The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
The Staffing and Salaries section of the 2025 Public Library Statistical Report is now available for download.
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
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
OLIS News and Updates
2026 Calendars
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Production of 2026 braille wall calendars (CAW1), which was delayed due to last fall’s government shutdown, has now been completed, and distribution of calendars has begun.
Many Faces of Bard Program, February 12
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The topic for the Thursday, February 12, 2026, Many Faces of BARD program will be Advanced Searching on the DA2.
Delivery canceled Tuesday, January 27
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Delivery is canceled on Tuesday, January 27 for all libraries. Please report any issues for Wednesday using the Delivery Issues Form.
Delivery canceled Monday, January 26
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LORI delivery is canceled for all libraries on Monday, January 26, 2026 due to the significant snowfall event predicted to last into Monday.
Local Library Programs
February 3, 2026
➧ Greening Your Home with RI Audubon at George Hail Free Library (6:00 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Film &Soup at Island Free Library (6:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Bristol BookFest Winter Seminar: Mrs. Dalloway at Rogers Free Library (6:00 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Getting Ready for Kindergarten at Coventry Public Library (6:00 pm-6:40 pm)
➧ Teen Service Tuesdays- POSTPONED Sec of State Amore visit at Fuller Creative Learning Center (6:00 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Knitting Mavens at Greenville Public Library (6:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Pajama Storytime at Lincoln Public Library (6:00 pm-6:45 pm)
➧ ILSR ESOL Conversation at Pawtucket Public Library (6:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ ILSR ESOL High Beginner at Pawtucket Public Library (6:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Library Knitters Club at George Hail Free Library (6:00 pm-8:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Peace Dale Library
Savor the Flavor of Knowledge – Browse Our Library's Cookbook Treasures!
1057 Kingstown Road
South Kingstown, RI 02879