Events

We have SO MUCH happening on August 28th, even with a reduced Apple Pie Crafts Fair & Book Sale. Join the Library Board of Trustees on our beautiful new porch for cookies, lemonade and coffee. They’ll start serving at 9am and continue until they run out of refreshments. Ms. Mo will be on the library… Read more Saturday August 28th- A Day Full of Fun!

The Richards Free Library is requiring masks to enter the library, no matter your age (if you’re over 2) or your vaccination level. The Board of Trustees and Library Director continue to monitor COVID information and local cases. If you are unable or unwilling to wear a mask, you are welcome to use our Cubby… Read more Mask Requirement in Effect

On Saturday, August 7th, Sy Montgomery accepted the Hale Award for literary excellence across the 31 books she’s published during her career as an author so far. She’s written incredible nonfiction titles for adults, as well as many picture books and nonfiction books for children. Come into the library to find many of Montgomery’s books… Read more Congratulations to Sy Montgomery!

Ms. Mo is under the weather today so Story Time is canceled. We hope to see you during Story Time at the Farmers’ Market on Friday!

In your genealogical search, you can find more help in the History section of our website. We now have a page called History of Your House. Uncover the history of your house by investigating its architecture, its people, and its place in history. You can find the page here. Email the library at rfl@newport.lib.nh.us if you… Read more History of Your House