The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
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.
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Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
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OLIS News and Updates
Unearth A Story, NLS Summer Reading Program 2026
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For the complete schedule of events see the link below.
Many Face of BARD, June 11
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The topic for the Thursday, June 11 program will be Introducing New Features in the DA2 Software Version 2.0.
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker Cancelled for June
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The Thursday, June 18, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be canceled for June.
Providence Journal Historical Archive Trainings
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Join AskRI and NewsBank for a training on how to use and navigate the Providence Journal Historical Archive.
Local Library Programs
June 9, 2026
➧ Narcan Training - Tiverton & Little Compton Prevention Coalition at Brownell Library (6:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Knitting Mavens at Greenville Public Library (6:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ ILSR ESOL Conversation at Pawtucket Public Library (6:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ ILSR ESOL High Beginner at Pawtucket Public Library (6:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Library Knitters Club at George Hail Free Library (6:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Iran: The Roots of War with Stephen Kinzer at Barrington Public Library (6:00 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Open Mic Night at George Hail Free Library (6:00 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Dungeons and Dragons: The Keep on the Borderlands at Fuller Creative Learning Center (6:00 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Grief Support Group - Finding Your Average Joe:) at North Providence Union Free Library (6:00 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Adult Board Game Night at West Warwick Public Library (6:00 pm-8:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Weaver Library
Do you love plants? Grow your collection with our ongoing plant swap! Also check out the StoryWalk® on our lawn, as well as our Beech tree and Gingko tree, both recognized as “Champions” by the RI Tree Council.
41 Grove Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914