The application for a set of 2027 RICBA nominees will be open July 27 - August 11, 2026.
The FY27 state budget passed by the General Assembly includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 25%.
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.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
CE Events Registrations
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
LORI FY2027 Certification Trainings
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The LORI Certification for FY2027 will open Wednesday, July 15, 2025.
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker, July 16
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The topic for the Thursday, July 16, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be Updated Preference Options in the My Talking Books Skill on Alexa: Part 1.
Public Library Annual Survey Training Sessions
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The RI Public Library Annual Survey (PLAS) opens on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Local Library Programs
July 13, 2026
➧ Summer Book Sale! - $5 Fill-a-Bag Day! at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-2:00 pm)
➧ Library Babies Story Time *FULL* at Coventry Public Library (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Fun on the Farm Storytime @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Summer Fun for Young Ones at Greenville Public Library (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Chair Exercise class at North Providence Union Free Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ RIFLI Beginner ESOL at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ BLM at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-2:00 pm)
➧ RIFLI Beginner 1 at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Storytime AT THE LODGE! at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-10:45 am)
➧ Shady Days Outdoor Storytime @ William Hall at William Hall Library (10:30 am-11:00 am)
Featured Public Library
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Middletown Public Library
Visit the current library at 700 West Main, but start getting excited for the new building at 110 Enterprise!
700 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02840