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In light of the Governor’s relaxing of more rules and moving into a Safer at Home reopening stage, the library will open up to computer users three days a week by appointment only. Patrons must call the library at 603-863-3430 … Continue reading →

Beginning Tuesday, June 2, 2020, Richards Library will offer contactless curbside pickup. This service will be available by appointment only. Pickup times will be between the hours of 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM on Tuesdays through Fridays and 10:00 AM … Continue reading →

Our regular monthly knitting group will be meeting virtually this month.  Join us on May 19 at 6:00 in a social chat while knitting or creating other yarn projects!  Email us at rfl@newport.lib.nh.us to receive a Zoom meeting invitation. 

If you’re searching for Miss Mo’s storytime videos on our Facebook page, you can find most of them here.

The April 29, 2020 edition of our Newsletter is here!

Are you interested in researching your family history? We can help! Check out our new section on our website on Genealogy. We have a detailed guide on how to get started, links to online research and newspapers, and much more. … Continue reading →

PUBLIC NOTICE The Richards Free Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting on  May 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom  For accommodations to attend this meeting please contact Andrea Thorpe at 603 863-3430 or athorpe @newport.lib.nh.us.  … Continue reading →

The Richards Free Library may be closed, but we are still here to help! As part of #nationallibraryweek, here’s a story you might enjoy. Last week our Archivist received a request for detective services. In 1972, 48 years ago, a … Continue reading →

Ancestry is now available free through your home computer! Your ancestors can become more than a name. Historical insights, photos, records, and more. The world’s largest genealogy site. Connect to a deeper family story today. Billions of records. Log in … Continue reading →