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.

Vision Board Party January 5th @5

The library is throwing a Vision Board Party! Join us on January 5th at 5pm to make your own vision ...
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Holiday & Building Maintenance Closures

The Richards Free Library will be closed Saturday December 23rd and Monday December 25th for the Christmas holiday. We will ...
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Generous Donation to cover 20 non-resident card fees for Croydon youth

Thanks to an incredibly generous donation, 20 Croydon residents ages 15 and younger can get library cards at the Richards ...

November Holiday Hours

The library will be closed Friday November 10th and Saturday November 11th for Veterans' Day. The library will close early ...
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Virtual – Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist Reviewer, John Charles

Monday, December 11, 2023 With the holidays right around the corner, take a minute (or an hour) to relax and ...

The Story Station is coming!

On Saturday, December 2nd, the Story Station from OurStory NH will be visiting the Richards Free Library. Registration is now ...

Keep Newport Warm ’23

On October 24th we will celebrate Sarah Josepha Hale’s 235th birthday by starting the “Keep Newport Warm” project. This year ...

Haunted Lighthouses of New England on Zoom

Join Author Jeremy D'Entremont as he shares stories of ghosts and sightings! Register below for this event and we'll email ...

Number Party this Wed, 10/5 @ Noon!

Numbers and Patterns are all around us! Recognizing and using them is one of the most important basic skills that ...