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Events

Read Across America at RFL

March 3, 2026

School Resource Officer Shawn Seymour brought Ebbi the Newport police comfort dog to the RFL for some special reading practice time with local kids this Monday. Children were excited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to Ebbi. We had several dog, pet, or reading themed books available to read from, or the children… Read more Read Across America at RFL

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

Read Across America Day is March 2nd

February 27, 2026

Monday, March 2nd is your chance to celebrate Read Across America day here at the Richards Free Library! Kids can practice their reading by reading aloud to Newport Police Comfort Dog Ebbi between 3 and 4:30 pm, so long as an officer is available to stay!

Filed Under: Children's Programs, Events

RFL January Calendar

December 15, 2025

To download the calendar, scroll to the bottom of this post! 1/1 Closed for New Years Day 1/5 Friends of the RFL meeting 10am. Monthly business and taking down holiday decorations! 1/6 LEGO Day (Kids and families),Drop in 1-5pm. Let your imagination loose to build anything at all with the library’s LEGOs! This month’s challenge is a… Read more RFL January Calendar

Filed Under: Calendar, Events, Youth Programs, Youth Services Tagged With: Calendar, events, Newport NH, teen programs

RFL December Calendar

November 15, 2025

To download the calendar, scroll to the bottom of this post! 12/1 Friends of the RFL meeting 10am. Monthly business and decorating for the Holidays! 12/3 Temporary Tattoo Drawing (Kids and teens), 3pm. Come use our stencils and skin safe markers or make your own designs! 12/4 Teen Hangout (Teens grades 6-12), 2:30-4pm. Join a… Read more RFL December Calendar

Filed Under: Adult Programs, Calendar, Children's Programs, Children's Programs, Events, Teen Programs, Uncategorized, Youth Programs Tagged With: Calendar, events, programs, teen programs

RFL November Calendar

October 16, 2025

To download the calendar, scroll to the bottom of this post! 11/3-11/7 Baby’s Keepsake Handprint Drop In (families), Drop in to make a special Keepsake of Baby’s Handprint this week, while librarians are available. 11/4 Temporary Tattoos (Teens), 3pm. Come use our stencils and skin safe markers or make your own designs. Grades 6-12 11/6 LEGO Day Drop In (Kids and families) 1-5… Read more RFL November Calendar

Filed Under: Adult Programs, Calendar, Children's Programs, Events, Teen Programs, Uncategorized, Youth Programs, Youth Services Tagged With: Calendar, events, Newport NH, Public

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