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Library Property Guidelines

December 23, 2025

You may have noticed a new sign at the library entrance which states: Library Property Guidelines: Everything on this list may seem intuitive to you and me, but it is not so for the many children who come to the library after school every day. Because my staff and I are in the building and… Read more Library Property Guidelines

Filed Under: About Us, Services Tagged With: Announcement, Newport NH, Public, teen

RFL November Calendar

October 16, 2025

To download the calendar, scroll to the bottom of this post! 11/3-11/7 Baby’s Keepsake Handprint Drop In (families), Drop in to make a special Keepsake of Baby’s Handprint this week, while librarians are available. 11/4 Temporary Tattoos (Teens), 3pm. Come use our stencils and skin safe markers or make your own designs. Grades 6-12 11/6 LEGO Day Drop In (Kids and families) 1-5… Read more RFL November Calendar

Filed Under: Adult Programs, Calendar, Children's Programs, Events, Teen Programs, Uncategorized, Youth Programs, Youth Services Tagged With: Calendar, events, Newport NH, Public

RFL October Calendar

September 24, 2025

To download the calendar, scroll to the bottom of this post! 10/1 Needle Felting (Kids age 6-11) Drop-in between 1 and 4. Learn how to needle felt or practice your skills! Make an acorn decoration out of wool or try your own project! 10/6 – 10/8 Leaf Pictures (Kids age 6-11) Drop in during typical… Read more RFL October Calendar

Filed Under: Adult Programs, Calendar, Children's Programs, Children's Programs, Featured Content, Teen Programs, Youth Programs, Youth Services Tagged With: Calendar, events, Public, Services

RFL September Calendar of Events

September 10, 2025

In the body of this Blog post is a chronological listing of the events at the RFL for the Month of September, with dates, times, and target audiences noted. Read more RFL September Calendar of Events

Filed Under: Adult Programs, Calendar, Events, Teen Programs, Youth Programs Tagged With: Calendar, events, Public

Keep Sarah Warm 2024

October 2, 2024

This year, we’re inviting our community of knitters to come together once again to create a beautiful scarf for the Sarah Josepha Hale statue in front of the library. Here’s how you can contribute: If you don’t have your own supplies, don’t worry! There will be knitting needles and yarn on display at the library,… Read more Keep Sarah Warm 2024

Filed Under: Adult Programs, Events Tagged With: events, Keep Sarah Warm, Newport, Newport NH, Public, Sarah Josepha Hale, Thanksgiving

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