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
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
OLIS News and Updates
Library of Rhode Island Resource Sharing Certification for FY2027 is open
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Libraries must certify annually to be eligible to participate in statewide delivery and other resource sharing. Credentials and information have been emailed to directors.
LORI FY2027 Certification Trainings
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The LORI Certification for FY2027 will open Wednesday, July 15, 2025.
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker, July 16
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The topic for the Thursday, July 16, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be Updated Preference Options in the My Talking Books Skill on Alexa: Part 1.
Public Library Annual Survey Training Sessions
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The RI Public Library Annual Survey (PLAS) opens on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Local Library Programs
July 17, 2026
➧ Walking Club at West Warwick Public Library (9:00 am-10:00 am)
➧ Curtain Call Theatre Camp at FULLER at Fuller Creative Learning Center (9:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Farm Fridays for Kids: Cow theme (Drop-in style) at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Preschool Story Time **FULL** at Coventry Public Library (10:00 am-10:45 am)
➧ Spanish Storytime and Play Group at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-10:45 am)
➧ Baby Playtime at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ RIFLI Computer Class at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ BLM at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-2:00 pm)
➧ Walking Club at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ FULL Dance a Story with Kindermotion at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
Featured Public Library
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Union Branch Library
Visit Tiverton's branch library in Historic Tiverton Four Corners!
3832 Main Road
Tiverton, RI 02878