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.

McDonald’s Christmas in July Party

Sign up to attend the Christmas in July party at Newport Mcdonald's on July 25th at 11 am. It's the ...
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Register for the annual RFL Stuffed Animal Sleepover for your child to be able to drop off a stuffed animal ...
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/ Children's Programs, Children's Programs, children's programing, events, Summer Reading

Roaring 20s Murder Mystery

Roaring 20s Teen Murder Mystery on July 27th! Come solve a murder in the ballroom or try to evade getting ...
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/ Teen Programs, Youth Programs, Youth Services

Summer 2023 Community Read: Midwives by Chris Bohjalian

To prepare for Chris Bohjalian's arrival in Newport in September for the Hale Award, we're reading his novel Midwives! Stop ...
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July Movie Nights

Join us for an all-ages movie night on Wednesday July 19th to watch Disney's Coco. Teens ages 11-18 are welcome ...
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Family Movie Night June 21st

Join us on June 21st for a movie night in the ballroom! We'll be showing Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse at ...
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Chris Bohjalian to Accept the 2023 Sarah Hale Award

Richards Free Library and the Judges of the Sarah Josepha Hale award are pleased to announce that Chris Bohjalian is ...
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A Special Summer Book Club

Have you heard about Young @ Heart? It's a special book club that will run May through September for adults ...
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May Movie Nights at the RFL!

Join us for two movie nights this month. On Wednesday May 17th at 5pm, all are welcome to see Puss ...
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