Introducing a new RFL blog: treasures from our collection of scrapbooks! Scrap books, first known as commonplace books in the 1600’s, have always been a way for people to collect meaningful materials. Scrap booking became a popular hobby in the United States around 1825, and remained so into the early part of the 2oth century.… Read more Newport Nuggets… gems from the RFL archives
Collections
Downton Abbey
If you are enjoying the PBS series Downton Abbey then you may enjoy reading about this time period. Â
ADA Hearing Kit
The Newport Lions Club and the Newport Service Organization have made it possible for people with hearing difficulties to enjoy informational and cultural programs at the Richards Free Library and the Library Arts Center. Through the generosity of these two Newport organizations the library was able to purchase a Williams Sound Portable Infrared ADA Kit.… Read more ADA Hearing Kit
Downloadable Books for Kindles
Kindle users may now download e-books from the NH Downloadable Books Consortium with their library card.
