Engage, Enrich, Entertain
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, learn and explore them between 10 am and 12. We’ll have a police car, firetruck, ambulance, school bus, digger, sidewalk snowplow, and more! Stop by and join the fun!
Get ready to show your love for the Richards Free Library during National Library Week, happening from April 8th to April 13th! We have an exciting lineup of events and activities for patrons of all ages to enjoy.
Monday kicks off with our heartfelt theme, “I Love my Library.” Patrons can showcase their affection by decorating paper hearts to be displayed proudly at our front desk. Plus, grab a bingo card filled with engaging activities to participate in throughout the week.
On Tuesday, it’s Coloring for All! Stations will be set up around the library for everyone to unleash their creativity. And for adults, join us at 6pm for a relaxing Creative Coloring Lounge, complete with snacks to fuel your imagination.
Wednesday is Game Night! Join fellow patrons at 6pm for an evening of fun and friendly competition.
Thursday is all about poetry with “Haiku for You.” In honor of National Poetry Month, submit a haiku with a “library” theme to be featured in our special display.
Friday is Party Day! The library will be decked out in festive decorations, and there will be tasty treats for all to enjoy.
Saturday is the perfect day for a Read-in! Complete your bingo card to gain entry to our after-hours reading party from 2-4pm. Don’t forget your “ticket” for entry!
Additionally, we’re offering special tours of the library. On Tuesday, families can join us for a tour at 1pm or 3pm. For those interested in architecture, a tour will be held on Thursday at 6pm.
All these fantastic events are happening at the Richards Free Library in Newport, NH. You don’t have to have a library card to join (but it helps)! All events are free and open to the public.
Don’t miss out on the fun as we celebrate National Library Week together! Mark your calendars and join us for a week filled with love, creativity, games, poetry, and, of course, plenty of reading. See you there!
If you have a student (age 9+) using the library after school without a guardian, we would love for you to fill out this form with information we may need in order to reach you in an emergency or to communicate updates about any ongoing issues at the library after school.
Please give us some contact information in case of an emergency, or in case your student is unable to stay at the library for the day.
Join us at the library on Tuesday July 25th at 6:30pm to meet Matt Forrest Esenwine, author of numerous children’s books including A Beginner’s Guide to Being Human and I am Today. Matt will talk about his books and what it’s like to be an author. He will also have his books for sale.
This program is free and open to the public. We hope you’ll join us!
Roaring 20s Teen Murder Mystery on July 27th! Come solve a murder in the ballroom or try to evade getting caught depending on your character.
Teens between the ages 12 and 18 are encouraged to sign up! Dress code: Gatsby
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