The Richards Free Library strives to assist people in their search for reliable information, self-education, greater understanding, and intellectual enjoyment by providing a spectrum of materials, services and programs. The library also provides space for the gathering of people and ideas to enrich themselves and the community.

2025 Library Festival!

The Library Festival Book Sale is on August 23rd! Don't miss our famous annual Library Festival with its huge book ...
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July 28th-August 2nd 2025 Teen Programs

Monday July 28th: Popsocket DIY from 2-4 pm: Decorate a popsocket for your phone using felt and fabric paint/markers. This ...
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/ Events, Summer Reading, Teen Programs, Youth Programs, Youth Services

July 21st-26th Teen Programs

Monday July 21st: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, ...
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/ dungeons and dragons, Events, Summer Reading, teen events, Teen Programs, teen programs, temporary tattoos, Youth Programs, Youth Services

July 14th-19th Teen Programs

Monday July 14th: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, ...
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/ dungeons and dragons, Events, paint and sip, Summer Reading, Summer Reading, teen, Teen Programs, teen programs, teenagers, tie dye, Youth Programs

We’re Hiring!

Are you a high school student, at least 16 years old, with a passion for community service? We’re hiring a ...
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July 7th-12th 2025 Teen Programs

Monday July 7th: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, ...
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/ air dry clay, candle jars, color our world, dungeons and dragons, Events, Summer Reading, Teen Programs, teen programs, teens, Youth Programs, Youth Services

June 30th-July 5th 2025 Teen Programs

Monday June 30th: Pride Flag Decorating from 1pm-4pm. Celebrate the end of Pride Month by making your very own pride ...
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/ coloring, dungeons and dragons, Events, pride flag, rock painting, Summer Reading, summer reading program, Teen Programs, teen services, Youth Programs, Youth Services

We’re Hiring!

Are you a high school student, at least 16 years old, with a passion for community service? We’re hiring TWO ...
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/ Job Postings

June 2nd-7th 2025 Teen Programs

Monday June 2nd: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, ...
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/ Book Group, booktok, d&d, dungeons and dragons, Events, pronoun buttons, teen, Teen Programs, teen programs, teen services, teenagers, Youth Programs, Youth Services