Patsy Barrett-King and Doug King will read from their newly published collection of poems, “Old Tractors & Strawberry Pie.” There will be books available for purchase, and the opportunity to have them signed!
Events
Teen Summer Reading Calendar!
June 18th 11:00am “Birds Are Dinosaurs,” Summer Kickoff. Are raptors related to velociraptors? Find out in this animal ambassador program with VINS and find out all about birds and their long-lost relatives! All ages. June 22nd Teen Sign Up Day! Sign up for summer reading today, or any day June 10th- August 5th! June 24th… Read more Teen Summer Reading Calendar!
July 2026 Calendar
Date Event 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… Read more July 2026 Calendar
April 2026 Calendar
Here is the events calendar for April! Look for adult programs in purple, teen programs in blue, programs for both kids and teens in green, and programs for children and families in yellow. Download the April 2026 Calendar
Read Across America at RFL
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
