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FY27 Governor’s Proposed State Aid to Libraries

The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%

2025 Staffing and Salaries Report

The Staffing and Salaries section of the 2025 Public Library Statistical Report is now available for download.

Statewide Winter Reading Challenge

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.

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

152

Certified Libraries

1,332

CE Events Registrations

$14,088,248

State Aid for Libraries

1,715,728

Items moved through Delivery

OLIS News and Updates

February 10, 2026

Many Faces of BARD, February 12

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The topic for the Thursday, February 12, 2026, Many Faces of BARD program will be Advanced Searching on the DA2.

February 09, 2026

Delivery Holiday February 16, 2026

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There is no delivery Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents' Day. School library delivery suspended Feb 16-20 for winter vacation.

February 05, 2026

OLIS Launches Summer Reading Pilot

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Public libraries are invited to apply to pilot a new approach to Summer Reading Program support from OLIS.

January 30, 2026

2026 Calendars

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Production of 2026 braille wall calendars (CAW1), which was delayed due to last fall’s government shutdown, has now been completed, and distribution of calendars has begun.

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