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The Richards Free Library may be closed, but we are still here to help! As part of #nationallibraryweek, here’s a story you might enjoy. Last week our Archivist received a request for detective services. In 1972, 48 years ago, a wallet was found in the Sanbornton, New Hampshire rest area. Although the finder tried to… Read more Richards Library is Here to Serve!

Join us in a virtual celebration of libraries this week. Stream a movie, research your ancestry, read the New York Times or Newport’s historic newspapers, download an ebook, audiobook, or music. All these resources and more are available on the library website.

Our next virtual book group will be held on May 20 at 2:00. We will be discussing the book The Bookwoman of Troublesome  Creek by Kim Michele Richardson.  Copies of the book are available for download from hoopla.  If you would like to attend, please register on our calendar page and you will receive an… Read more VIRTUAL BOOK GROUP

If you’re interested in doing some research into the genealogy of your family, we have a couple websites you could use. FamilySearch.  Discover your family’s story through historical records. Sign up for a free account. HeritageQuest. ProQuest has made the online service HeritageQuest available for home use. Call the library for the user name and… Read more Genealogy

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