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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

3,319,562

Items moved through Delivery

$245,844

LSTA Subgrants

$13,384,631

State Aid for Libraries

152

Certified Libraries

OLIS News and Updates

June 16, 2025

Free Online Panel Supporting Low Vision Students

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Join Associate Professor Crystal Greene for this interactive event to empower families and educators who support individuals with vision impairments, including Cortical Vision.

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.

More news and updates

Local Library Programs

June 17, 2025

➧ Children's Drop-In Craft at Apponaug Branch Library (9:00 am-10:00 am)

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

➧ Cradle to Crayons (1-3 year olds) at Providence Public Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)

➧ Needlers at North Providence Union Free Library (9:30 am-11:00 am)

➧ Sensory Play Time at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)

➧ Rock Painting at North Providence Union Free Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)

➧ Outdoor Family Concert with Mr. Christopher at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)

➧ Toddler Social Hour Craft @ Apponaug Branch at Apponaug Branch Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)

➧ Outdoor Tech Time: iPhone & iPad Basics at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)

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

Other local library programs

Featured Public Library

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Do you love plants? Grow your collection with our ongoing plant swap! Also check out the StoryWalk® on our lawn, as well as our Beech tree and Gingko tree, both recognized as “Champions” by the RI Tree Council.

41 Grove Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914

(401) 434-2453