OLIS looks back on all the things they accomplished in the last calendar year.
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.
Join the Northeast Summit on Climate Adaptation of Library Facilities for an inspiring session showcasing how libraries can lead climate action through the arts.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
OLIS News and Updates
Governor’s Proposed State Aid to Libraries FY27
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The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
Music Notes Zoom Meeting, February 3
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The next NLS Music Notes Zoom meeting for patrons and network staff will take place Tuesday, February 3, at 7 p.m. Eastern time.
OLIS 2025 Year in Review
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OLIS looks back on all the things they accomplished in the last calendar year.
Delivery Holiday, January 19, 2026
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There is no delivery on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Local Library Programs
January 19, 2026
➧ Crossroads Mobile Diversion Street Outreach Services at Smith Hill Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Tech 911! at Wanskuck Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ TECH TIME @ THE LIBRARY at Washington Park Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Read more, learn more! at Washington Park Library (2:30 pm-5:30 pm)
➧ Relax with RICBA at Wanskuck Library (4:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Workshop Equipment Training at Providence Public Library (5:30 pm-6:30 pm)
➧ Maker Mondays for Adults at Middletown Public Library (6:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Exhibition: Echoes of the Andes: Exhibit of Ancient Peruvian Ceramics at Providence Public Library (7:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Take and Make Crafts at Newport Public Library (7:00 pm-7:00 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