The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
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Libraries across the state have come together to offer a robust state-wide reading challenge in February 2026. Visit a participating library to sign up starting on January 19.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
Many Faces of BARD, February 12
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The topic for the Thursday, February 12, 2026, Many Faces of BARD program will be Advanced Searching on the DA2.
Delivery Holiday February 16, 2026
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There is no delivery Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents' Day. School library delivery suspended Feb 16-20 for winter vacation.
OLIS Launches Summer Reading Pilot
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Public libraries are invited to apply to pilot a new approach to Summer Reading Program support from OLIS.
Local Library Programs
February 14, 2026
➧ Friends Book Sale at Pawtucket Public Library (9:00 am-4:45 pm)
➧ ILSR ESOL Advanced at Pawtucket Public Library (9:30 am-1:30 pm)
➧ Free Income Tax Preparation at Mount Pleasant Library (9:30 am-2:00 pm)
➧ Saturday Stories at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-10:45 am)
➧ Drop-in LEGO Build at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-3:00 pm)
➧ Saturday Storytime at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Sakonnet Writers Group at Tiverton Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Gentle Yoga with Pam at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Valentine's Day Celebration at Rogers Free Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Charles Whipple Greene Museum Open at George Hail Free Library (10:00 am-12:00 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