Due to inclement weather, the Richards Free Library will close at 4 PM today, Wednesday, December 10th in order to keep staff and patrons safe. Thank you for understanding. We will reopen on Thursday morning, December 11th, from 10 am to 8pm. See you soon!
Announcement
RFL to Change Hours of Operation
Please note there will be a change to the hours of operation beginning Tuesday, September 30th: The library will be closing at 6pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Thank you for your understanding!
RFL closed for weather Thursday, 2/27/25
Due to the continued snowfall and road conditions, the RFL will be closed today, Thursday, February 27th. The library intends to reopen tomorrow, Friday, February 28th at 10 am. Thank you and stay safe!
Richards Free Library Needs to Remove Trees
The Richards Free Library Board of Trustees wishes to inform the public that the large white pine trees and hemlock trees on our side lawn need to be removed. Library Board Trustee Guenter Hubert and Library Director Sally J. Bernier met with several arborists who all agreed that the pines and hemlocks are reaching the… Read more Richards Free Library Needs to Remove Trees
Job Posting: Assistant Director
Assistant Director – Richards Free Library (Newport, NH) The Richards Free Library of Newport NH seeks a tech savvy, forward-thinking individual with proven management skills in a public library to serve as Assistant Director. Our library is a 501(c)3 non-profit entity. The building is an 1899 colonial revival mansion that has been on the national… Read more Job Posting: Assistant Director
