The FY27 state budget passed by the General Assembly includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 25%.
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Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
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OLIS News and Updates
That All May eRead, June 23
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The topic for the Tuesday, June 23, 2026, That All May eRead online program will be Typing Special Characters Using Your NLS eReader.
Unearth A Story, NLS Summer Reading Program 2026
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For the complete schedule of events see the link below.
Many Face of BARD, June 11
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The topic for the Thursday, June 11 program will be Introducing New Features in the DA2 Software Version 2.0.
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker Cancelled for June
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The Thursday, June 18, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be canceled for June.
Local Library Programs
June 12, 2026
➧ Narcan Training - Tiverton & Little Compton Prevention Coalition at Brownell Library (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ Needlepoint Drop In at Brownell Library (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ Makerspace Appointments at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (1:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Makerspace Appointments at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (1:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Makerspace Open Studio for Adults at Rochambeau Library (1:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Play a Game Family Day! at Olneyville Library (1:30 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ BINGO! at East Smithfield Public Library (2:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Tech Help at Greenville Public Library (2:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Film Series: 250 Years of American History at Newport Public Library (2:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Arts & Crafts at Fox Point Library (2:00 pm-4:30 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library
Mohr Library, Johnston. Great space, friendly staff and programs for all ages.
1 Memorial Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919