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Vision and Mission

Vision

Exeter Public Library's Vision is to be the informational hub for the Exeter area, a vital institution that attracts and stimulates a vibrant community.

Mission

The mission is to promote a literate, enlightened citizenship by providing equal access to a range of media, services and programs to meet the informational and recreational needs of the community and to encourage the discovery and evaluation of ideas and information, especially recognizing the library's responsibility as a place for children to discover the joy of reading. (from the Exeter Public Library's Long Range Plan, 2011-2021)

Staff  

The team at Exeter Public Library is always available to answer questions, find a book, or help find references. Our staff shares a passion for literature and a commitment to ensure access of all library resources.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is the legally designated governing board for the Exeter Public Library responsible for the overall welfare of the library and the customers it serves. The Board's responsibilities include establishment of library policies, fiduciary oversight, and hiring the library's executive director.

Term Ends

  • Kathy Corson *Chair                          2025

       kathykcorson@gmail.com​

  • Jennifer Medlock *Vice Chair             2026 

       jennymedlock27@gmail.com​

  •  Barbara Young *Treasurer                 2025

       barbarayoung1044@gmail.com​

  • Sarah Zachos James *Secretary       2026

       exeterpl.trustee.scz@gmail.com​

  • Katherine A. Boudreau                       2026

       boudreau.kathy@aol.com​

  •  Sherry Kostenbader                          2027

       sjk417@gmail.com​

  • Davis Moore                                       2027

       davishathawaymoore@gmail.com​

  • Linda Tober                                        2025

       linda.tober@gmail.com​

  • Lisa Childs-Wilson                             2027

       m.c.wilson@comcast.net​

Board of Trustees
Meeting Schedule 2024

The Board of Trustees meets the fourth Tuesday of the month, except in the summer and the month of December. Meetings are run in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order. Refer to the Library Board of Trustees website page for more information.

Schedule

EPL Board of Trustees Meetings will be posted at the library and on social media (Facebook and Instagram) on the Saturday prior to the meeting. 

For all Board of Trustees' meetings, a total of 15 minutes of time will be set aside for Public Comment at the end of each meeting and a 5 minutes limit placed per individual speaking. If the issue merits more time for consideration by the Board, all information must be presented to the Chair in writing 5 business days prior to the meeting. 

Hope Godino

Director

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Julia Lanter

Assistant Director

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Denise Fears

Children's Librarian

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Children's Room​​​​

  • Kathy Cardin

  • Sarah Collinge

  • Rebecca Gosselin

  • Kelsey Lovejoy

  • Cynthia Mulcahy

Adult Services​​​

  • Loren Brooks

  • Laurie Corcoran

  • Cerys  Forster

  • Rhys Forster

  • Beth Kendall

  • Shelby Lennon

  • Ashley Marstaller

Teen Services​
  • Chandra Boudreau
  • Julia Lanter
Pages

  • Amelia Buckley

  • Grace Gautreau

  • Chloe Hartnett

  • Sarah Medlock

  • Zeb Shriver

  • Torrin Tanner

The Exeter Public Library shall be operated in accordance with current New Hampshire Library Laws as outlined in New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) Chapter 202-A and is governed by an elected, independent Board of Trustees.

Library Board of Trustees Policy
Vision and Mission
Library History
Freedom-to-Read Statement
ALA Library Bill of Rights
Renovation Plan Fact Sheet
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