The application for a set of 2027 RICBA nominees will be open July 27 - August 11, 2026.
The FY27 state budget passed by the General Assembly includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 25%.
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.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
CE Events Registrations
152
Certified Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
Delivery Holiday Friday, July 3
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There will be no delivery for libraries on Friday, July 3 in observance of July 4th. Delivery will run on Monday, July 6.
Accessibility in Video Games Level 2 Access On Webinar, June 30
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 2:00-3:30 p.m. Eastern via Zoom
Delivery Holiday Friday, June 19
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There is no statewide delivery on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
Local Library Programs
July 8, 2026
➧ Glocester Libraries Walking Club 2026 Walk #6 at Glocester Manton Free Library (8:00 am-9:15 am)
➧ Baby Jam - Ages 0 to 18 months at Jamestown Philomenian Library (9:15 am-9:45 am)
➧ Water Park Wednesday on the Riverwalk - For kids & families at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Morning Book Discussion at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ One on One Tech Help at Weaver Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Preschool Storytime at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ RIFLI Beginner ESOL at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ BLM at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Outside Toddler/Preschool Storytime at Weaver Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Adult Craft - DIY Nature Tea Towel at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
Featured Public Library
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Knightsville Branch Library
A large selection of new books for your next great read.
1847 Cranston Street
Cranston, RI 02920