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.

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 ...
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/ Adult Programs, author event, Zoom program

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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/ Adult Programs

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 ...
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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 ...
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/ Collections, genrefying, teen room, young adult collection, Youth Services

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 ...
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/ About Us, book sale, Fundraiser, tote bags

Meet Children’s Author Matt Forrest Esenwine!

Join us at the library on Tuesday July 25th at 6:30pm to meet Matt Forrest Esenwine, author of numerous children's ...
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/ author event, Children's Programs, Events, local author, meet the author, Youth Programs

We’re hiring!

The Richards Free Library is hiring a high-school aged teen for a Library Page position. Our Pages work 9-12 hours ...
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