The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
Summer Reading Mini-Grant Applications are open for interested public libraries, excluding those that have been selected for the Summer Reading Pilot Program.
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
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.
Many Faces of BARD, Thursday, March 12
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The topic for the Thursday, March 12, 2026, Many Faces of BARD program will be Automatic Downloading on the DA2.
OLIS Opens Summer Reading Mini Grant Applications
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OLIS is once again running the Summer Reading Mini-Grant Program for interested public libraries, excluding those that have been selected for the Summer Reading Pilot Program.
Delivery Canceled Tuesday, February 24
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Statewide delivery service for Tuesday, February 24, has been canceled for all libraries.
Local Library Programs
March 6, 2026
➧ Car Seat Safety Check at Coventry Public Library (9:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ LIBRARY OPENS LATE - Staff Training at Rogers Free Library (9:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Baby/Toddler Playgroup at Riverside Branch Library (9:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Computer Class at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Canceled Event - Walking Club at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Free Play Friday at Greenville Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Friday Flicks at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Library Interviews at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Toddler Storytime at Glocester Manton Free Library (10:30 am-11:15 am)
➧ Spanish for Travelers at Newport Public Library (10:30 am-11:30 am)
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