The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
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.
View updates to library legislation introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
152
Certified Libraries
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
1,715,728
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OLIS News and Updates
Providence Journal Historical Archive Trainings
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Join AskRI and NewsBank for a training on how to use and navigate the Providence Journal Historical Archive.
OLIS announces 2026 LORI Grant Awards
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OLIS is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 LORI Project and Mini Grant Awards.
Registration for the 2026 NLS Summer Reading Program
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In partnership with Braille Institute Library, registration is open, and we are so excited to share what we have in store this summer for both children and adults.
NNLM Professional Development Award
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Award to help rural and small library staff attend the 2026 ARSL Conference in Montgomery, AL.
Local Library Programs
June 1, 2026
➧ Town of Burrillville Planning Board at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (7:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Friends of Rochambeau: Special Presentation and Annual Meeting at Rochambeau Library (7:00 pm-8:00 pm)
June 2, 2026
➧ Music Time with Ms. Carrie at Island Free Library (6:30 am-7:00 am)
➧ Tuesday Storytime - Baby Books at Rochambeau Library (8:00 am-5:00 pm)
➧ Tech Help at Greenville Public Library (9:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Needlers at North Providence Union Free Library (9:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ 2026 Spring Raffle at West Warwick Public Library (9:00 am-4:00 pm)
➧ Bouncing Babies with Miss Erin at Rogers Free Library (9:30 am-9:50 am)
➧ Cradle to Crayons (1-3 year olds) at Providence Public Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Color Me Calm at North Providence Union Free Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
Featured Public Library
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Louttit Library
Louttit Library is a former one room schoolhouse nestled among gardens and hiking trails with easy proximity to our expanded shady playground and ample parking.
274 Victory Highway
West Greenwich, RI 02817