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RFL October Calendar

To download the calendar, scroll to the bottom of this post! 10/1 Needle Felting (Kids age 6-11) Drop-in between 1 ...
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September 24, 2025 / Adult Programs, Calendar, Calendar, Children's Programs, Children's Programs, events, Featured Content, Public, Services, Teen Programs, Youth Programs, Youth Services

Hale Award 2025 – Author Peter Heller

As summer comes to a close, we head straight into fall and the annual Hale Award Ceremony! For those of ...
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September 24, 2025 / Events, events, Hale Award, Hale Award

We’re Hiring a Teen Services Library Assistant

Teen Services Library Assistant @ Richards Free Library, Newport, NH We are seeking a self-motivated, community-focused Teen Services Library Assistant ...
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September 14, 2025 / Job Postings, Staff

We’re Hiring a Library Page!

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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September 14, 2025 / Job Postings, Staff

RFL to Change Hours of Operation

Please note there will be a change to the hours of operation beginning Tuesday, September 30th: The library will be ...
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September 13, 2025 / About Us, Announcement, Calendar, closing, Featured Content, Hours

RFL September Calendar of Events

September To download the calendar, scroll to the bottom of this post! 9/2 Temporary Tattoos (grades 6-12), 3 PM. 9/3 ...
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September 10, 2025 / Adult Programs, Calendar, Calendar, Events, events, Public, Teen Programs, Youth Programs

August 4th-9th 2025

Monday August 4th: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, ...
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August 4, 2025 / Events, Summer Reading, Teen Programs, Youth Programs, Youth Services

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 30, 2025 / Adult Programs, Children's Programs, Events, events, Featured Content, Fundraiser, Newport NH, Youth Programs

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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July 28, 2025 / Events, Summer Reading, Teen Programs, Youth Programs, Youth Services
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