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Celebrate National Library Week with Fun-filled Activities at Richards Free Library!

March 29, 2024

Get ready to show your love for the Richards Free Library during National Library Week, happening from April 8th to April 13th! We have an exciting lineup of events and activities for patrons of all ages to enjoy. Monday kicks off with our heartfelt theme, “I Love my Library.” Patrons can showcase their affection by… Read more Celebrate National Library Week with Fun-filled Activities at Richards Free Library!

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National Library Week 2023

April 25, 2023

Join us at the library for a week full of fun events to celebrate National Library Week! Monday April 24th 2:30pm: Teen Board GamesTuesday April 25th 10am-6pm: Lego Challenge Drop InTuesday April 25th 12pm: Brown Bags & BooksTuesday April 25th 1pm: Historic building tourTuesday April 25th 1pm: Canasta ClubTuesday April 25th 3pm: Historic building tour… Read more National Library Week 2023

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Colin Calloway receives 2022 Hale Award

June 1, 2022

We are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2022 Sarah Josepha Hale Award is Colin Calloway. Read more Colin Calloway receives 2022 Hale Award

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Library Hours

March 19, 2021

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The Library Quilt is on display!

January 24, 2017

Stop by the library to see the Richards Free Library 125th Anniversary Signature Quilt! For years it has been in process, and now it has finally been revealed and is on display near the computers in the main room. Congratulations to everyone that helped make this beautiful quilt possible!

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