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Library News

May 2026 Calendar

Wed @11Family Story Time-Everyone is welcome at this traditional storytime with singing and stories! Babies and children up to age ...

Teen Services Library Assistant, Richards Free Library, Newport, NH

We are seeking a self-motivated, community-focused Teen Services Library Assistant to work 28+ hours per week, including one Saturday monthly, ...

Needle Felt a Flower

Tuesday, April 14th join us in the Children's area for a drop-in needle felting program from 2:00 to 4:00pm! Learn ...

April 2026 Calendar

Here is the events calendar for April! Look for adult programs in purple, teen programs in blue, programs for both ...

March 25th Family Story time Cancelled

Unfortunately, Ms Mo is unable to hold Family Story Time on March 25th. Please feel free to come to the ...

Kids’ Playtime with Foam Window Flowers

Join your friends for a fun and silly play time decorating with foam flowers on the windows, on March 23rd ...

Bookport 2026!

Bookport, our annual local author celebration, will be held on Saturday, March 14th, from 10am - 2pm. The event is ...

March Program Calendar!

Cal March 2026 OfficialDownload ...

Find the Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt!

Tuesday, March 17th All Day, All Ages Find the all the leprechauns to solve their puzzle, and win a prize ...

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Phone Number: (603) 863-3430

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