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.

Newport Nuggets… gems from the RFL scrapbook collection

November 4, 1910 ...
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Newport Nuggets… gems from the RFL scrapbook collection

John B. Cooper.... Civil War Hero John B. Cooper, born in Walpole, NH in 1841, was soon orphaned. He came ...
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Newport Nuggets… gems from the RFL scrapbook collection

Look for this plaque the next time you travel through Cooper Square! ...
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Newport Nuggets… gems from the RFL Scrapbook Collection

Polley, "The Human Fly" Scales Richards Block George G. Polley, "the human fly," who has been scaling buildings of ...
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Newport Nuggets… gems from the RFL archives

Introducing a new RFL blog: treasures from our collection of scrapbooks! Scrap books, first known as commonplace books in the ...
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The library is pleased to be part of the nation wide program to explore the American Civil War during its ...
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Downton Abbey

If you are enjoying the PBS series Downton Abbey then you may enjoy reading about this time period.   ...
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ADA Hearing Kit

The Newport Lions Club and the Newport Service Organization have made it possible for people with hearing difficulties to enjoy ...
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NEW FRONT STEPS!

The new front steps have been completed by Goodrich Oil and the railings will be done soon, but the doors ...
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