The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
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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
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
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OLIS News and Updates
Delivery Canceled Wednesday, February 25
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Delivery is canceled on Wednesday, February 25 for all libraries. Please report any issues for Thursday using the Delivery Issues Form.
Delivery Canceled Tuesday, February 24
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Statewide delivery service for Tuesday, February 24, has been canceled for all libraries.
Delivery Canceled Monday, February 23
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Delivery is canceled for Monday, February 23 due to the snowstorm.
That All May Read Program, online program Feb. 24
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The topic for the February 24, 2026, That All May eRead online program will be Using Your eReader with Your Android phone.
Local Library Programs
March 1, 2026
➧ 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)
➧ Scrabble Sundays at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (1:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Exhibition: Echoes of the Andes: Exhibit of Ancient Peruvian Ceramics at Providence Public Library (7:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Take and Make Crafts at Newport Public Library (7:00 pm-7:00 pm)
March 2, 2026
➧ United Way 211 Van at Cranston Public Library - Central (9:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Pop-Tart March Madness - Round 1 at Coventry Public Library (9:00 am-5:00 pm)
➧ Toddler Storytime with Miss Erin - 2nd Winter Session at Rogers Free Library (9:30 am-10:20 am)
➧ Baby Storytime at Weaver Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Crossroads Mobile Diversion Street Outreach Services at Smith Hill Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
Featured Public Library
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East Greenwich Free Library
Explore the East Greenwich Library's Rhode Island Room—your gateway to local history and genealogy, uncovering the stories that shaped our community.
82 Peirce Street
East Greenwich, RI 02818