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You may notice a new tab on our web page called “Remote Services.” There you can find links to some great websites for you and your family during this time of social isolation. Take a look!

Scribd is making their millions of eBooks, audiobooks and magazines FREE to anyone for 30 days, no credit card required. Just sign in at this link: scribd.com/readfree. There are many fantastic books for adults and children available without waiting.

Though the library is closed during this pandemic, there are still ways to access the library services and our collection: COVID-19 Resource Page. Keep up to date with links on our Health Information page. WiFi is available 24 hours a … Continue reading →

Our Commitment to Keeping You Safe The Richards Free Library in an effort to mitigate the spread and transfer of viruses and bacteria has made the following adjustments: Increased the availability and visibility of our disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer.  … Continue reading →

Due to the snow, we have decided to postpone today’s Stop Motion Animation Workshop until Tuesday, March 10th at 3:00. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Now is a great time to take a class through Universal Class! Universal Class is an online learning platform that allows you to take courses at your own pace while you interact with a live instructor via email. Sign up … Continue reading →

Due to the storm, writer’s workshop will be postponed until Thursday, February 20th at 6pm!

Books on Tap will meet tonight at 6:30 PM at Village Pizza in Newport to discuss the book Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel.

Next time you’re in the library, take a look at our Library of Things (located next to the non-fiction DVDs). The collection is expanding all the time. You never know what you might find in there that you didn’t know … Continue reading →