OLIS looks back on all the things they accomplished in the last calendar year.
Libraries across the state have come together to offer a robust state-wide reading challenge in February 2026. Visit a participating library to sign up starting on January 19.
Join the Northeast Summit on Climate Adaptation of Library Facilities for an inspiring session showcasing how libraries can lead climate action through the arts.
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
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OLIS News and Updates
Governor’s Proposed State Aid to Libraries FY27
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The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
Music Notes Zoom Meeting, February 3
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The next NLS Music Notes Zoom meeting for patrons and network staff will take place Tuesday, February 3, at 7 p.m. Eastern time.
OLIS 2025 Year in Review
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OLIS looks back on all the things they accomplished in the last calendar year.
Delivery Holiday, January 19, 2026
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There is no delivery on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Local Library Programs
January 18, 2026
➧ Sound Bath at Island Free Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Scrabble Sundays at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (12:30 pm-3:30 pm)
➧ Sunday Hours @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (1:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Library Closed at Brownell Library (7:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Library Closed at Barrington Public Library (7:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ LIBRARY CLOSED - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Rogers Free Library (7:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Library Closed at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (7:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Library Closed) at Lincoln Public Library (7:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Closed Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Newport Public Library (7:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Martin Luther King Day-CLOSED at Pawtucket Public Library (7:00 pm-7:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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North Providence Union Free Library
Most adults who come in remark that they used to skate and play hockey here when it was the North Providence Arena
1810 Mineral Spring Avenue
North Providence, RI 02904