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Books on Tap Postponed due to snow!

February 6, 2025

Due to the storm- we are postponing Books on Tap at the Salt Hill Pub to Tuesday Feb 11th. See you at 6pm to discuss Fellowship of the Ring by JRR Tolkien!

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Closed Due to Snow 2/6

February 6, 2025

Dear Patrons! We are closed due to the snow, today, February 6th. We will open tomorrow February 7th at 10am- see you there! Be safe and careful today!

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Help Us Decide the 2025 “Books on Tap” Book Club Reads!

October 18, 2024

Are you ready to help shape the book club lineup for Books on Tap in 2025? We’re excited to invite all our patrons to participate in our “Book Group Bracket” voting event! This is your chance to choose what we’ll be reading at Salt Hill Pub next year. There are three mini sessions planned throughout… Read more Help Us Decide the 2025 “Books on Tap” Book Club Reads!

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Outreach Program at the RFL

September 5, 2024

Do you know of someone who no longer has the ability to come in to the library for temporary reasons (such as an injury), or those who are homebound on a more permanent basis? With our Outreach Services, you don’t have to come into our building to check out our great materials. You can request… Read more Outreach Program at the RFL

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From the Desk of the Director

August 1, 2024

I am honored and thankful to be appointed the new Library Director at the Richards Free Library in Newport, NH. For the past three years, as Assistant Director, I have worked closely with our amazing staff and patrons, learning so much along the way. When I stepped into the role of Interim Director 4 weeks… Read more From the Desk of the Director

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