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.

Thank you, Janice! Happy National Library Outreach Day!

We are so thankful for our amazing Outreach Coordinator, Janice. Did you know she delivers books and other library materials ...
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Goodbye Overdrive, Hello Libby!

Overdrive, the company, is a vendor we use for downloadable library materials. Together with all the public libraries in the ...
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Green Up, Clean Up Newport!

Sunday April 30th is Green Up, Clean Up day here in Newport. This event is sponsored by the Recreation Department ...
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National Library Week 2023

Join us at the library for a week full of fun events to celebrate National Library Week! Monday April 24th ...
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A Spring Poem

Published in the Republican Champion April 30, 1885 in Newport, NH Originally published in the Detroit Free Press by Hal ...
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The RFL Needs Help with the Roof!

Dear Patrons, Supporters and Friends, Can you imagine a worse place for a water leak than a library full of ...
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Decoding the Mysteries of Cats with Stephen Quandt

What: A Zoom presentation about cat behavior When: Wednesday, April 5th at 6pm Where: This Zoom presentation will be available ...
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Closed 3/14/23

Due to the weather, the library will be closed Tuesday, March 14th. Please stay safe! ...
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Library Closed Saturday, March 4th

The library will be closed today, Saturday March 4th due to the snow storm. While we are physically closed, remember ...
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