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.

Bookport 2026!

Bookport, our annual local author celebration, will be held on Saturday, March 14th, from 10am - 2pm. The event is ...

March Program Calendar!

Cal March 2026 OfficialDownload ...

Find the Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt!

Tuesday, March 17th All Day, All Ages Find the all the leprechauns to solve their puzzle, and win a prize ...

Snow Closure 3/3/26

We are closing the library early at 5pm today, the 3rd of March, due to the snow. Thank you for ...

Read Across America at RFL

School Resource Officer Shawn Seymour brought Ebbi the Newport police comfort dog to the RFL for some special reading practice ...

Read Across America Day is March 2nd

Monday, March 2nd is your chance to celebrate Read Across America day here at the Richards Free Library! Kids can ...

February Break at the Library!

Come to the library this week during February school break! Kids activities include Pinecone Bird Feeders, LEGO Day, and Storytime ...

RFL Closing Early – Friday, February 20, 2026

Due to the dangerous weather conditions, the library will be closing early on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 2pm. The ...

February 2026 Program Calendar!

Programs for February 2026! ...