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
1,332
CE Events Registrations
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
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.
Spring 2026 Delivery Item Count Report
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The Spring 2026 Delivery Item Count Report is now available.
Music Notes Webinar featuring singer and NLS patron Holly Connor, June 2
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Join us for our next NLS Music Notes webinar on Tuesday, June 2, at 7:00 p.m. eastern time via Zoom.
Local Library Programs
May 22, 2026
➧ Homeschool Open Craft at West Warwick Public Library (12:00 pm-1:00 pm)
➧ Needlepoint Drop In at Brownell Library (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ Makerspace Appointments at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (1:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Makerspace Open Studio for Adults at Rochambeau Library (1:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Play a Game Family Day! at Olneyville Library (1:30 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Tech Help at Greenville Public Library (2:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Watercolors with Sue at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (2:00 pm-3:30 pm)
➧ Pathfinder for All! at West Warwick Public Library (2:00 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ Arts & Crafts at Fox Point Library (2:00 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ Teen & Tween: Gaming Lounge at Newport Public Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Adams Public Library
Come check out the architectural beauty of our majestic "Dome" and our growing collection of Spanish language materials!
205 Central Street
Central Falls, RI 02863