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RICBA Book Sets for School Libraries

The application for a set of 2027 RICBA nominees will be open July 27 - August 11, 2026.

FY27 State Aid to Libraries

The FY27 state budget passed by the General Assembly includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 25%.

Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt

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 Libraries

Resources for the Public

AskRI
Laws and Regulations Relating to Libraries
Legislative Updates
Library Card for State Employees
Overdueing it! (Library Podcast)
Public Libraries Events
Rhode Island Library Directory
Talking Books

Service Highlights FY25

1,332

CE Events Registrations

1,715,728

Items moved through Delivery

$14,088,248

State Aid for Libraries

152

Certified Libraries

OLIS News and Updates

July 24, 2026

OLIS opens registration on Libraries and AI training at Cranston Public Library on September 30

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Attendees will leave better equipped to address AI questions or concerns from their patrons through daily interactions and to lead discussion groups for their community.

July 21, 2026

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.

July 21, 2026

Fraud Alert: Beware the “Veterans Savings Program” Postcard Scam

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Veteran's be alert for this new scam.

July 20, 2026

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

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