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.

Virtual Author Event with Marie Benedict

Meet the New York Times Best Selling Author, Marie Benedict on Zoom, Wednesday October 4th at 7pm. She will discuss ...

Number Party Oct 5th!

Join us for a number party Tuesday October 5 from 12:00 to 2:00. This exploration and celebration of numbers is ...

Virtual Event with NASA 9/29 2pm

Join us on Zoom Friday September 29th at 2pm! Learn about the efforts of teams of NASA researches who are ...
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After-School Contact Information Request

? If you have a student (age 9+) using the library after school without a guardian, we would love for ...

Hale Award Dinner Tickets Now Available

Join us for dinner on September 23rd at 5pm, before the awards ceremony for Chris Bohjalian, this year's Hale Award ...
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Back to school, back to the library

The Richards Free Library staff invite Newport students and their guardians to our "Back to School" nights here at the ...
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Deb is retiring- Celebrate with us Sept 1st @ 3pm

Deb (aka Debbie) has been a staple at the front desk of the Richards Free Library for the last 10 ...
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Zoom Author Event with Nancy Bush & Lisa Jackson- August 28th

Join us for a virtual evening with bestselling authors Nancy Bush and Lisa Jackson. The event is scheduled for August ...

Zoom Event with FBI Agent Julia Cowley- August 22nd

Join us for a virtual evening with FBI Special Agent Julia Cowley, lead profiler on the Golden State Killer case ...
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