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
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
Spring 2026 Delivery Item Count Report
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The Spring 2026 Delivery Item Count Report is now available.
Music Notes Webinar featuring singer and NLS patron Holly Connor, June 2
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Join us for our next NLS Music Notes webinar on Tuesday, June 2, at 7:00 p.m. eastern time via Zoom.
That All May eRead, May 26 online
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The topic for the Tuesday, May 26, 2026, That All May eRead online program will be Navigating DAISY Files on Your eReader.
Reading Across Rhode Island Author Event, April 2026
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The Reading Across Rhode Island Program hosted author Dolen Perkins-Valdez for 2026 title, Happy Land.
Local Library Programs
May 16, 2026
➧ SMCT Auditions at Greenville Public Library (11:00 am-2:00 pm)
➧ Seedling Swap at Middletown Public Library (11:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Community Crafting Club at George Hail Free Library (11:00 am-2:00 pm)
➧ Studio Glob Pottery at Glocester Manton Free Library (11:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Studio Glob Pottery at Harmony Library (11:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Bilingual Storytime at North Providence Union Free Library (11:00 am-11:45 am)
➧ LEGO Club at Newport Public Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Paws to Read at Cumberland Public Library (11:00 am-4:00 pm)
➧ Open Play Group at West Warwick Public Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Animal Senses presented by Audubon Society of Rhode Island at Rochambeau Library (11:00 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