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
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
152
Certified Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
An additional LORI FY2027 Certification Training Session has been added to the OLIS CE calendar.
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The LORI Certification for FY2027 opened Wednesday, July 15, 2025.
Fraud Alert: Beware the “Veterans Savings Program” Postcard Scam
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Veteran's be alert for this new scam.
KRARI Author on Overdueing It
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Danielle, chair of Kids Reading Across Rhode Island takes the mic and chats with KRARI author, Eden Royce about her book Conjure Island, and all things Southern G
FY2026 Public Library Annual Survey Open
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The RI Public Library Annual Survey opened Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Local Library Programs
July 21, 2026
➧ Free Summer Lunch at West Warwick Public Library (12:00 pm-1:00 pm)
➧ Free Summer Lunch for Kids at Pawtucket Public Library (12:00 pm-1:00 pm)
➧ Weekly Watercolor Group at Tiverton Public Library (12:30 pm-2:30 pm)
➧ Teen Volunteering at North Providence Union Free Library (12:30 pm-1:30 pm)
➧ Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI - Community informational Meeting at Middletown Public Library (12:30 pm-2:30 pm)
➧ Makerspace Appointments at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (1:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Makerspace Appointments at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (1:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Tuesday Movie - National Treasure at Jamestown Philomenian Library (1:30 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Charity Sewing at Fuller Creative Learning Center (1:30 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Open Tech Time @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (2:00 pm-4:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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West Warwick Public Library
Check out the largest circulating Tabletop Roleplaying Game collection in the state, or join one of our half-dozen adult RPG campaigns
1043 Main Street
West Warwick, RI 02893