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The Office of Library and Information Services strengthens, connects, and empowers libraries to advance knowledge, connect communities, and enrich the lives of all Rhode Islanders.

FY27 Governor’s Proposed State Aid to Libraries
The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
2026 Legislative Updates
View updates to library legislation introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly.
Statewide Winter Reading Challenge
Libraries across the state have come together to offer a robust state-wide reading challenge in February 2026. Visit a participating library to sign up starting on January 19.

Service Highlights FY25

1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations

OLIS News and Updates

That All May Read Program, online program Feb. 24

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The topic for the February 24, 2026, That All May eRead online program will be Using Your eReader with Your Android phone.

2026 LORI Grant Program Applications Open through 3/16

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LORI libraries can apply for LORI Project Grants for projects from $10,000 to $27,500 and Mini Grants for projects from $2,500 to $7,500. Applications are open through 3/16.

Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker, Feb. 19

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The topic for the Thursday, February 19, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be Signing Up for the My Talking Book Skill on Alexa Post-Beta.

ILL in Practice: Thinking Through the Process, March 5

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Join the LORI Resource Sharing Working Group for this interactive continuing education session including real scenarios and practical applications to build confident ILL skills.

More news and updates

Local Library Programs

February 20, 2026

➧ Spanish for Beginners! at Island Free Library (9:00 pm-10:00 pm)

February 21, 2026

➧ Winter Puzzle Swap & Book Sale @ GREENE at Greene Public Library (9:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ ILSR ESOL Advanced at Pawtucket Public Library (9:30 am-1:30 pm)
➧ Saturday Stories at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-10:45 am)
➧ Block Party! at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-3:00 pm)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Citizenship at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Genealogy Working Group : Ask an Archivist at Weaver Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Arts and Crafts for Adults at North Providence Union Free Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Bristol Newcomers Group at Rogers Free Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Paws to Read at West Warwick Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
Other local library programs

Featured Public Library

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West Warwick Public Library

West Warwick Public Library

Check out the largest circulating Tabletop Roleplaying Game collection in the state, or join one of our half-dozen adult RPG campaigns

1043 Main Street
West Warwick, RI 02893

(401) 828-3750

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Upcoming CE Events

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