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.

COVID-19 Resources

Need some help on how to talk to your kids about the COVID-19 pandemic? Here are some great resources: Center ...

Free Access to Crafts Magazine

At Crafts magazine, their thoughts are with all readers and contributors at this challenging time. To help brighten up isolation, ...

Library Newsletter

The latest edition of our digital newsletter is available here. If you would like to receive it on a regular ...

BOOK GROUP

We are going to have a Virtual Book Group Meeting on April 15th at 1:00. The book is The Mountains ...

What’s the hoopla?

hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows ...

WiFi in Library Parking Lot

We have just added another WiFi access point for the parking lot. rfl_parkinglot Remember to contact the library at rfl@newport.lib.nh.us ...

Please don’t return your library books

Please don't return your library books. Stay safe at home. All items are now due April 10, 2020. This date ...

COVID 19 CLOSING – LIBRARY CLOSED INDEFINITELY

Social distancing is an important element in stopping the spread of COVID-19. To help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, ...

Remote Services on our Web Page

You may notice a new tab on our web page called "Remote Services." There you can find links to some ...