We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 Hale Award ceremony will be held on October 17th at the Newport Opera House. This year we will honor the talented author, Howard Mansfield. The ceremony starts at 7PM and is free and open to the public. We encourage everyone to come and celebrate this achievement. Before… Read more Join Us for an Evening with Hale Award Winner Howard Mansfield!
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Library CLOSED on September 7th
The Richards Free Library will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.
Library Closed for Water Disruption 8/13 2:00pm
Unfortunately, the Library has to close for today due to the water main break on Main Street. Without water for bathrooms and the sprinklers, we aren’t able to be open to the public. Thanks for your understanding! See you tomorrow!
Find the Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt!
Tuesday, March 17th All Day, All Ages Find the all the leprechauns to solve their puzzle, and win a prize from their sack of gold!
Library Property Guidelines
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
