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Opening Late Friday 3/8 at 1pm

February 28, 2024

On Friday March 8th we will have a delayed opening from our normal 10am to a revised 1pm. We will be hosting a Suicide Prevention Training for the Richards Free Library staff, other local library staff, and other Newport town department staff. Thank you for understanding.

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We’re Hiring!

February 21, 2024

Are you a high school student, at least 16 years old, with a passion for community service? We’re hiring a library page at the Richards Free Library. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience while supporting your local library. Required Hours: Wednesday 5-8pm, Thursday 5-8pm, Friday 3-6pm, every other Saturday 10am-2pm Hourly Pay:… Read more We’re Hiring!

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The Ultimate Presentation for Red Sox Nation

February 12, 2024

Martin Gitlin gives The Ultimate Presentation for Red Sox Nation on Wednesday, March 27th @ 6:30 (Just in time for Opening Day!). Take a fun and enlightening journey through Boston Red Sox history with the author of The Ultimate Boston Red Sox Time Machine Book. This presentation features exciting and nostalgic videos of the greatest… Read more The Ultimate Presentation for Red Sox Nation

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Museum Passes Now Available!

February 9, 2024

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

January 26, 2024

**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… Read more VIRTUAL: An Evening with Romance Authors Ali Hazelwood, Nikki Payne & Denise Williams

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