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These reports provide an initial overview of key data to help you see how your local public library compares to others in the state.
Access a comprehensive collection of Rhode Island House and Senate bills related to libraries, both current and from previous sessions.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
152
Certified Libraries
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
1,703,462
Items moved through Delivery
OLIS News and Updates
Delivery Holiday - July 4, 2025
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There will be no delivery on Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of Independence Day.
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
July 5, 2025
➧ International Myeloma at Pawtucket Public Library (9:30 am-12:00 pm)
➧ LEGO Club at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Summer Reading Registration at Glocester Manton Free Library (10:00 am-8:00 pm)
➧ Grateful Threads Quilters @ GREENE at Greene Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Rug Braiders & Country Crafters @ GREENE at Greene Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Save Point Saturdays at Rogers Free Library (12:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ Forgiveness First Support Group at Greenville Public Library (12:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ Inklings Graphic Novel Lab (10+) at Hope Library (1:00 pm-1:30 pm)
➧ Chess Club at Rogers Free Library (2:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Exhibition: GO HOME Artwork by Robbie Sena, Teen Creative Fellow at Providence Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Woonsocket Harris Public Library
Discover the joy of reading with our large print books--perfect for every age and eye!
303 Clinton Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895