Category Archives: Events

No More Festival Books

Posted on June 23, 2018 by admin

Due to everyone’s overwhelming generosity, our festival book storage area is full. We are unable to take any more books until September. Thank you for your support!

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Summer Reading is ALMOST HERE!

Posted on June 14, 2018 by admin

Don’t miss this year’s fantastic summer reading kickoff, a musical puppet show by Cactushead Puppets about the Bremen Town Musicians, a group of farm animals who are eager to head out into the world to become world-famous musicians! The performance … Continue reading →

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Congratulations!

Posted on May 29, 2018 by admin

Congratulations to our children’s librarian, Moriah Churchill-Calkins (Ms. Mo), who was married (at the library!) this past weekend.

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Free Audiobooks for Teens

Posted on May 15, 2018 by admin

Are you teen or do you know a teen? SYNC is a free summer audiobook program that provides free audiobook downloads for teens age 13+. Each week they offer two different free books to download. Don’t miss out on any … Continue reading →

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Circle Dance in the Ballroom

Posted on May 8, 2018 by admin

On Thursday, June 7, Mary Ellen Cannon will lead Circle Dance in the ballroom of the Richards Free Library in Newport from 6:30 to 8:00. Circle Dance is composed of traditional dances from around the world as well as new … Continue reading →

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Squishy Circuits Drop In

Posted on April 26, 2018 by admin

Head over to the library to do some hands on exploration with “Squishy Circuits”! It’s a great way to learn the basics about how circuits work. We’ve got some conductive dough and some insulating dough (and some instructions) for you … Continue reading →

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Martha Carlson-Bradley Poetry Reading and Discussion

Posted on April 2, 2018 by admin

Join the Richards Library Poetry Group on Thursday, April 26 at 7:00 PM as we welcome Martha Carlson-Bradley. She will be reading and answering questions regarding her latest work: Begin with Trouble: Poems Inspired by the 1727 New-England Primer!  

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Homeschool Book Group

Posted on March 14, 2018 by admin

Homeschool Book Group will discuss How to Train Your Dragon  by Cressida Cowell this Friday the 16th, at 10:30. Anyone who has read the book can participate! You still have time to power through it if you pick up your … Continue reading →

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Newport Municipal Solar Project

Posted on March 13, 2018 by admin

If you missed the informational meeting for the Municipal Solar Project on March 12, you can view a slideshow containing the pertinent information here.

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Newport Municipal Solar Project – NEW DATE – March 12th

Posted on March 7, 2018 by admin

On March 12th the Richards Free Library will host an informational meeting on Newport becoming the first solar net-zero New Hampshire town and school. The  1.9 Megawatt solar energy project capable of providing the annual energy needs for all of Newport’s town and … Continue reading →

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