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
1,332
CE Events Registrations
152
Certified Libraries
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
OLIS News and Updates
Delivery Holiday - Monday, August 10, 2026
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There will be no statewide delivery for libraries on Monday, August 10 in observance Victory Day.
Many Faces of BARD, August 13
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The topic for the Thursday, August 13, 2026, Many Faces of BARD program will be Updating the DA2.
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker, August 20
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The topic for the Thursday, August 20, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be Updated Preference Options in the My Talking Books Skill on Alexa: Part 2.
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.
Local Library Programs
August 1, 2026
➧ Riverwalk Times Concert Series at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (6:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ August StoryWalk® at Weaver Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
August 2, 2026
➧ Summer Grown Up Book Fair at Apponaug Brewing! at West Warwick Public Library (12:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Take and Make Crafts at Newport Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Summer Book Sale - Friend's of the Newport Public Library at Newport Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Summer Reading Weekly Check-In at Fox Point Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
August 3, 2026
➧ TEEN SRP: Challenge #6 - What Plant Am I? at Coventry Public Library (9:00 am-5:00 pm)
➧ United Way 211 Van at Cranston Public Library - Central (9:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Car Seat Safety Check - Free! at Coventry Public Library (9:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Monday Morning Yoga at Barrington Public Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
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