Thanks for the Friends of the Richards Free Library, we are now able to offer passes to three local “museums”: Billings Farm & Museum, The Fells, and VINS. For more information, visit Museum Passes (richardsfreelib.org)
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VIRTUAL: An Evening with Romance Authors Ali Hazelwood, Nikki Payne & Denise Williams
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**
Authors Ali Hazelwood, Nikki Payne, and Denise Williams will discuss their latest romance novels in this unforgettable panel discussion followed by audience Q&A.
Monday, February 26, 2024 at 7pm on ZOOM.
Ali Hazelwood is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Love, Theoretically and The Love Hypothesis, as well as a writer of peer-reviewed articles about brain science, in which no one makes out and the ever after is not always happy. Originally from Italy, she lived in Germany and Japan before moving to the US to pursue a PhD in neuroscience. When Ali is not at work, she can be found running, eating cake pops, or watching sci-fi movies with her three feline overlords (and her slightly-less-feline husband). Her latest is Bride, a paranormal romance published on February 6.
By day, Nikki Payne is a curious tech anthropologist asking the right questions to deliver better digital services. By night, she dreams of ways to subvert canon literature. Nikki is a member of Smut U, a premium feminist writing collective, and a cat lady with no cats. Her latest is Sex, Lies and Sensibility, a contemporary diverse retelling of Jane Austen’s Sense & Sensibility published on February 13.
Denise Williams wrote her first book in the 2nd grade. I Hate You and its sequel, I Still Hate You, featured a tough, funny heroine, a quirky hero, witty banter, and a dragon. Minus the dragons, these are still the books she likes to write. After penning those early works, she finished second grade and eventually earned a PhD. Denise lives in Iowa and can usually be found reading, writing, or thinking about love stories. Her books have been listed as an Indie Next pick, Library Reads pick, and received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Library Journal. Her latest is Technically Yours, the story of a second chance romance set in a STEM-industry workplace, published in December.
Register directly on Zoom HERE.
RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
Galentine’s Day Craft Event

Join us on February 13th at 5pm for a “heart”warming Galentine’s Day Craft Event at Richards Free Library!
This delightful gathering is designed for women to come together, unleash their creativity, and build lasting connections. Get ready for an evening filled with laughter, snacks, and shared crafting adventures. Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a crafty novice, this event promises a fun and relaxed atmosphere to celebrate the spirit of sisterhood. Embrace the joy of making new friends as you create beautiful crafts.
This is a free event and you don’t need a library card to join in! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to spread love and laughter at the Richards Free Library – where good times and good vibes are always welcome!
Closing at 4pm 1/16/2024
Due to the storm we will be closing today, January 16th, at 4pm rather than our usual 8pm closing time. Stay safe and warm!

Closed Saturday 1/13
Due to unforeseen staff illness, we will be closed tomorrow, 1/13. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We’ll be back during our regular hours starting Tuesday, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
