Richards Free Library

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Award Season Movie Nights at Richards Free Library!

Join us for two enchanting evenings filled with cinematic magic at Richards Free Library’s Award Season Movie Nights! On February 14th at 5 pm, immerse yourself in the world of glamour and fun as we screen the iconic “Barbie.” Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a touch of nostalgia and a sprinkle of sparkle. Then, on February 28th at 5 pm, get ready for an extraordinary experience with “Elemental,” a captivating film that promises to take you on a journey beyond imagination.

This is a free event and you don’t need to have a library card to watch with us! Don’t miss these cinematic celebrations – it’s more than just movies; it’s an award-worthy experience! 🍿

Virtual – Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist Reviewer, John Charles

Monday, December 11, 2023

With the holidays right around the corner, take a minute (or an hour) to relax and find some good holiday romance reads! John Charles will give us his “best of” list of 2023 that will have your TBR pile tipping over and your holidays spent cozying up to a good book (bring your own hot toddy!). No need to bring papyrus and quill, we’ll send out a list after the session. We hope you can join us!

After working in public libraries for thirty years, John Charles retired and then immediately went to work for the Poisoned Pen, Scottsdale’s independent bookstore. In addition to reviewing for Booklist and Library Journal, John is the co-author of Romance Today An A to Z Guide to Contemporary American Romance Writers, The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Mystery, and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Ultimate Reading List.

Please register for this event, you’ll receive the zoom link in the confirmation and reminder emails. 

We are pleased to be partnering with a multitude of MA Libraries for this event. 

The Story Station is coming!

On Saturday, December 2nd, the Story Station from OurStory NH will be visiting the Richards Free Library. Registration is now open!

OurStory NH seeks to create, share and collect stories across New Hampshire via multiple media and from multiple sectors of life, experience, feelings, hopes and thoughts of life during, before and in anticipation of a post-pandemic reality.  

The Story Station is a mobile unit that provides an opportunity to tell stories at discrete community locations.  Individuals sign up for short 15-20 minute appointments and, in response to a prompt, tell an audio story and have their voice recorded, or write their story in response to the prompt.  Individuals leave the appointment with a digital copy of their story and have the opportunity, if they so choose, to upload it to the Ourstorynh website.  Interpreters will be provided as needed.  Please email hello@ourstorynh.com to request an interpreter.  

You can reserve one of the following time slots:

  • 10:30-10:50
  • 10:50-11:10
  • 11:10-11:30
  • 11:30-11:50
  • 11:50-12:10
  • 12:10-12:30
  • 12:30 – 12:50
  • 12:50-1:10
  • 1:10 – 1:30
  • 1:30-1:50

In appreciation for sharing their time and story, all participants receive a $20 gift card for gas or groceries.

Register today!

Number Party Oct 5th!

Join us for a number party Tuesday October 5 from 12:00 to 2:00.

This exploration and celebration of numbers is perfect for homeschoolers and preschoolers.

Activities include:
Number Shapes with Playdough
Pattern Exploration with beads
“Chicka Chicka 123” collage craft
Number games like “Tenzi”

Feel free to drop in on these activities and join us at 1:00 for a Number Scavenger Hunt (all elementary school ages welcome. There will be prizes!)

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Register for the annual RFL Stuffed Animal Sleepover for your child to be able to drop off a stuffed animal on Thursday, July 20th between 4 and 5 pm, and come to the Pick Up Party on Friday at 11 am to reunite with their friend, watch a slideshow of all the amazing activities the stuffies got up to during their sleepover, and enjoy a snack and activity together. Registration is required for this event, and space is limited to 30 stuffed animals. Same-day registration will be allowed so long as there is space left!