Join us 7pm on Zoom for Haunted Lighthouses of New England with Jeremy D’Entremont.
Lighthouses and ghost stories often seem to go hand in hand. Jeremy will be telling us about the mysterious Woman in White in the Isles of Shoals and the spirit of a drowned lighthouse keeper at Penfield Reef in Connecticut, as well as some of the paranormal investigations he’s been part of — and much more.
Jeremy D’Entremont is the president and historian of the American Lighthouse Foundation, historian for the U.S. Lighthouse Society, and the author of more than 20 books and hundreds of articles on lighthouses and maritime history. He’s the producer and host of the U.S. Lighthouse Society’s podcast, Light Hearted. He has appeared on the popular Ghost Hunters TV show, as well as Haunted Lighthouses of America on the Travel Channel. He has also appeared on the History Channel, Public Television, and National Public Radio speaking about lighthouses.
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Virtual Author Event with Marie Benedict
Join New York Times Best Selling Author Marie Benedict on Zoom to discuss her latest historical fiction novel, The Mitford Affair!
Wed. Oct. 4th 7pm on Zoom
Register here
Hale Award Dinner Tickets Now Available
Join us for dinner on September 23rd at 5pm, before the awards ceremony for Chris Bohjalian, this year’s Hale Award honoree. Dinner is $50 per person and can be paid by cash, check, or card at the library. Tickets will be on sale through Friday September 15, 2023. Dinner will be served at the Newport Opera House and catered by Appleseed Restaurant from Bradford, NH.
Back to school, back to the library
The Richards Free Library staff invite Newport students and their guardians to our “Back to School” nights here at the library to meet Mo, our Youth Services Librarian, and Molly, our Youth Services Assistant. Mo and Molly will have a craft for the kids, tweens, and teens to enjoy, and will be able to chat and answer any questions caregivers may have. Join us September 5th or 7th from 2:30-5pm. If those times don’t work for you, but you’d like to meet with Mo and Molly, please email Mo at mchurchill@newport.lib.nh.us
We always look forward to the school year and the excitement of having students enjoy the library after school. Please remember, the library is not responsible for your child. They are required to follow our behavior policy. If they receive 3 warnings about not following the policy, they will be asked to leave the library grounds for the day. Please make a plan with your child so they know where to go if they are asked to leave the premises.
Deb is retiring- Celebrate with us Sept 1st @ 3pm
Deb (aka Debbie) has been a staple at the front desk of the Richards Free Library for the last 10 years. This Friday, September 1st, will be her last day. Come celebrate this next adventure with us from 3-5pm. Enjoy donuts, coffee, and some time to chat with Deb!
