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Library CLOSED on July 4th

July 3, 2026

The Richards Free Library will be closed on Saturday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.

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Emergency Meeting of the Board of Trustees

July 2, 2026

There will be an Emergency Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Richards Free Library on Friday, July 3rd, at 4:00PM.

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Kids Summer Reading Schedule!

June 12, 2026

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Kids Summer Reading Program!

May 20, 2026

June 18th 11:00am “Birds Are Dinosaurs,” Summer Kickoff. Are raptors related to velociraptors? Find out in this animal ambassador program with VINS and learn all about birds and their long-lost relatives! All ages. June 22nd 1-4pm Summer Window Painting: Help paint dinosaurs and summer-inspired designs on the big picture windows! Kids 4+ June 29th 2pm… Read more Kids Summer Reading Program!

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March 25th Family Story time Cancelled

March 24, 2026

Unfortunately, Ms Mo is unable to hold Family Story Time on March 25th. Please feel free to come to the library, use the collection, and use the upstairs DePaola Children’s Program room for playtime with other story time enthusiasts. Thank you for understanding, and see you next Wednesday at 11am!

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