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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.
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Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,703,462
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
CE Events Registrations
152
Certified Libraries
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 8, 2025
➧ Roots2Empower at Pawtucket Public Library (9:00 am-12:30 pm)
➧ Cradle to Crayons (1-3 year olds) at Providence Public Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Needlers at North Providence Union Free Library (9:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ Sensory Play Time at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Science Heroes at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Summer Reading Registration at Glocester Manton Free Library (10:00 am-8:00 pm)
➧ Outdoor Family Story Time - Drop-In at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Color Me Calm at North Providence Union Free Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Cradle to Crayons (1-3 year olds) at Providence Public Library (10:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Coffee, Cake & Conversation at East Smithfield Public Library (10:30 am-11:30 am)
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