In May 2021, Mrs. Emily Darby, Reading Specialist, and Ms. Maureen Kiesel, Library Media Specialist, both Main Street School teachers, were excited to announce their new passion project.  Thanks to a SAU 16 Grant, Books on Bikes New England pedaled through Exeter throughout the summertime to child-friendly destinations, and handed out free books to children PreK- Age 9!  We are passionate about building school and community partnerships, creating home libraries, book floods, and lessening the gap between low socioeconomic families and high, in terms of access to children's literacy at home.  We love kids, books representing all kinds of people and genres, and building community connections.  

     Between now and then,  Books on Bikes has become an official NH nonprofit corporation, and been granted tax exempt status.  If you would like to join us and start your own chapter in your town, or pedal some book love around Exeter or another town,  please contact us!  Help us spread book love and build home libraries one at a time.

     Until we see you again- happy reading! :)