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WiFi in Library Parking Lot

March 25, 2020

We have just added another WiFi access point for the parking lot.

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Remember to contact the library at rfl@newport.lib.nh.us if you have any questions.

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Please don’t return your library books

March 24, 2020

Please don’t return your library books. Stay safe at home. All items are now due April 10, 2020. This date will be extended if needed. So take good care of those books, DVDs and audio disks and bring them back later.

Remember, even if you can’t check out books, you can still keep reading. The New York Times, E-books, audiobooks, and online magazines are all available with your library card. Discover resources on the Remote Services page on our website: www.newport.lib.nh.us. Staff are working from home and can still answer reference questions and remind you of your number if you can’t find your library card. Just email us at rfl@newport.lib.nh.us.

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COVID 19 CLOSING – LIBRARY CLOSED INDEFINITELY

March 23, 2020

Social distancing is an important element in stopping the spread of COVID-19. To help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, the Board of Trustees of the Richards Free Library has made the decision to close the library facility effective immediately. All events and activities are cancelled. Please keep your books until we open. We are a fine-free library so no fines will accrue.

A wealth of information can be found on the library website. We invite library card holders to take advantage of many features available online from Universal Class to Kanopy streaming movies and downloadable ebooks and audiobooks. The staff is available to help you navigate these resources. Please email us at rfl@newport.lib.nh.us.

The trustees and staff thank you for your patience.

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Remote Services on our Web Page

March 23, 2020

You may notice a new tab on our web page called “Remote Services.” There you can find links to some great websites for you and your family during this time of social isolation. Take a look!

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SCRIBD – FREE EBOOKS, MAGAZINES AND AUDBOOKS

March 21, 2020

Scribd is making their millions of eBooks, audiobooks and magazines FREE to anyone for 30 days, no credit card required. Just sign in at this link: scribd.com/readfree. There are many fantastic books for adults and children available without waiting.

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