Richards Free Library Blog

Two kids and their Grandma show off their new masks, made during a crafty Tuesday afternoon at the library.  Children (and their adult companions!) used a wide variety of supplies to decorate masks to be used for Halloween.   After-school craft activities are offered two or three afternoons each month.  Come in and pick up a children's program calendar or look for events on our website under Youth Services.

In a workshop organized by the Richards Free Library, Registrar Sharron King presented an engaging and informative workshop covering the ins and outs of deed registry. Focusing on how to research the deed to a specific property, both onsite and online, Ms. King also explained the registry process. Included was a history of her efforts to archivally preserve Sullivan County deeds, and participants had the chance to view documents that were damaged in the fire of 1885. It is clear that Sharron King is dedicated to preserving the documents under her care, as well as making them as accessible to the public as possible.

On the day that Tomie dePaola accepts the 51st Sarah Josepha Hale Award, Governor Lynch is going to sign a Proclamation declaring October 27, 2007 "Tomie dePaola Day." 

Have you ever wondered who lived in your house?  Mary Lou McGuire has created a guide to help you uncover the story of your home called A Guide to Discovering the History of Your House.

Two young men organized their second gaming tournament in the library's ballroom. They are now planning a third tournament in November.

The Richards Free Library is pleased to announce the arrival of a special collection of books received through a grant from Operation: Military Kids for youth who have family members who are serving in the military.
The OMK is a program coordinated by UNH Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development in partnership with the military and other organizations around the state.
There is a link to the OMK Bibliography on the Youth Service Page of our web site.