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
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
152
Certified Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
Delivery Holiday Monday, May 25, 2026
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There is no statewide delivery on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
Spring 2026 Delivery Item Count Report
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The Spring 2026 Delivery Item Count Report is now available.
Music Notes Webinar featuring singer and NLS patron Holly Connor, June 2
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Join us for our next NLS Music Notes webinar on Tuesday, June 2, at 7:00 p.m. eastern time via Zoom.
That All May eRead, May 26 online
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The topic for the Tuesday, May 26, 2026, That All May eRead online program will be Navigating DAISY Files on Your eReader.
Local Library Programs
May 19, 2026
➧ Opposite Land Storytime @ Auburn at Auburn Branch Library (10:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ Toddler Storytime with Miss Erin - Spring Session at Rogers Free Library (10:30 am-11:20 am)
➧ Scrabble at North Providence Union Free Library (10:30 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Cradle to Crayons (1-3 year olds) at Providence Public Library (10:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Pets Storytime @ Knightsville at Knightsville Branch Library (10:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ Tai Chi, Qigong and Meditation Class at West Warwick Public Library (10:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Sensory Friendly Storytime! at Mount Pleasant Library (10:30 am-11:15 am)
➧ Bilingual Storytime - Hora de cuentos bilingüe at Washington Park Library (10:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Weaver Library Book Club - In Person at Weaver Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ VIBE with the Story! at Middletown Public Library (11:00 am-11:30 am)
Featured Public Library
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Oaklawn Branch Library
Borrow a ukulele kit and learn how to play!
230 Wilbur Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920