The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
The Staffing and Salaries section of the 2025 Public Library Statistical Report is now available for download.
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 the Public
Service Highlights FY25
1,332
CE Events Registrations
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
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.
Many Faces of Bard Program, 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.
Delivery canceled Tuesday, January 27
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Delivery is canceled on Tuesday, January 27 for all libraries. Please report any issues for Wednesday using the Delivery Issues Form.
Delivery canceled Monday, January 26
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LORI delivery is canceled for all libraries on Monday, January 26, 2026 due to the significant snowfall event predicted to last into Monday.
Local Library Programs
February 4, 2026
➧ Film & Soup at Island Free Library (11:00 pm-12:00 am)
February 5, 2026
➧ Breakfast with Books at Atria at Barrington Public Library (9:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Car Seat Safety Check at Coventry Public Library (9:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Preschool Storytime with Miss Erin - 1st Winter Session at Rogers Free Library (9:30 am-10:20 am)
➧ FULL - Baby Storytime at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (9:30 am-9:50 am)
➧ Baby Bookworms Storytime at Newport Public Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Info Table: Retired Senior Volunteer Program at West Warwick Public Library (9:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Tales for Twos *FULL* at Coventry Public Library (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Sock Hop Storytime @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (10:00 am-10:30 am)
Featured Public Library
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Norwood Branch Library
Check out are amazing displays, which are always grand and interactive!
328 Pawtuxet Avenue
Warwick, RI 02888