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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.

March 14 Executive Order on IMLS
Learn how the Executive Order from March 14th affects the funding for programs and services offered by Rhode Island Libraries. 
Comparative Statistics
These reports provide an initial overview of key data to help you see how your local public library compares to others in the state.
Legislative Updates
Access a comprehensive collection of Rhode Island House and Senate bills related to libraries, both current and from previous sessions.

Service Highlights 2024

3,319,562
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
$245,844
LSTA Subgrants
$13,384,631
State Aid for Libraries

OLIS News and Updates

The Many Faces of BARD, June 12

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The topic for the Thursday, June 12, Many Faces of BARD online program will be the BARD 2.0 website, which all NLS patrons will begin using this summer.

NLS Patron Corner, June 16

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On Monday, June 16, at 7:00 p.m. EST, the NLS Patron Engagement Section will host a Patron Corner. The topic for this program is Cooking Without Looking: A Patron’s Perspective.

LORI Resource Sharing Certification Training Sessions

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The FY2026 LORI Resource Sharing Certification process opens July 15, 2025. For details and training registration links please see the Certification page.

That All May eRead, June 24th

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The topic for the Tuesday, June 24, That All May eRead online program will be An Overview of the File Manager.

More news and updates

Local Library Programs

June 13, 2025

➧ Film Series at Newport Public Library (2:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ VHS to DVD Conversion at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (2:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Makerspace Walk In at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (2:00 pm-6:00 pm)
➧ Pokémon Club: Summer Edition at Hope Library (2:00 pm-2:30 pm)
➧ BINGO! at East Smithfield Public Library (2:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Friday Food Fun with Family & Friends at Island Free Library (2:30 pm-3:30 pm)
➧ Building Club @ Norwood Branch at Norwood Branch Library (3:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Percy Jackson Trivia at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (3:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Info Table: United Way Rhode Island at West Warwick Public Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Books R Fun Book Group at East Smithfield Public Library (3:30 pm-4:30 pm)
Other local library programs

Featured Public Library

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Mayor Salvatore Mancini Union Free Library

North Providence Union Free Library

Most adults who come in remark that they used to skate and play hockey here when it was the North Providence Arena

1810 Mineral Spring Avenue
North Providence, RI 02904

(401) 353-5600

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