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Bookish Bakes

July 25, 2022

The Book Festival is fast approaching, August the 27th. We will have the Book Sale tent, Children’s tent, Friends of the Library tent, and the Cookie Walk! The Cookie Walk is a win for everyone! For just $5, you can walk from tray to tray and fill a paper bag with cookies, bars, and other… Read more Bookish Bakes

Filed Under: Children's Programs, Children's Programs, Fundraiser, Summer Reading, Teen Programs, Youth Programs, Youth Services Tagged With: Announcement, events, Newport NH, Public

Colin Calloway receives 2022 Hale Award

June 1, 2022

We are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2022 Sarah Josepha Hale Award is Colin Calloway. Read more Colin Calloway receives 2022 Hale Award

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Children’s Programs for June

May 31, 2022

June is one of the busiest times of year for so many of our library-loving families, so we are focused on providing a chill, relaxing month here in the children’s rooms as we lead up to our summer reading program! Read more Children’s Programs for June

Filed Under: Children's Programs, Children's Programs, Events, Youth Programs, Youth Services Tagged With: afterschool programs, Announcement, Calendar, events, June, Newport NH, Public, Services, Story Time, Teen Librarian

National Library Week April 3rd-9th

March 25, 2022

Come to the library during National Library Week to enjoy all of the fun things we’re offering this Spring: Everyone who visits the library between Monday April 4th and Saturday April 9th will be offered an “I Love My Library” sticker! Join the new staff for coffee and a chat Monday April 4th at 1pm,… Read more National Library Week April 3rd-9th

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Calendar, events, Library week, Newport NH, Public

Yes, We Are Open!

February 1, 2022

The RFL is pleased to announce that we will now be open to public browsing once again! Browsing and computer use will no longer be by appointment only, and materials can be checked out at the front desk. Masks continue to be required, and we ask patrons to limit their time in the building to… Read more Yes, We Are Open!

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