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
152
Certified Libraries
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
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OLIS News and Updates
OLIS announces 2026 LORI Grant Awards
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OLIS is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 LORI Project and Mini Grant Awards.
Registration for the 2026 NLS Summer Reading Program
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In partnership with Braille Institute Library, registration is open, and we are so excited to share what we have in store this summer for both children and adults.
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.
Local Library Programs
May 30, 2026
➧ Crafternoon: Jar Crafts at Cumberland Public Library (1:30 pm-3:30 pm)
➧ Diamond Painting: Red, White and Sparkle - 250th celebration at Newport Public Library (2:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ SMART at Pawtucket Public Library (3:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ May StoryWalk® at Weaver Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
May 31, 2026
➧ Meet & Greet with Children's Author Sara Pennypacker at Barrington Public Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Skunk Week Kraftapalooza at North Providence Union Free Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
June 1, 2026
➧ United Way 211 Van at Cranston Public Library - Central (9:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Toddler Storytime with Miss Erin - Spring Session at Rogers Free Library (9:30 am-10:20 am)
➧ Crossroads Mobile Diversion Street Outreach Services at Smith Hill Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Friends of the Library Meeting at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
Featured Public Library
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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