The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
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Libraries across the state have come together to offer a robust state-wide reading challenge in February 2026. Visit a participating library to sign up starting on January 19.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
OLIS News and Updates
Delivery Canceled Tuesday, February 24
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Statewide delivery service for Tuesday, February 24, has been canceled for all libraries.
Delivery Canceled Monday, February 23
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Delivery is canceled for Monday, February 23 due to the snowstorm.
That All May Read Program, online program Feb. 24
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The topic for the February 24, 2026, That All May eRead online program will be Using Your eReader with Your Android phone.
2026 LORI Grant Program Applications Open through 3/16
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LORI libraries can apply for LORI Project Grants for projects from $10,000 to $27,500 and Mini Grants for projects from $2,500 to $7,500. Applications are open through 3/16.
Local Library Programs
February 23, 2026
➧ 250th Movie Night: Lincoln at Barrington Public Library (6:00 pm-8:30 pm)
➧ Board Game Night at Barrington Public Library (6:00 pm-8:30 pm)
➧ Pokemon Club at Cumberland Public Library (6:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ 3D Printing at East Smithfield Public Library (6:00 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Kids' Yoga Class at Lincoln Public Library (6:00 pm-6:45 pm)
➧ CANCELLED Maker Mondays for Adults- Flower Petal Tealights at Middletown Public Library (6:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ SHRI Yoga at North Providence Union Free Library (6:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ ILSR ESOL Digital Literacy at Pawtucket Public Library (6:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ ILSR ESOL Intermediate at Pawtucket Public Library (6:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Ms. Jane's 3rd-4th Grade Book Club! at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (6:00 pm-6:30 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Pawtucket Public Library
The library is the home of the Elizabeth J. Johnson Pawtucket History Research Collection. The source for information about the history of Pawtucket. Checkout our website.
13 Summer Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860