Learn how the Executive Order from March 14th affects the funding for programs and services offered by Rhode Island Libraries.
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 2024
$245,844
LSTA Subgrants
152
Certified Libraries
$13,384,631
State Aid for Libraries
3,319,562
Items moved through Delivery
OLIS News and Updates
Delivery Holiday Monday, May 26
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There will be no delivery on Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day. As a reminder, delivery for school libraries ends during the week of June 9-13.
NLS Patron Events Page (New)
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NLS recently enhanced the Patron Service and Events page on their public website with the goal of making it a convenient one-stop shop for patrons and network librarians alike.
Survey Design 101: Free Download
Library Journal offer free guide to walk libraries through the fundamentals of good survey design.
LORI Delivery Spring 2025 Item Count Report
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The Library of Rhode Island Delivery Item Count Report for Spring 2025 is now available on the OLIS website.
Local Library Programs
May 19, 2025
➧ Exhibition: Spaces That Hold Us artwork by Bhen Alan at Providence Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Exhibition: Wheel of Fortune artwork by Eli Kauffman at Providence Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
May 20, 2025
➧ Children's Drop-In Craft at Apponaug Branch Library (9:00 am-10:00 am)
➧ UNAVAILABLE at Pawtucket Public Library (9:00 am-8:45 pm)
➧ Bouncing Babies with Miss Erin at Rogers Free Library (9:30 am-9:50 am)
➧ Needlers at Mayor Salvatore Mancini Union Free Library (9:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ Cradle to Crayons (1-3 year olds) at Providence Public Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Rochambeau Walking Club at Rochambeau Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Outdoor Family Story Time - Drop-In at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-10:30 am)
Featured Public Library
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Arlington Branch Library
Conveniently located in the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center.
1064 Cranston Street
Cranston, RI 02920