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
Youth Programs
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!
Celebrate National Library Week with Fun-filled Activities at Richards Free Library!
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… Read more Celebrate National Library Week with Fun-filled Activities at Richards Free Library!
After-School Contact Information Request
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.
Meet Children’s Author Matt Forrest Esenwine!
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… Read more Meet Children’s Author Matt Forrest Esenwine!
