The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
The Staffing and Salaries section of the 2025 Public Library Statistical Report is now available for download.
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
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
OLIS News and Updates
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.
2026 Calendars
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Production of 2026 braille wall calendars (CAW1), which was delayed due to last fall’s government shutdown, has now been completed, and distribution of calendars has begun.
Many Faces of Bard Program, 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 canceled Tuesday, January 27
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Delivery is canceled on Tuesday, January 27 for all libraries. Please report any issues for Wednesday using the Delivery Issues Form.
Local Library Programs
February 9, 2026
➧ Toddler Storytime with Miss Erin - 1st Winter Session at Rogers Free Library (9:30 am-10:20 am)
➧ Baby Storytime at Weaver Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Tech Time with ATEL at Coventry Public Library (9:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Crossroads Mobile Diversion Street Outreach Services at Smith Hill Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Toddler Storytime (Registration Required) at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Library Babies *FULL* at Coventry Public Library (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Winter Babies Storytime @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Open Play @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Turtle Time Storytime at Greenville Public Library (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Beginner at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Providence Public Library
PPL is 150 years old! Explore the Library's history or visit our recently transformed building in person.
150 Empire Street
Providence, RI 02903