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.
View updates to library legislation introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
OLIS News and Updates
Delivery Holiday Monday, May 25, 2026
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There is no statewide delivery on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
Spring 2026 Delivery Item Count Report
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The Spring 2026 Delivery Item Count Report is now available.
Music Notes Webinar featuring singer and NLS patron Holly Connor, June 2
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Join us for our next NLS Music Notes webinar on Tuesday, June 2, at 7:00 p.m. eastern time via Zoom.
That All May eRead, May 26 online
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The topic for the Tuesday, May 26, 2026, That All May eRead online program will be Navigating DAISY Files on Your eReader.
Local Library Programs
May 19, 2026
➧ RIFLI ESOL Computer at Pawtucket Public Library (1:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ ARRI Spring Babies (rescheduled) @ GREENE at Greene Public Library (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ Arts and Crafts for Adults at North Providence Union Free Library (1:30 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Open Tech Time @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (2:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal at Cumberland Public Library (2:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Mah Jongg at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (2:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Finger Knit Octopus #2 at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (2:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal / ONLINE EVENT at Brownell Library (2:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Memoir Writing Workshop on Zoom at Island Free Library (2:00 pm-3:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Portsmouth Free Public Library
Enhancing the lives of our users.
2658 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871