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.
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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 10, 2026
➧ Teen & Tween: Gaming Lounge at Newport Public Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Kids Reading Across Book Rhode Island Book Club at Pawtucket Public Library (3:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Upcycle Sewing at Wanskuck Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Perler and Pony Bead Builders at Mount Pleasant Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Friendship Bracelet Fridays! at Knight Memorial Library (3:15 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Youth Makerspace: Arts & Crafts at Rochambeau Library (3:30 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Spanish for Beginners! at Island Free Library (4:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Virtual Model Building - Tamiya's vintage Panzer IV Ausf D at Smith Hill Library (4:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Library Closed at Brownell Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
July 11, 2026
➧ Eagles International at Pawtucket Public Library (9:30 am-1:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Portsmouth Free Public Library
Enhancing the lives of our users.
2658 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871