Richmond Free Library

Richmond Free Library We provide resources and experiences that inspire, inform, entertain, and connect our community. The library maintains priority access to this space.

The Richmond Free Library was established in 1888 and is currently housed in the renovated Universalist Church, now owned by the Town. The staff includes one full-time librarian with a master’s degree in Library Science, one Assistant Director/Youth librarian and four part-time library staff members, who are paid by the town, and several volunteers. Since 1979, the library has met Vermont Public L

ibrary standards. In 2011, the Library joined VOKAL (Vermont Organization of Koha Automated Libraries) and was able to make its catalog available via the Internet. Major renovations designed to make use of the entire three story building were completed in 2003. Rooms on the third floor can now be used for music lessons, tutoring, and small group meetings, while the community room on the second floor is available for larger meetings and assemblies and houses a high-quality grand piano. The expansion created greatly needed assembly space in the heart of the village. This space is in regular demand by dance and yoga teachers, group meetings, private parties, and local committees and organizations. The library provides programs for all ages and often coordinates with other organizations to make use of the community room for musical and other presentations. Every summer, children of the community enjoy special programming and art sessions.

This year’s Vermont Reads book is the brand-new graphic novel, Charity and Sylvia—a groundbreaking biography that is als...
09/03/2026

This year’s Vermont Reads book is the brand-new graphic novel, Charity and Sylvia—a groundbreaking biography that is also the story of 19th century America, written and illustrated by Vermont’s former Cartoonist Laureate, Tillie Walden. For 44 years Charity Bryant and Sylvia Drake lived together as life partners in small town Vermont. Alongside their story, we see the arrival of railroads, the terms of 14 Presidents, riots, rebellion, and plagues.

We hope you’ll read the book and come join us at one of our related programs! Copies are available to check out now.

- What About Poor Farm Road?: Wed. 9/16 at 6:30pm
- Non-Fiction Comics Workshop with LJ Kopf: Sat. 10/3 at 10:30am
- Silhouette Art Workshop: Wed. 10/14 at 6:30pm
- 1800 and Froze to Death: Sat. 10/17 at 10:30am
- Book Discussion: Sat. 10/24 at 12:30pm

September brings new routines and the return of our school year kids programming. Wednesday Playgroup and Storytime are ...
09/03/2026

September brings new routines and the return of our school year kids programming. Wednesday Playgroup and Storytime are back, and Baby Laptime will be return on Mondays starting on September 14th. Join us this month for a historical author talk, a Costume Swap, an Adult Club Fair, a workshop on how to help your child thrive at school, and so much more!

The library will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7.
09/02/2026

The library will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7.

Have you been taking part in our Teen & Adult Summer Reading Challenge? If so, you have one more week to stop by to get ...
08/31/2026

Have you been taking part in our Teen & Adult Summer Reading Challenge? If so, you have one more week to stop by to get your bookmark stamped and your raffle tickets entered. We'll do our drawing on Tuesday, September 8th.

The next Device Advice is this Wednesday, 8/26, from 5-6:30pm. Bring your device for tech help from Jim Poulin. First co...
08/24/2026

The next Device Advice is this Wednesday, 8/26, from 5-6:30pm. Bring your device for tech help from Jim Poulin. First come, first served.

Thank you to everyone who made it to our Teen Duck Bedazzling event! We had so much fun, and the ducks look spectacular.
08/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who made it to our Teen Duck Bedazzling event! We had so much fun, and the ducks look spectacular.

Unfortunately, we have to cancel our teen yoga program this Saturday, 8/15. We're hoping to find a new date in the fall.
08/14/2026

Unfortunately, we have to cancel our teen yoga program this Saturday, 8/15. We're hoping to find a new date in the fall.

For children in grades K-8, a free ticket to the Champlain Valley Fair is just three books away. Stop by the youth desk ...
08/05/2026

For children in grades K-8, a free ticket to the Champlain Valley Fair is just three books away. Stop by the youth desk on the second floor of the library to request a voucher which needs to be signed by a parent and a librarian. Once complete the voucher is exchanged for an official “Read and Win” ribbon which will be valid for one free admission to the 2026 Champlain Valley Fair on any day, as well as a $5 ride ticket, a free book, and an ice cream cone.

Address

201 Bridge Street
Richmond, VT
05477

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+18024343036

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