The application for a set of 2027 RICBA nominees will be open July 27 - August 11, 2026.
The FY27 state budget passed by the General Assembly includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 25%.
Find the Good Egg and the Bad Seed at libraries around the state between June 21 and August 21. Get stamps in your passport for chances to win a large plush and other great prizes.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
OLIS News and Updates
Delivery Holiday Friday, July 3
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There will be no delivery for libraries on Friday, July 3 in observance of July 4th. Delivery will run on Monday, July 6.
Accessibility in Video Games Level 2 Access On Webinar, June 30
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 2:00-3:30 p.m. Eastern via Zoom
Delivery Holiday Friday, June 19
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There is no statewide delivery on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
Local Library Programs
July 9, 2026
➧ Safe Sitter Babysitting Class at Lincoln Public Library (9:00 am-3:00 pm)
➧ Baby Storytime (Drop-in style - no sign ups needed) at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (9:30 am-9:50 am)
➧ Senior Tech Social Club at West Warwick Public Library (9:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Great Decisions - Discussion by the Foreign Policy Association at Rogers Free Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Drop-in Baby & Toddler Playtime at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Tales for Twos Story Time at Coventry Public Library (10:00 am-10:40 am)
➧ Beach Bash Storytime @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Family Storytime at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-10:45 am)
➧ One on One Tech Help at Weaver Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Movie: Eleanor The Great at North Providence Union Free Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Oaklawn Branch Library
Borrow a ukulele kit and learn how to play!
230 Wilbur Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920