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.

The Library is Open!

If you've been waiting to come back to the library, wait no longer! ...
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Richards Free Library Digital Collection: 1921 Images of Newport, Goshen and Croydon

The Reverend David Lewis Yale came to Newport in 1918 during the influenza epidemic. Because there was only one other ...
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Library Hours

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Express Browsing & Computer Appointments now available!

We are now open for 15 minute appointments for Express Browsing and Computer usage! We will be offering these appointments ...
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Richards Library Read-A-Thon!

Join us for the Richards Free Library First Annual Read-A-Thon! Full details can be found on our website under Remote ...
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NoveList Select in our Catalog

The Richards Free Library has a brand new way to search for new books and authors you might like. Next ...
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Library Hours

Due to a significant rise in COVID-19 transmission in our area and across the state of New Hampshire, the library ...
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Inter-Library Loan is back!

We've missed it and we know you've missed it, but the good news is Inter-Library Loan is back! Because of ...
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