The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
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.
View updates to library legislation introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
OLIS News and Updates
Registration for the 2026 NLS Summer Reading Program
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In partnership with Braille Institute Library, registration is open, and we are so excited to share what we have in store this summer for both children and adults.
NNLM Professional Development Award
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Award to help rural and small library staff attend the 2026 ARSL Conference in Montgomery, AL.
Delivery Holiday Monday, May 25, 2026
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There is no statewide delivery on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
Spring 2026 Delivery Item Count Report
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The Spring 2026 Delivery Item Count Report is now available.
Local Library Programs
May 29, 2026
➧ Walking Club at West Warwick Public Library (9:00 am-10:00 am)
➧ Baby/Toddler Playgroup at Riverside Branch Library (9:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ Hold for Kindergarten Field Trip at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Computer at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Computer at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Friday Flicks at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Down by the Pond Storytime @ Oak Lawn at Oaklawn Branch Library (10:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Spring Fever Storytime @ Knightsville at Knightsville Branch Library (10:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ One on One Tech Help at Riverside Branch Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Ocean State Media's Newsroom Without Walls at Providence Public Library (12:00 pm-3:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Arlington Branch Library
Conveniently located in the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center.
1064 Cranston Street
Cranston, RI 02920