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.
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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
Unearth A Story, NLS Summer Reading Program 2026
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For the complete schedule of events see the link below.
Many Face of BARD, June 11
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The topic for the Thursday, June 11 program will be Introducing New Features in the DA2 Software Version 2.0.
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker Cancelled for June
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The Thursday, June 18, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be canceled for June.
Providence Journal Historical Archive Trainings
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Join AskRI and NewsBank for a training on how to use and navigate the Providence Journal Historical Archive.
Local Library Programs
June 10, 2026
➧ Spring Storytime @ GREENE at Greene Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Yoga Storytime with Create Power Yoga at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-10:45 am)
➧ Morning Book Discussion at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Adult Craft - Fruit Coaster at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Beginner at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ One on One Tech Help at Weaver Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ BLM at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Chair Yoga at Rochambeau Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Makerspace Open Studio for Adults at Rochambeau Library (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Baby and Toddler Playtime at Brownell Library (10:30 am-12:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Knightsville Branch Library
A large selection of new books for your next great read.
1847 Cranston Street
Cranston, RI 02920