The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
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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.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
1,332
CE Events Registrations
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
Delivery Canceled Wednesday, February 25
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Delivery is canceled on Wednesday, February 25 for all libraries. Please report any issues for Thursday using the Delivery Issues Form.
Delivery Canceled Tuesday, February 24
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Statewide delivery service for Tuesday, February 24, has been canceled for all libraries.
Delivery Canceled Monday, February 23
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Delivery is canceled for Monday, February 23 due to the snowstorm.
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.
Local Library Programs
March 3, 2026
➧ Crazy 8s Math Club at Mount Pleasant Library (1:00 am-1:00 am)
➧ ESOL class Winter 2026 at Knight Memorial Library (5:30 am-7:00 pm)
➧ Music Time with Ms. Carrie at Island Free Library (5:30 am-6:30 am)
➧ Needlers at North Providence Union Free Library (9:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Tech Help at Greenville Public Library (9:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Cradle to Crayons (1-3 year olds) at Providence Public Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Read Free Digital Newspapers at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Sensory Play Time at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Color Me Calm at North Providence Union Free Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Bilingual Spanish Storytime at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
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