New Richmond Community Library
🏢 MORE (Monarch/Outagamie/Rock) Library System · New Richmond, Wisconsin
New Richmond Community Library
The New Richmond Community Library — formerly known as the Carleton A. Friday Memorial Library — is St. Croix County's community hub for learning, connection, and exploration, with extended evening hours four days a week and a growing Library of Things collection at 450 South Arch Avenue.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–8pm |
| Thursday | 9am–8pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 450 South Arch Avenue, New Richmond, WI 54017
Phone: (715) 243-0431
Website: newrichmondlibrary.org
Plus Code: 86Q94FF7+39 (New Richmond, WI)
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📖 About New Richmond Community Library
The New Richmond Community Library serves the city of New Richmond and surrounding St. Croix County in Wisconsin's west-central region, just 30 miles east of St. Paul, Minnesota. The library rebranded from its longtime name — the Carleton A. Friday Memorial Library — to its current name, reflecting its broader community identity. It is part of the MORE Library System, meaning a New Richmond card also grants access to the shared catalog spanning libraries across Outagamie, Rock, and partner counties. The library offers a Library of Things collection (including hands-on Discovery Kits and STEAM materials), Print Anywhere remote printing, and a robust calendar of adult and youth programming. The Library of Things expanded in 2026 with Discovery Lab kits, and the library hosts a diverse lecture series alongside youth storytimes and teen programming.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Located at 450 South Arch Avenue in New Richmond — renamed from the Carleton A. Friday Memorial Library to the New Richmond Community Library
- Open until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday — among the longest weeknight hours in St. Croix County
- Library of Things collection with Discovery Kits and hands-on STEAM materials, expanding in 2026
- Part of the MORE Library System, giving cardholders access to a shared catalog across multiple Wisconsin libraries
- Active adult programming series including science, history, and community lectures
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
New Richmond cardholders can access free digital resources through BadgerLink and the MORE Library System:
📚 Services
- Library of Things collection — STEAM Discovery Kits, tools, and recreational items
- Print Anywhere — send print jobs remotely and pick up at the library
- Public computers, printing, scanning & free Wi-Fi
- Interlibrary loan through the MORE Library System and WISCAT
- Meeting and program space for community groups
- Downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, and digital resources
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Adult lecture series (science, history, and community topics)
- Discovery Lab STEAM drop-in sessions
- Youth storytimes and children's programming
- Teen programming and teen advisory activities
- Puzzle Race and competitive community events
- Summer reading program
- Book groups and community reading events
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same library as the Carleton A. Friday Memorial Library?
Yes — the library was formerly known as the Carleton A. Friday Memorial Library and rebranded as the New Richmond Community Library to better reflect its role as a community hub. The library is in a new location at 450 South Arch Avenue (previously it was at 155 E. First St.).
What is the Library of Things at New Richmond Community Library?
The Library of Things is a collection of items you can borrow just like books — including hands-on STEAM Discovery Kits, tools, games, and more. The collection expanded in 2026 with new Discovery Lab kits, available for drop-in exploration on select days.
How late is the New Richmond Community Library open?
The library stays open until 8 p.m. on Monday through Thursday — some of the latest hours in the area. Friday hours are 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m., and the library is closed on Sunday.
Can I use my New Richmond library card at other Wisconsin libraries?
Yes. New Richmond is part of the MORE Library System, which shares a catalog across partner libraries. Your card also gives access to BadgerLink — Wisconsin's statewide digital library — and Libby for free eBooks and audiobooks.
🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
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