The application for a set of 2027 RICBA nominees will be open July 27 - August 11, 2026.
The FY27 state budget passed by the General Assembly includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 25%.
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.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
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OLIS News and Updates
OLIS opens registration on Libraries and AI training at Cranston Public Library on September 30
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Attendees will leave better equipped to address AI questions or concerns from their patrons through daily interactions and to lead discussion groups for their community.
An additional LORI FY2027 Certification Training Session has been added to the OLIS CE calendar.
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The LORI Certification for FY2027 opened Wednesday, July 15, 2025.
Fraud Alert: Beware the “Veterans Savings Program” Postcard Scam
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Veteran's be alert for this new scam.
KRARI Author on Overdueing It
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Danielle, chair of Kids Reading Across Rhode Island takes the mic and chats with KRARI author, Eden Royce about her book Conjure Island, and all things Southern G
Local Library Programs
July 25, 2026
➧ Inclusive Story and Play Time at Weaver Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Group Meeting at Greenville Public Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ LEGO Club at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ RIFLI Citizenship at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Charles Whipple Greene Museum Open at George Hail Free Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint & Google Slides @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Come play Mah Jongg! at Island Free Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Play Date @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (10:30 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Dungeons and Dragons - Middle School at George Hail Free Library (10:30 am-12:30 pm)
➧ Dungeons and Dragons - Middle School at George Hail Free Library (10:30 am-12:30 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Tiverton Public Library
Home to Rhode Island's first NASA Moon Tree!
34 Roosevelt Avenue
Tiverton, RI 02878