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Library CLOSED on July 4th

July 3, 2026

The Richards Free Library will be closed on Saturday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.

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Emergency Meeting of the Board of Trustees

July 2, 2026

There will be an Emergency Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Richards Free Library on Friday, July 3rd, at 4:00PM.

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July 2026 Calendar

June 2, 2026

Wed@11 Family Story Time! Everyone is welcome at this traditional storytime with singing and stories! Babies and children up to age 5 will find something to enjoy! Fri@4 Farmer’s Market Story Time! Join Ms. Mo for a read-aloud on the Newport Common at the weekly farmer’s market whenever the weather allows! Sat@10-2 Dungeons and Dragons… Read more July 2026 Calendar

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Bookport 2026!

March 11, 2026

Bookport, our annual local author celebration, will be held on Saturday, March 14th, from 10am – 2pm. The event is an opportunity for the community to meet local authors and discover their literary creations. Adult lit, poetry, children’s books, everyone is welcome and represented!

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February 2026 Program Calendar!

February 4, 2026

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