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
1,332
CE Events Registrations
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
OLIS announces 2026 LORI Grant Awards
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OLIS is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 LORI Project and Mini Grant Awards.
Registration for the 2026 NLS Summer Reading Program
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In partnership with Braille Institute Library, registration is open, and we are so excited to share what we have in store this summer for both children and adults.
NNLM Professional Development Award
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Award to help rural and small library staff attend the 2026 ARSL Conference in Montgomery, AL.
Delivery Holiday Monday, May 25, 2026
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There is no statewide delivery on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
Local Library Programs
June 1, 2026
➧ Music and More! Toddler Group at Wanskuck Library (10:15 am-11:00 am)
➧ All Staff Meeting at Newport Public Library (10:30 am-11:15 am)
➧ Baby Time at George Hail Free Library (10:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ Babies & Board Books at Barrington Public Library (10:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ Preschool Development Activities at Fuller Creative Learning Center (10:30 am-11:15 am)
➧ Bilingual Storytime! / ¡Hora de cuentos bilingüe! at Mount Pleasant Library (10:30 am-11:15 am)
➧ Cozy Monday Book Club at Lincoln Public Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Bug Storytime at Middletown Public Library (11:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Rhode Island Blood Center Blood Drive @ William Hall at William Hall Library (12:30 pm-3:30 pm)
➧ Tech 911! at Wanskuck Library (12:30 pm-2:30 pm)
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