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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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July 7, 2025 / 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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June 27, 2025 / 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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June 11, 2025 / 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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May 30, 2025 / Book Group, booktok, d&d, dungeons and dragons, Events, pronoun buttons, teen, Teen Programs, teen programs, teen services, teenagers, Youth Programs, Youth Services

May 26th-31st 2025 Teen Programs

Monday May 26th: Closed for Memorial Day! Tuesday May 27th: No program, but feel free to come hang out in ...
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May 27, 2025 / Events, teen, Teen Programs, teen services, teenagers, Youth Programs, Youth Services

May 19th-24th 2025 Teen Programs

Monday May 19th: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, ...
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May 19, 2025 / Book Group, craft, d&d, dungeons and dragons, Events, pages & panels, Teen Programs, teen programs, teen services, Youth Programs, Youth Services

May 12th-17th 2025 Teen Programs

Monday May 12th: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, ...
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May 8, 2025 / Events, events, tab, teen, teen advisory board, Teen Programs, teen programs, teenagers, video games, Youth Programs

Color Our World Summer Reading Program

Summer Reading is right around the corner! Watch for updates, and in the meantime, get the June 24th 10:30am Kick-Off ...
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May 2, 2025 / Children's programming, Children's Programs, Children's Programs, events, Newport NH, Summer Reading, Uncategorized, Youth Programs, Youth Services

Project R.A.B.B.I.T. Read Aloud Night!

On May 29th at 5:00pm, join the library and the Richards School PTO for an evening of family fun, celebrating ...
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May 2, 2025 / Children's programming, Children's Programs, Children's Programs, Newport NH, Youth Programs, Youth Services
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