The application for a set of 2027 RICBA nominees will be open July 27 - August 11, 2026.
The FY27 state budget passed by the General Assembly includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 25%.
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 the Public
Service Highlights FY25
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
OLIS News and Updates
Delivery Holiday Friday, July 3
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There will be no delivery for libraries on Friday, July 3 in observance of July 4th. Delivery will run on Monday, July 6.
Accessibility in Video Games Level 2 Access On Webinar, June 30
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 2:00-3:30 p.m. Eastern via Zoom
Delivery Holiday Friday, June 19
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There is no statewide delivery on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
Local Library Programs
July 10, 2026
➧ Car Seat Safety Check - Free! at Coventry Public Library (9:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ DRRI at Pawtucket Public Library (9:00 am-10:00 am)
➧ Walking Club at West Warwick Public Library (9:00 am-10:00 am)
➧ Summer Book Sale! at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-4:00 pm)
➧ Farm Fridays for Kids: Chicken theme (Drop-in style) at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Preschool Story Time **FULL** at Coventry Public Library (10:00 am-10:45 am)
➧ Spanish Storytime and Play Group at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-10:45 am)
➧ Safe Sitters at Glocester Manton Free Library (10:00 am-2:45 pm)
➧ Free Play Friday at Greenville Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ RIFLI Computer Class at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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East Greenwich Free Library
Explore the East Greenwich Library's Rhode Island Room—your gateway to local history and genealogy, uncovering the stories that shaped our community.
82 Peirce Street
East Greenwich, RI 02818