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Job Postings

We’re Hiring – Front Desk Library Assistant

January 12, 2026

We are seeking an outgoing, community-focused, self-motivated Front Desk Library Assistant to work 30+ hours per week, including some Saturdays, as the primary staff member at our combination circulation/reference front desk. The successful candidate will have a passion for providing excellent customer service as part of a small, cohesive, team-focused staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES… Read more We’re Hiring – Front Desk Library Assistant

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We’re Hiring a Teen Services Library Assistant

September 14, 2025

We are happy to announce that we have hired a new Teen Services Library Assistant. We are seeking a self-motivated, community-focused Teen Services Library Assistant to work 20+ hours per week, including some Saturdays, to provide our patrons with essential services, including circulation, readers’ advisory, programming, and collection development. Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):… Read more We’re Hiring a Teen Services Library Assistant

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We’re Hiring a Library Page!

September 14, 2025

We are happy to announce that we have hired a new Library Page. Are you a high school student, at least 16 years old, with a passion for community service? We’re hiring a library page at the Richards Free Library. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience while supporting your local library. Our Pages… Read more We’re Hiring a Library Page!

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We’re Hiring!

June 11, 2025

Are you a high school student, at least 16 years old, with a passion for community service? We’re hiring TWO library pages at the Richards Free Library. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience while supporting your local library. Our Pages work 9-12 hours a week during the school year and 15-19 hours… Read more We’re Hiring!

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Job Posting: Assistant Director

August 9, 2024

Assistant Director – Richards Free Library (Newport, NH) The Richards Free Library of Newport NH seeks a tech savvy, forward-thinking individual with proven management skills in a public library to serve as Assistant Director. Our library is a 501(c)3 non-profit entity. The building is an 1899 colonial revival mansion that has been on the national… Read more Job Posting: Assistant Director

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Newport, NH 03773

Phone Number: (603) 863-3430

rfl@newport.lib.nh.us

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