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
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for 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 27, 2026
➧ Homeschool Hangout at Rogers Free Library (12:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ YMCA Book Group: The Maid's Secret at West Warwick Public Library (12:00 pm-1:00 pm)
➧ Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI Community Meeting at Middletown Public Library (12:30 pm-2:30 pm)
➧ Eating for a Healthy Heart and Brain at West Warwick Public Library (12:30 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ Mahjong for Beginners @ Auburn at Auburn Branch Library (1:00 pm-2:30 pm)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Beginner 1 at Pawtucket Public Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Garden Tote bags with Nora at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ TECH TIME @ THE LIBRARY at Washington Park Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ MahJong at Rochambeau Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Personalized Counseling For the Elderly and Disabled - Bilingual at Smith Hill Library (1:00 pm-4:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Arlington Branch Library
Conveniently located in the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center.
1064 Cranston Street
Cranston, RI 02920