Questions or concerns regarding materials in the collection may be addressed to the academy librarian. Welcome to the uoe library libguides use these libguides to find out all about the library services, facilities and resources. Really helpful staff and they pointed me in the right direction. A good sized library and a free resource that should be used before it gets taken away. To visit any of the following pages, please click the title on this page or on the menu. Exeter public library town of exeter new hampshire. Everyone can just turn up to any meetings they are available. The friends of the exeter community library, a volunteer nonprofit association, is currently looking a new place to call home. Due to governor sununus stay at home order the exeter public library will be closed until may 4th. Book look is a longstanding book club held at the highlands kennebec room in the main lodge on the first tuesday of the month from september may. Exeter library is open seven days a week and receives an average of 1,500 visits a day. Aug 03, 2016 the book was donated to the cathedrals library in 1072 by the first bishop of exeter, leofric. Sep 19, 2019 according to the ala, those most often to initiate bans on books are parents, librarians, and library patrons.
Please note that all programs, events, activities and group visits taking place at all huron county library locations are canceled until further notice. The exeter book is a 10 thcentury anthology of poetry in old english and is of major importance to exeter cathedral, the cathedral library and english literature itself exeter dean and chapter manuscript 3501, usually known as the exeter book, was written down by a single scribe no doubt a monk in about 970. As its our first book club, were offering a variety of titles to choose from, to get the conversation started. No visit to exeter is complete without exploring exeter cathedral. The exeter book has been in the possession of the cathedral ever since. Book group work space study space university of exeter.
The book was donated to the cathedrals library in 1072 by the first bishop of exeter, leofric. The exeter book is a 10 thcentury anthology of poetry in old english and is of major importance to exeter cathedral, the cathedral library and english literature itself. As one of the busiest libraries in berks county, with a circulation exceeding 250,000 items and 207,000 people in 2016, we are happy to serve our community as a center of learning, accessible recreation, practical tools, and nearly 500 free programs designed for children and adults to participate in throughout the year. Other projects include the wayback machine, and archive. Accessability, free space, group study, library space, quiet study, silent study, study space, study spaces this work is licensed under a creative commons attribution 4. Exeter library is at the heart of the citys cultural quarter. Exeter public library s book groups wednesday, october 17, 2018. Events and programs town of exeter new hampshire official. People of all ages and interests have access to flexible spaces to feel welcome as an individual or for a group activity.
These can be booked by students for courserelated work such as. Aug 24, 2016 these book groups are free and open to the public. The library is guided by the principles outlined in the freedom to read statement and library bill of rights put forth by the american library association. In addition, the library has a reserve stack of approximately 150,000 items, available on request. Exeter union high school believes that every student is capable of accomplishing great things, and that each student can have a positive impact on our community and on our future. The requested page is not currently available due to visibility settings. The morning group meets the third wednesday of each month at 10 am. Exeter public library town of exeter new hampshire official website. Being an informal group, there is no expectation of serious debate. The evening group meets the second wednesday of each month at 6.