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.

Back to school, back to the library

The Richards Free Library staff invite Newport students and their guardians to our "Back to School" nights here at the ...
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Deb is retiring- Celebrate with us Sept 1st @ 3pm

Deb (aka Debbie) has been a staple at the front desk of the Richards Free Library for the last 10 ...
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Zoom Author Event with Nancy Bush & Lisa Jackson- August 28th

Join us for a virtual evening with bestselling authors Nancy Bush and Lisa Jackson. The event is scheduled for August ...

Zoom Event with FBI Agent Julia Cowley- August 22nd

Join us for a virtual evening with FBI Special Agent Julia Cowley, lead profiler on the Golden State Killer case ...
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August 4th 2023- Last day for book donations

Friday August 4th will be the last day to bring in book donations for the book sale. Please remember, no ...

Shrek for all!

Everyone is welcome to join us for movie day today. We'll be showing Shrek in the ballroom at 3pm today, ...
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Farmer’s Market Story Time Canceled 7/21/23

Due to the weather forecast for this afternoon, Ms. Mo will not be holding story time on the common during ...
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What is “genrefying” and why are we doing it?

You may notice Molly and Justine working away in the teen room. They're working on a big project to Genrefy ...

For sale at the library!

Next time you visit the library, be sure to check out our sale section. We've always had books for sale ...