I am honored and thankful to be appointed the new Library Director at the Richards Free Library in Newport, NH. For the past three years, as Assistant Director, I have worked closely with our amazing staff and patrons, learning so much along the way. When I stepped into the role of Interim Director 4 weeks… Read more From the Desk of the Director
About Us
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 Free Library for free! Normally a non-resident card costs $50, which matches the tax rate residents contribute to the library. Croydon does not have its own public library, so residents must pay a non-resident rate… Read more Generous Donation to cover 20 non-resident card fees for Croydon youth
For sale at the library!
Next time you visit the library, be sure to check out our sale section. We’ve always had books for sale in this spot, but we’ve added greeting cards, postcards, and our brand new library tote bag! All profits benefit the Richards Free Library and help support the growth of our collections and programs.
Thank you, Janice! Happy National Library Outreach Day!
We are so thankful for our amazing Outreach Coordinator, Janice. Did you know she delivers books and other library materials to patrons who can’t come to the library? You can e-mail her at outreach@newport.lib.nh.us to be added to her route or to ask any questions. She makes deliveries and pickups on Fridays! Thank you, Janice,… Read more Thank you, Janice! Happy National Library Outreach Day!
The RFL Needs Help with the Roof!
Dear Patrons, Supporters and Friends, Can you imagine a worse place for a water leak than a library full of books and an art gallery full of photos and paintings? For several years the Richards Free Library and the Library Arts Center have been battling leaks with repeated repairs that didn’t solve the long term… Read more The RFL Needs Help with the Roof!
