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March 14 Executive Order on IMLS

Learn how the Executive Order from March 14th affects the funding for programs and services offered by Rhode Island Libraries. 

Comparative Statistics

These reports provide an initial overview of key data to help you see how your local public library compares to others in the state.

Legislative Updates

Access a comprehensive collection of Rhode Island House and Senate bills related to libraries, both current and from previous sessions.

Resources for Libraries

Resources for the Public

AskRI
Laws and Regulations Relating to Libraries
Legislative Updates
Library Card for State Employees
Overdueing it! (Library Podcast)
Public Libraries Events
Rhode Island Library Directory
Talking Books

Service Highlights 2024

$245,844

LSTA Subgrants

3,319,562

Items moved through Delivery

$13,384,631

State Aid for Libraries

152

Certified Libraries

OLIS News and Updates

June 03, 2025

The Many Faces of BARD, June 12

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The topic for the Thursday, June 12, Many Faces of BARD online program will be the BARD 2.0 website, which all NLS patrons will begin using this summer.

June 03, 2025

NLS Patron Corner, June 16

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On Monday, June 16, at 7:00 p.m. EST, the NLS Patron Engagement Section will host a Patron Corner. The topic for this program is Cooking Without Looking: A Patron’s Perspective.

June 02, 2025

LORI Resource Sharing Certification Training Sessions

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The FY2026 LORI Resource Sharing Certification process opens July 15, 2025. For details and training registration links please see the Certification page.

June 02, 2025

That All May eRead, June 24th

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The topic for the Tuesday, June 24, That All May eRead online program will be An Overview of the File Manager.

More news and updates

Local Library Programs

June 12, 2025

➧ Blood Pressure Screening at Rogers Free Library (9:00 am-10:00 am)

➧ UNAVAILABLE at Pawtucket Public Library (9:00 am-8:45 pm)

➧ Info Table: Medicare Resources at West Warwick Public Library (9:30 am-12:30 pm)

➧ Babies & Board Books at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-10:30 am)

➧ Movie: Thelma at Mayor Salvatore Mancini Union Free Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)

➧ Family Story Time! at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (10:00 am-10:30 am)

➧ The Empowered Caregiver at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)

➧ Harmony and Glocester Manton Libraries' Craft Tables at Glocester Manton Free Library (10:00 am-8:00 pm)

➧ Weekly Take and Make Crafts at Glocester Manton Free Library (10:00 am-8:00 pm)

➧ Summer Reading Registration at Glocester Manton Free Library (10:00 am-8:00 pm)

Other local library programs

Featured Public Library

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Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library

The Jesse Smith Library sits on the former site of the Stillwater Worsted Mills. Our library features a beautiful river walk where patrons can enjoy the breeze off the river and peruse our Storywalk.

100 Tinkham Lane
Burrillville, RI 02830

(401) 710-7800