We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 Hale Award ceremony will be held on October 17th at the Newport Opera House. This year we will honor the talented author, Howard Mansfield. The ceremony starts at 7PM and is free and open to the public. We encourage everyone to come and celebrate this achievement. Before… Read more Join Us for an Evening with Hale Award Winner Howard Mansfield!
Announcement
Library CLOSED on October 12th
The Richards Free Library will be closed on Monday, October 12th, in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day.
There’s Still Time to Purchase Hale Award Dinner Tickets!
There is still time to purchase your dinner tickets! Join us on October 17th to honor Howard Mansfield, winner of the 2026 Sarah Josepha Hale Award. The Hale Award Dinner will begin at 5:00pm at the Old Courthouse Restaurant. Tickets are $50.00 per person. Stop by the library or give us a call at 603-863-3430… Read more There’s Still Time to Purchase Hale Award Dinner Tickets!
Library CLOSED on September 7th
The Richards Free Library will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.
Library Closed for Water Disruption 8/13 2:00pm
Unfortunately, the Library has to close for today due to the water main break on Main Street. Without water for bathrooms and the sprinklers, we aren’t able to be open to the public. Thanks for your understanding! See you tomorrow!
