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Events

Free Audiobooks for Teens

May 15, 2018

Are you teen or do you know a teen? SYNC is a free summer audiobook program that provides free audiobook downloads for teens age 13+. Each week they offer two different free books to download. Don’t miss out on any more of them!   https://www.audiobooksync.com/

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Circle Dance in the Ballroom

May 8, 2018

On Thursday, June 7, Mary Ellen Cannon will lead Circle Dance in the ballroom of the Richards Free Library in Newport from 6:30 to 8:00. Circle Dance is composed of traditional dances from around the world as well as new choreographies.  All dances are taught. No partner, dance experience, or special skills of any kind are needed. Simply bring comfortable indoor shoes. For more information call the library at 603-863-3430.

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Squishy Circuits Drop In

April 26, 2018

Head over to the library to do some hands on exploration with “Squishy Circuits”! It’s a great way to learn the basics about how circuits work. We’ve got some conductive dough and some insulating dough (and some instructions) for you to build something neat when you stop by any time this afternoon.

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Martha Carlson-Bradley Poetry Reading and Discussion

April 2, 2018

Join the Richards Library Poetry Group on Thursday, April 26 at 7:00 PM as we welcome Martha Carlson-Bradley. She will be reading and answering questions regarding her latest work: Begin with Trouble: Poems Inspired by the 1727 New-England Primer!

 

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Newport Municipal Solar Project

March 13, 2018

If you missed the informational meeting for the Municipal Solar Project on March 12, you can view a slideshow containing the pertinent information here.

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