You may have noticed a new sign at the library entrance which states: Library Property Guidelines: Everything on this list may seem intuitive to you and me, but it is not so for the many children who come to the library after school every day. Because my staff and I are in the building and… Read more Library Property Guidelines
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After-School Contact Information Request
If you have a student (age 9+) using the library after school without a guardian, we would love for you to fill out this form with information we may need in order to reach you in an emergency or to communicate updates about any ongoing issues at the library after school.
Thank you, Janice! Happy National Library Outreach Day!
We are so thankful for our amazing Outreach Coordinator, Janice. Did you know she delivers books and other library materials to patrons who can’t come to the library? You can e-mail her at outreach@newport.lib.nh.us to be added to her route or to ask any questions. She makes deliveries and pickups on Fridays! Thank you, Janice,… Read more Thank you, Janice! Happy National Library Outreach Day!
Goodbye Overdrive, Hello Libby!
Overdrive, the company, is a vendor we use for downloadable library materials. Together with all the public libraries in the state of New Hampshire, we are able to purchase and lease shared content to offer a wide variety of downloadable ebooks, audio books, and magazines. Overdrive, the app, is going away. Libby, the new app… Read more Goodbye Overdrive, Hello Libby!
A May Message From the Archivist
When you think of an archive, what comes to mind? Do you usually picture a physical place with old and rare materials? While this is absolutely correct, modern technology has allowed for archives and preservation to be moved online and into digital archives. Richards Free Library has a wonderful local history room that functions as… Read more A May Message From the Archivist
