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.

Book Groups for the New Year!

Is your New Year resolution to read more? To make some new friends? To try something new? Consider joining one ...
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Richards Free Library to receive NH State Library ARPA grant funding

Richards Free Library is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $23,076 in funding through the Institute for Museum ...
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Holiday Hours

Come visit us during our open hours this holiday season! Looking for the perfect gift for your book-loving-loved-ones? Consider ...
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Closed Thurday November 11, 2021 for Veterans Day

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Game Night!

Join us tonight for Game Night! Play an old favorite or learn a new game with Alex Fafara from Fafaraway ...
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We’re open!

Thanks to negative Covid-19 test results, the library is able to open today! We'll be open Thursday November 4th from ...
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Library opening for curbside

Wonderful news! We'll be able to provide curbside pickup tomorrow from 12-6pm. We're hoping to be fully open again on ...
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Library Closure

We are sorry to say we have to close the library today, November 2, 2021 due to COVID-19 exposure amongst ...
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National Friends of Libraries Week

In recognition of National Friends of Libraries Week, we would love you to consider joining the The Friends of ...
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