Monday May 12th: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, coloring pages, or board games. Tuesday May 13th: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, coloring pages, or board games. Wednesday May 14th: Teen Advisory… Read more May 12th-17th 2025 Teen Programs
Events
Keep Sarah Warm 2024
This year, we’re inviting our community of knitters to come together once again to create a beautiful scarf for the Sarah Josepha Hale statue in front of the library. Here’s how you can contribute: If you don’t have your own supplies, don’t worry! There will be knitting needles and yarn on display at the library,… Read more Keep Sarah Warm 2024
From the Desk of the Director
I am honored and thankful to be appointed the new Library Director at the Richards Free Library in Newport, NH. For the past three years, as Assistant Director, I have worked closely with our amazing staff and patrons, learning so much along the way. When I stepped into the role of Interim Director 4 weeks… Read more From the Desk of the Director
Monica Wood to Accept the 2024 Hale Award
The Richards Free Library proudly announces best-selling Maine author, Monica Wood, as the recipient of the 2024 Sarah Josepha Hale Award. Monica Wood is an award-winning novelist, memoirist and playwright. Originally from Mexico, Maine, her writing tells character-driven stories about life-changing events. Wood was awarded the 2019 Constance Carlson Prize for contributions to the public humanities in Maine; and the 2018… Read more Monica Wood to Accept the 2024 Hale Award
Author Visit with Marek Bennett, graphic novel author/illustrator
LOCATION CHANGEDue to forecasted rain, we’ll hold this event at the Newport Rec gym at 65 Belknap Ave, just down the side-street from the library.The whole family is invited to meet graphic novel author/illustrator Marek Bennett! The Children’s Literacy Foundation, (CLiF) is sponsoring this visit for the Richards Free Library and Library Arts Center, as… Read more Author Visit with Marek Bennett, graphic novel author/illustrator
