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.

A May Message From the Archivist

When you think of an archive, what comes to mind? Do you usually picture a physical place with old ...
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/ Archive, History, Juls, Local, Local History, Local History / Archives, Newport NH, Newsletter, Services

Children’s Programs for May


May Story Times Family Story Times will continue each Wednesday at 11:00 am, usually featuring 3 picture books and ...
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/ afterschool programs, Calendar, Children's Programs, Events, events, Newport NH, Services, Youth Services

What are We Playing At?

We're creating a new gaming collection for Richards Free Library. This collection will include board games, card games, video games, ...
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/ Adult Programs, afterschool programs, Announcement, board games, Events, events, games, Grants, Services, Services, video games

Apollo is Live!

Welcome to our new online catalog! If you have our old Koha catalog bookmarked, please delete that link. The new ...
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/ Events

National Library Week April 3rd-9th

Come to the library during National Library Week to enjoy all of the fun things we're offering this Spring: ...
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/ Calendar, Events, events, Library week, Newport NH, Public

Closed for snowstorm 3/12/2022

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How We Get Our Books

Have you ever wondered what magic occurs to make a book appear on the lending shelves in a library? The ...
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/ acquisitions, cataloging, Events, New Materials, Newport NH, Processing

Public Hearing for Grant

PUBLIC HEARING Richards Free Library Board of Trustees March 9, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. at Richards Free Library 58 N ...
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Closed for the snowstorm 2/25/2022

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