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The Office of Library and Information Services strengthens, connects, and empowers libraries to advance knowledge, connect communities, and enrich the lives of all Rhode Islanders.

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%
2026 Legislative Updates
View updates to library legislation introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly.
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.

Service Highlights FY25

1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries

OLIS News and Updates

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.

2026 LORI Grant Program Applications Open through 3/16

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LORI libraries can apply for LORI Project Grants for projects from $10,000 to $27,500 and Mini Grants for projects from $2,500 to $7,500. Applications are open through 3/16.

Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker, Feb. 19

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The topic for the Thursday, February 19, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be Signing Up for the My Talking Book Skill on Alexa Post-Beta.

ILL in Practice: Thinking Through the Process, March 5

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Join the LORI Resource Sharing Working Group for this interactive continuing education session including real scenarios and practical applications to build confident ILL skills.

More news and updates

Local Library Programs

February 22, 2026

➧ PCFF 2026: Solving & Evolving at Mount Pleasant Library (10:15 am-11:30 am)
➧ PCFF 2026: Bird Boy at Mount Pleasant Library (12:00 pm-1:20 pm)
➧ Grief Yoga: Movement, Breath & Sound at Barrington Public Library (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ Documentary & Discussion: The Inquisitor at Barrington Public Library (1:00 pm-3:00 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)
➧ On Pettaquamscutt Winter Speaker Series 2026: The Tick Guy Dr. Tom Mather at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ PCFF 2026: The Gold Rush at Mount Pleasant Library (1:30 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Sound Bath at Island Free Library (3:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Adult Grab & Go Craft: Valentines Gnome at Cumberland Public Library (7:00 pm-7:00 pm)
Other local library programs

Featured Public Library

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Mayor Salvatore Mancini Union Free Library

North Providence Union Free Library

Most adults who come in remark that they used to skate and play hockey here when it was the North Providence Arena

1810 Mineral Spring Avenue
North Providence, RI 02904

(401) 353-5600

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Upcoming CE Events

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