The Richards Free Library proudly announces best-selling Maine author, Monica Wood, as the recipient of the 2024 Sarah Josepha Hale Award. Monica Wood is an award-winning novelist, memoirist and playwright. Originally from Mexico, Maine, her writing tells character-driven stories about life-changing events. Wood was awarded the 2019 Constance Carlson Prize for contributions to the public humanities in Maine; and the 2018… Read more Monica Wood to Accept the 2024 Hale Award
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Unlock the Fun: Join Us for an Exciting Escape Room Adventure at Richards Free Library!
Are you ready for an adventure that will test your wits and teamwork? As part of our Summer Reading Program, Richards Free Library is thrilled to present an all-ages Escape Room experience! 🗝️ What’s an Escape Room? An Escape Room is an interactive adventure game where you and your team are “locked” in a themed… Read more Unlock the Fun: Join Us for an Exciting Escape Room Adventure at Richards Free Library!
An emotional good-bye from Justine Fafara, Library Director
It is with a mixture of gratitude and sadness that I share my resignation as Library Director ofthe Richards Free Library, effective July 3, 2024. Serving as the Library Director for the past 3.5 years has been a deeply rewarding experience. Iam incredibly proud of the accomplishments we have achieved, from updating ourcollection and revitalizing… Read more An emotional good-bye from Justine Fafara, Library Director
Now Hiring- Library Director
The Richards Free Library is seeking an innovative, creative, tech savvy, and forward-thinking leader with proven management skills in a public library to serve as Library Director. The library is a 501(c)3 non-profit entity and the building at 58 N. Main St has been on the national registry of historic buildings since 1984. The library… Read more Now Hiring- Library Director
Town wide Yard Sale & Touch a Truck!
This year the town is having a Town-Wide Yard Sale on Saturday June 22nd, and we’re collaborating with all the town departments to have a Touch-the-Truck event in our parking lot, so families can have a fun break during the day. Vehicles from all the Newport departments will park here so families can see, touch,… Read more Town wide Yard Sale & Touch a Truck!
