Richards Free Library Blog

Newport's very own Anne Mitts visited the library for Children's Book Week to share her new book, The Candle. Not only did she write this story but she illustrated it as well. Congratulations Anne and thanks for visiting the library!

Today was the final Apples to Apples tournament for the school year.  Alicia won the grand prize while Harley won second!  There will be a feast tonight.   It was great fun.  See you next year!

The Children's section celebrated Cinco de Mayo on May 5th.  This holiday commemorates the Mexican victory over the French at the battle of Puebla.  But at the library, it just means salsa, Mexican hats and a little bit of Spanish.  Jaclyn and Sandy read Where the Wild Things Are in both Spanish and English.  Thanks to Jaclyn for knowing Spanish!

The National Endowment for the Humanities selected the Richards Library to receive  a We The People Bookshelf.  This is a collection of 19 hardcover books along with the DVD edition of Ken Burn's Civil War documentary.  The books all follow the theme of "A More Perfect Union", and the selection includes both children, young adult, and adult books. 
The Bookshelf is part of NEH's We the People program which supports projects that strengthen the teaching, study, and understanding of American history and culture. 
For the month of May, 2010, the books will be on display on the mantle in the children's room.  Stop by and pick out a few to read!