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.

Closed Saturday 1/13

Due to unforeseen staff illness, we will be closed tomorrow, 1/13. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ...
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Closed Monday 1/15 for MLK

The library will be closed on Monday January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day ...
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Closing at 5pm 1/9/24

The library will be closing early today, Tuesday, January 9th at 5pm rather than our usual 8pm to ensure the ...
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New Hampshire Humanities Presents: New England Quilts and the Stories They Tell

New England Quilts and the Stories They Tell will be presented by Pam Weeks on Thursday, February 15th, at 4:30, ...
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Register for the Lotus Flower Lantern Craft

This event will be at the library on Thursday, February 1st @ 1PM ...
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Vision Board Party January 5th @5

The library is throwing a Vision Board Party! Join us on January 5th at 5pm to make your own vision ...
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Holiday & Building Maintenance Closures

The Richards Free Library will be closed Saturday December 23rd and Monday December 25th for the Christmas holiday. We will ...
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Generous Donation to cover 20 non-resident card fees for Croydon youth

Thanks to an incredibly generous donation, 20 Croydon residents ages 15 and younger can get library cards at the Richards ...
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November Holiday Hours

The library will be closed Friday November 10th and Saturday November 11th for Veterans' Day. The library will close early ...
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