The Richards Free Library strives to assist people in their search for reliable information, self-education, greater understanding, and intellectual enjoyment by providing a spectrum of materials, services and programs. The library also provides space for the gathering of people and ideas to enrich themselves and the community.

Canceled: African American Read-In

We regret to inform you that the African American Read-In that was scheduled for this Thursday, February 20th has been ...
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Closed 2/13 Due to Snow

The Richards Free Library will be Closed on Thursday, February 13th, due to the storm. The Teen bandana craft will ...
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Books on Tap Postponed due to snow!

Due to the storm- we are postponing Books on Tap at the Salt Hill Pub to Tuesday Feb 11th. See ...
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Closed Due to Snow 2/6

Dear Patrons! We are closed due to the snow, today, February 6th. We will open tomorrow February 7th at 10am- ...
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Richards Free Library Needs to Remove Trees

The Richards Free Library Board of Trustees wishes to inform the public that the large white pine trees and hemlock ...

Help Us Decide the 2025 “Books on Tap” Book Club Reads!

Are you ready to help shape the book club lineup for Books on Tap in 2025? We’re excited to invite ...
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Keep Sarah Warm 2024

This year, we're inviting our community of knitters to come together once again to create a beautiful scarf for the ...

Outreach Program at the RFL

Do you know of someone who no longer has the ability to come in to the library for temporary reasons ...
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Exciting News: Join Us for an Evening with Hale Award Winner Monica Wood!

We are thrilled to announce that the 2024 Hale Award ceremony will be held on September 7th at the Newport ...