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.

Our first Summer Drop-In Crafts & Activities session is tomorrow, Wednesday, June 24, from 12-6pm. Stop by and make a be...
06/23/2026

Our first Summer Drop-In Crafts & Activities session is tomorrow, Wednesday, June 24, from 12-6pm. Stop by and make a beaded bubble wand and/or a colorful tabletop sculpture!

Teen & Adult Summer Reading starts today! Stop by to pick up a summer reading bookmark, then complete the reading challe...
06/22/2026

Teen & Adult Summer Reading starts today! Stop by to pick up a summer reading bookmark, then complete the reading challenges and keep checking back in for a chance to win a gift certificate to Hyperbole Books.

What did 65 million years of evolution turn the dinosaurs into? Birds! This Monday, June 22 at 11am, come meet some live...
06/19/2026

What did 65 million years of evolution turn the dinosaurs into? Birds! This Monday, June 22 at 11am, come meet some live birds of prey and learn all about their dinosaur ancestry. Experts from the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) will help us explore the ways modern birds became masters of the air and understand the immense timescale over which these dinosaur-descendants adapted! No registration is required. All ages are welcome.

Each year as part of the statewide Summer Reading Program, the Vermont Department of Libraries distributes grant money through the estate of Elva S. Smith Trust in support of youth library activities. We are grateful for this funding support for this program.

Summer Reading has begun! Stop by the library to sign up, do a scavenger hunt, check out our guessing jars, and attend f...
06/18/2026

Summer Reading has begun! Stop by the library to sign up, do a scavenger hunt, check out our guessing jars, and attend fun programs. Take a look at we have coming up soon, including a visit from VINS on Monday 6/22 and Dino Day on Tuesday 6/30!

Device Advice is back! Jim Poulin will be available on the last Wednesday of each month through October to help anyone w...
06/08/2026

Device Advice is back! Jim Poulin will be available on the last Wednesday of each month through October to help anyone who needs to tame their electronic device. Come see Jim from 5 - 6:30 pm, starting on Wednesday, June 24. First come, first served.

Summer Reading starts soon! The theme this year is "Unearth a Story." Pick up a reading log after 6/17 and start earning...
06/04/2026

Summer Reading starts soon! The theme this year is "Unearth a Story." Pick up a reading log after 6/17 and start earning your key chain charms. Join us for all sorts of summer fun including scavenger hunts, guessing jars and drop-in art projects. Keep an eye out for more fun events for kids and families, all coming soon!

Join us this month to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA. Then it's full speed ahead for Summer Reading! The the...
05/29/2026

Join us this month to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA. Then it's full speed ahead for Summer Reading! The theme is "Unearth a Story." Can you guess what we'll be up to?

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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