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Award Season Movie Nights at Richards Free Library!

January 26, 2024

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… Read more Award Season Movie Nights at Richards Free Library!

Filed Under: Adult Programs Tagged With: Calendar, events, Newport NH, Public

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

November 7, 2023

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

Filed Under: Adult Programs, Events, Virtual Events Tagged With: book recommendations, book reviewer, events, Public, romance, Virtual

The Story Station is coming!

November 2, 2023

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… Read more The Story Station is coming!

Filed Under: Adult Programs, Events Tagged With: events, Local History, Newport NH, Our Story NH, Story Station

Number Party Oct 5th!

September 13, 2023

Join us for a number party Tuesday October 5 from 12:00 to 2:00. Read more Number Party Oct 5th!

Filed Under: Children's Programs, Children's Programs, Events, Youth Services Tagged With: events, Newport NH, Services

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

July 7, 2023

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… Read more Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Filed Under: Children's Programs, Children's Programs, Summer Reading Tagged With: children's programing, events

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