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Resources for the Public
Service Highlights 2024
$13,384,631
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
3,319,562
Items moved through Delivery
$245,844
LSTA Subgrants
OLIS News and Updates
Kids Reading Across RI 2025 Kickoff
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The 2025 Kids Reading Across Rhode Island program officially launched on June 14 with a kickoff event at the William Hall Library.
Enacted State Aid to Libraries FY26
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The FY26 enacted budget includes full funding for State Aid to Libraries at 25% of local appropriations and expenditures.
RI Cooling Centers
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The RI Emergency Management Agency announces cooling centers in local communities.
Local Library Programs
June 28, 2025
➧ Exhibition: Wheel of Fortune artwork by Eli Kauffman at Providence Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ June StoryWalk® at WEAVER at Weaver Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Exhibition: GO HOME Artwork by Robbie Sena, Teen Creative Fellow at Providence Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Library Closed at North Scituate Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
June 29, 2025
➧ UNAVAILABLE at Pawtucket Public Library (9:00 am-8:45 pm)
➧ Mrs. Katz and Her Hats Storytime at Rogers Free Library (6:00 pm-6:30 pm)
➧ Exhibition: Wheel of Fortune artwork by Eli Kauffman at Providence Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Adult Grab & Go Craft: DIY Birdfeeder at Cumberland Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Cranston Public Library - Central
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140 Sockanosset Cross Road
Cranston, RI 02920