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.

Join Us for an Evening with Hale Award Winner Howard Mansfield!

We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 Hale Award ceremony will be held on October 17th at the Newport ...

Attention: Passwords Reset

Beginning Wednesday, October 14th, OverDrive/Libby will require all users to sign in with a PIN/password. To learn more visit https://richardsfreelib.org/services/digital-library-materials/#Libby ...

Library CLOSED on October 12th

The Richards Free Library will be closed on Monday, October 12th, in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day ...

There’s Still Time to Purchase Hale Award Dinner Tickets!

There is still time to purchase your dinner tickets! Join us on October 17th to honor Howard Mansfield, winner of ...

Dungeons & Dragons is Taking a Short Hiatus

Dungeons & Dragons is taking a short hiatus--but don't worry, we'll be back for new adventures in 2027. Stay tuned ...

Kids Craft: Wet Felted Acorns!

This Friday, October 2nd, drop by the Children's Room between 3-4:30 to make a Wet Felted Acorn decoration! This hands-on, ...

Join Us for an Evening with Hale Award Winner Howard Mansfield!

We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 Hale Award ceremony will be held on October 17th at the Newport ...

Poetry Reading & Book Signing

Patsy Barrett-King and Doug King will read from their newly published collection of poems, “Old Tractors & Strawberry Pie.” There ...

Cryptids of New Hampshire

Spooky Season is approaching!
Join us as we explore the CRYPTIDS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE on Thursday, October 1st, at 6pm.
Everyone is ...