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.

Poet Wes McNair

Courage to Create: “Mending Broken Things” Thursday, September 19 at the Library Arts Center, 7:00 PM Taking a cue from ...
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Shaws Reusable Bag Program

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Frozen T-Shirt Challenge

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Shooting Star Keychain Craft

On Monday July 22nd, at 2:00, make your own shooting star! ...
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Local Author Night is next Thursday, July 18th at 6:00!

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Wanted: Community Donations for Got Lunch! Newport

Got Lunch is an all-volunteer program that delivers weekly groceries for Newport-area children who miss school breakfast and lunch when ...
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Summer Sidewalk Chalk event cancelled

Unfortunately our Summer Solstice Sidewalk Chalk event scheduled for this morning is cancelled due to the rainy wet weather. Stay ...
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Big Library Read!

What would you risk for a complete stranger? When widow Millie Sanger finds an injured enemy pilot on her farm, ...
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SNOWSHOES!

Seeing the snow this morning brought winter activities to mind. The library would love to have snowshoes to check out ...
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