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Children's Programs

Number Party Oct 5th!

September 13, 2023

Join us for a number party Tuesday October 5 from 12:00 to 2:00. Read more Number Party Oct 5th!

Filed Under: Children's Programs, Children's Programs, Events, Youth Services Tagged With: events, Newport NH, Services

After-School Contact Information Request

September 5, 2023

If you have a student (age 9+) using the library after school without a guardian, we would love for you to fill out this form with information we may need in order to reach you in an emergency or to communicate updates about any ongoing issues at the library after school.

Filed Under: Children's Programs, Events, Services, Teen Programs, Youth Programs, Youth Services

Meet Children’s Author Matt Forrest Esenwine!

July 19, 2023

Join us at the library on Tuesday July 25th at 6:30pm to meet Matt Forrest Esenwine, author of numerous children’s books including A Beginner’s Guide to Being Human and I am Today. Matt will talk about his books and what it’s like to be an author. He will also have his books for sale. This… Read more Meet Children’s Author Matt Forrest Esenwine!

Filed Under: Children's Programs, Events, Youth Programs Tagged With: author event, local author, meet the author

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

July 7, 2023

Register for the annual RFL Stuffed Animal Sleepover for your child to be able to drop off a stuffed animal on Thursday, July 20th between 4 and 5 pm, and come to the Pick Up Party on Friday at 11 am to reunite with their friend, watch a slideshow of all the amazing activities the… Read more Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Filed Under: Children's Programs, Children's Programs, Summer Reading Tagged With: children's programing, events

July Movie Nights

June 22, 2023

Join us for an all-ages movie night on Wednesday July 19th to watch Disney’s Coco. Teens ages 11-18 are welcome to join us on Friday July 21st to watch Shrek! Richards Free Library programs are free and open to the public.

Filed Under: Adult Programs, Children's Programs, Summer Reading, Teen Programs, Youth Programs Tagged With: events, movie night, programs

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