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.

Thank you, voters!

A huge thank you to everyone who went out to vote "yes" on article 13 yesterday! The article passed, 599 ...
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The roof is leaking! Vote Yes on Article #13

Dear Patrons and Friends of the Richards Free Library and Library Arts Center, Our worst fears have come true: the ...
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Freebies from the Friends

Mindy Thorpe, the new President of the Friends of the Richards Free Library, is hanging out at the library this ...

Thank you, Janice! Happy National Library Outreach Day!

We are so thankful for our amazing Outreach Coordinator, Janice. Did you know she delivers books and other library materials ...
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Goodbye Overdrive, Hello Libby!

Overdrive, the company, is a vendor we use for downloadable library materials. Together with all the public libraries in the ...

Green Up, Clean Up Newport!

Sunday April 30th is Green Up, Clean Up day here in Newport. This event is sponsored by the Recreation Department ...
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National Library Week 2023

Join us at the library for a week full of fun events to celebrate National Library Week! Monday April 24th ...

A Spring Poem

Published in the Republican Champion April 30, 1885 in Newport, NH Originally published in the Detroit Free Press by Hal ...

The RFL Needs Help with the Roof!

Dear Patrons, Supporters and Friends, Can you imagine a worse place for a water leak than a library full of ...