On May 29th at 5:00pm, join the library and the Richards School PTO for an evening of family fun, celebrating reading and literacy! Discover the old Newport tradition called Project RABBIT– which stands for Read A Book Because It’s Terrific. Special guests from the community like Fire Chief Yannuzzi will join us to read aloud… Read more Project R.A.B.B.I.T. Read Aloud Night!
Youth Programs
May 5th-10th 2025 Teen Programs
Monday: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, coloring pages, or board games. Tuesday: Teen Temporary Tattoo Creation @ 3pm: Use our stencils and skin safe markers to create a temporary tattoo on yourself or on friends. Wednesday: BookTok Book Group @ 3pm: Join us… Read more May 5th-10th 2025 Teen Programs
Author Visit with Marek Bennett, graphic novel author/illustrator
LOCATION CHANGEDue to forecasted rain, we’ll hold this event at the Newport Rec gym at 65 Belknap Ave, just down the side-street from the library.The whole family is invited to meet graphic novel author/illustrator Marek Bennett! The Children’s Literacy Foundation, (CLiF) is sponsoring this visit for the Richards Free Library and Library Arts Center, as… Read more Author Visit with Marek Bennett, graphic novel author/illustrator
How to Do Summer Reading 2024
Our Summer Reading Program, “Adventure Begins at Your Library” begins on June 27th at 10:30 am with a free family concert on the library side lawn, and ends on August 8th with our Ice Cream and Tie-Dye party at 3pm. Our goal during the 6 weeks of summer reading is to get as many people… Read more How to Do Summer Reading 2024
Summer Reading 2024 “Adventure Begins at Your Library” Events Schedule
June 27th 10:30am KICKOFF Family “Adventure Concert” with Miss Julieann Join us for a free family concert and adventure that will be fun for the whole family. Sing along to catchy new songs written and performed by music therapist Julieann Hartley, and come along as we go on an adventure around the library grounds and… Read more Summer Reading 2024 “Adventure Begins at Your Library” Events Schedule
