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.

Poetry Reading & Book Signing

Patsy Barrett-King and Doug King will read from their newly published collection of poems, “Old Tractors & Strawberry Pie.” There ...

Cryptids of New Hampshire

Spooky Season is approaching!
Join us as we explore the CRYPTIDS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE on Thursday, October 1st, at 6pm.
Everyone is ...

RFLU: Art & Science

RFLU, our new program series featuring the Great Courses, begins this Thursday, September 17th, at 5pm with The History of ...

Intro to Ayurveda

Ayurveda means the "science of life". It is an ancient Indian system of medicine that emphasizes balance, and focuses on ...

Library CLOSED on September 7th

The Richards Free Library will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day ...

September 2026 Calendar

DateEventWed @ 11Family Story Time! Everyone is welcome at this traditional storytime with singing and stories! Babies and children up ...

A thank you for the support from our local businesses

Thank You, Local Businesses! The Friends of the Richards Free Library want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the ...

Author Talk: Shasta Grant

Join us in the Ballroom or via Zoom this Thursday, August 20th, at 6pm as we chat with author Shasta ...

We are OPEN for business today, Friday, August 14th!

Stop in to get your books and DVDs for the weekend! ...