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.

An emotional good-bye from Justine Fafara, Library Director

It is with a mixture of gratitude and sadness that I share my resignation as Library Director of
the Richards Free ...
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Now Hiring- Library Director

The Richards Free Library is seeking an innovative, creative, tech savvy, and forward-thinking leader with proven management skills in a ...
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How to Do Summer Reading 2024

Our Summer Reading Program, "Adventure Begins at Your Library" begins on June 27th at 10:30 am with a free family ...
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/ Children's Programs, Children's Programs, Summer Reading, Youth Programs, Youth Services

Summer Reading 2024 “Adventure Begins at Your Library” Events Schedule

June 27th 10:30am KICKOFF Family “Adventure Concert” with Miss Julieann Join us for a free family concert and adventure that ...
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/ Calendar, Children's Programs, Children's Programs, events, Newport NH, Summer Reading, Youth Programs, Youth Services

Celebrating Knit in Public Day: The Joys and Benefits of Knitting

June 8th marks Knit in Public Day, a celebration that encourages knitters worldwide to bring their craft out of the ...
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/ Adult Programs, Events, Knitting, Public, public knitting, Town Common

Town wide Yard Sale & Touch a Truck!

This year the town is having a Town-Wide Yard Sale on Saturday June 22nd, and we're collaborating with all the ...
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/ Children's Programs, Children's Programs, firefighters, Newport NH, police, trucks, Uncategorized, Yard sale, Youth Programs, Youth Services

Discover the Rich History of Brewing in New Hampshire

Calling all beer enthusiasts and history buffs! We have an exciting event lined up just for you. Join us on ...
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/ Adult Programs, Beer, Brewfest, History, Local History, Newport NH, NH Humanities, Uncategorized

A Bear in the Corbin Forest

Published in the New Hampshire Argus and Spectator in Newport, NH on August 7, 1896 A little over a week ...
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/ Local History, Local History / Archives

Teen and Tween Dance June 7th @ 6-8pm

Teens and tweens from grades 6-12 are invited to join us in the Richards Free Library ballroom for a special ...
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