Friday August 4th will be the last day to bring in book donations for the book sale. Please remember, no textbooks or encyclopedias and donations must be in good condition. Thank you for all the donations we’ve received so far! It’s going to be an epic book sale on August 26th!
Events
Meet Children’s Author Matt Forrest Esenwine!
Join us at the library on Tuesday July 25th at 6:30pm to meet Matt Forrest Esenwine, author of numerous children’s books including A Beginner’s Guide to Being Human and I am Today. Matt will talk about his books and what it’s like to be an author. He will also have his books for sale. This… Read more Meet Children’s Author Matt Forrest Esenwine!
Summer 2023 Community Read: Midwives by Chris Bohjalian
To prepare for Chris Bohjalian’s arrival in Newport in September for the Hale Award, we’re reading his novel Midwives! Stop by the library to check out one of our 25 copies of the book and join us for a book discussion! We have three discussions on the calendar and you’re welcome to pick one or… Read more Summer 2023 Community Read: Midwives by Chris Bohjalian
May Movie Nights at the RFL!
Join us for two movie nights this month. On Wednesday May 17th at 5pm, all are welcome to see Puss in Boots The Last Wish, and enjoy some popcorn! On Friday May 26th at 3pm, teens ages 11-18 are welcome to watch The Hunger Games and enjoy some snacks! The movies are shown in the… Read more May Movie Nights at the RFL!
Green Up, Clean Up Newport!
Sunday April 30th is Green Up, Clean Up day here in Newport. This event is sponsored by the Recreation Department and the Conservation Committee. The library’s yard and gardens will be one of the places you can volunteer to help clean up! The event starts at 9am on the common. We hope to see you… Read more Green Up, Clean Up Newport!
