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Calendar

Library CLOSED on September 7th

September 4, 2026

The Richards Free Library will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.

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September 2026 Calendar

August 31, 2026

Date Event Wed @ 11 Family Story Time! Everyone is welcome at this traditional storytime with singing and stories! Babies and children up to age 5 will find something to enjoy! Fri @ 4 Farmer’s Market Story Time! Join Ms. Mo for a read-aloud on the Newport Common at the weekly farmer’s market whenever the… Read more September 2026 Calendar

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April 2026 Calendar

April 1, 2026

Here is the events calendar for April! Look for adult programs in purple, teen programs in blue, programs for both kids and teens in green, and programs for children and families in yellow. Download the April 2026 Calendar

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March Program Calendar!

March 11, 2026

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February Break at the Library!

February 23, 2026

Come to the library this week during February school break! Kids activities include Pinecone Bird Feeders, LEGO Day, and Storytime. Teen activities include free Donut Decorating and Board Games! Adults can come to our Brown Bags and Books book group, or our Poetry Group on Thursday! See you at the library!

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