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
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
OLIS News and Updates
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.
OLIS announces 2026 LORI Grant Awards
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OLIS is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 LORI Project and Mini Grant Awards.
Local Library Programs
June 6, 2026
➧ New Chapters Kids Book Club at Cumberland Public Library (2:30 pm-3:30 pm)
➧ Colonial Family Life Fair at Newport Public Library (2:30 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ SMART at Pawtucket Public Library (3:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ Native Plant Gardening w/ the URI Master Gardeners at Rochambeau Library (3:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ June StoryWalk® at Weaver Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
June 7, 2026
➧ Native Garden Planting Day at George Hail Free Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Take and Make Crafts at Newport Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
June 8, 2026
➧ Monday Morning Yoga at Barrington Public Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Crossroads Mobile Diversion Street Outreach Services at Smith Hill Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Beginner at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 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