Richards Free Library

05/27/2026

We're throwing the USA an old-fashioned birthday party and we'd love to see you there!

05/27/2026

Please support our wonderful friends at the Newport Opera House Association!

As we continue our yearlong commemoration of America 250, the Newport Opera House Association is proud to present a special free screening of the award-winning musical film '1776' at the historic Newport Opera House — a perfect evening for the entire family as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary!

📅 Friday, June 5
🕕 Doors open at 6 PM
🎬 Screening begins at 7 PM

All seating is general admission & available on a first-come, first-served basis, so guests are encouraged to arrive early for the best selection!

🎟 Admission is free, but tickets are required

• Limit four (4) tickets per order
• Suggested donation of canned goods at the door to benefit the Newport Food Pantry (NACC)

Grab your family & friends, and come enjoy this beloved classic!

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05/20/2026

Tomorrow evening at 6, we're learning origami, the Japanese art of paper folding!
Everyone is invited to attend as we learn together.

05/15/2026

Hey kids and parents, Saturday mornings in May are FUN at the Richards Free Library!

05/12/2026

Call for donations! We need T-Shirts!

Every year towards the end of our Summer Reading Program, we have our annual "Frozen T-Shirt Challenge," where kids race to be the first person to thaw out a frozen solid t-shirt enough to put all the way on. Children can take their shirt home--they worked hard for it! But we are starting to run low, and we need more for this year!
If you know an organization holding onto past years' tees, please reach out.

We need: Any and all sizes (child and adult) cotton tees without a lot of stretch. It doesn't matter what is on them so long as they aren't inappropriate for kids.

Photo: 2018 Frozen T-Shirt Challenge winner

05/11/2026

Come check out your new favorite Young Adult book from our Literary Masquerade! They always tell you never to judge a book by its cover, but that's harder than it sounds. Now you don't have to worry about it-- these books are in disguise! Check one out while there are still any left!

05/11/2026

Tomorrow is the annual Town Election! As you may already be aware, this year's May Election will be held on Tuesday, May 12th from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the LaValley Family Community Center. Please take time that day to exercise your right to vote!

This year, there is a warrant article on the ballot which directly impacts the Richards Free Library. Below is the wording for Warrant Article 27:

Warrant Article 27

“Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Thirty-One Thousand ($31,000) Dollars for the purpose of paying the salary and F**A taxes for the Teen Services Library Assistant position at the Richards Free Library in Newport, New Hampshire? (By Petition) (Majority Vote Required) (Tax Impact $0.04) (Recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Budget Advisory Committee)”

Please remember to vote tomorrow!

05/01/2026

Makey Makey Banana Piano: hands on scientific fun on Monday, May 4th from 3-5pm. Figure out how to play a piano app with bananas, or invent your own game controller made of fruits and vegetables using the Makey Makey!