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RICBA Book Sets for School Libraries

The application for a set of 2027 RICBA nominees will be open July 27 - August 11, 2026.

FY27 State Aid to Libraries

The FY27 state budget passed by the General Assembly includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 25%.

Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt

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 Libraries

Resources for the Public

AskRI
Laws and Regulations Relating to Libraries
Legislative Updates
Library Card for State Employees
Overdueing it! (Library Podcast)
Public Libraries Events
Rhode Island Library Directory
Talking Books

Service Highlights FY25

152

Certified Libraries

1,715,728

Items moved through Delivery

1,332

CE Events Registrations

$14,088,248

State Aid for Libraries

OLIS News and Updates

July 17, 2026

New eBooks and Audiobooks Now Available in the Palace Project App and Ocean State eZone!

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Almost 1,700 new titles are available in the Ocean State Libraries' Ocean State eZone with funding from the Office of Library and Information Services.

July 16, 2026

Library of Rhode Island Resource Sharing Certification for FY2027 is open

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Libraries must certify annually to be eligible to participate in statewide delivery and other resource sharing. Credentials and information have been emailed to directors.

July 10, 2026

LORI FY2027 Certification Trainings

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The LORI Certification for FY2027 will open Wednesday, July 15, 2025.

July 10, 2026

Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker, July 16

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The topic for the Thursday, July 16, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be Updated Preference Options in the My Talking Books Skill on Alexa: Part 1.

More news and updates

Local Library Programs

July 19, 2026

➧ Take and Make Crafts at Newport Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)

➧ Summer Reading Weekly Check-In at Fox Point Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)

July 20, 2026

➧ TEEN SRP: Challenge #4 - Blindfolded Art at Coventry Public Library (9:00 am-5:00 pm)

➧ Meditation with Laura Marie - Brownell Pavillion at Brownell Library (9:00 am-10:00 am)

➧ Monday Morning Yoga at Barrington Public Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)

➧ Messy Mondays: Process Art for Toddlers at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)

➧ Baby Storytime at Weaver Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)

➧ STEAM Week: Tech Week at Fuller Creative Learning Center (9:30 am-11:30 am)

➧ Library Babies Story Time *FULL* at Coventry Public Library (10:00 am-10:30 am)

➧ Fun on the Farm Storytime @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (10:00 am-11:00 am)

Other local library programs

Featured Public Library

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William Hall Library

Our historic Georgian-style building is the crown jewel of Edgewood and boasts beautiful stained glass, colorfully painted vaulted ceilings, and sculpted columns.

1825 Broad Street
Cranston, RI 02905

(401) 781-2450