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
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
OLIS News and Updates
Delivery Holiday Monday, May 25, 2026
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There is no statewide delivery on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
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.
Local Library Programs
May 20, 2026
➧ Prepare, Recover, Restore: Gentle Core & Pelvic Floor Wellness at Barrington Public Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Toddler Storytime with Miss Erin - Spring Session at Rogers Free Library (9:30 am-10:20 am)
➧ Ballet Class with Heritage Ballet 10AM at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-10:50 am)
➧ Northern Rhode Island Art Group at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-11:45 am)
➧ Preschool Storytime at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Beginner at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Backyard Band Jams at Weaver Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Baby Laptime at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ One on One Tech Help at Weaver Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Makerspace Open Studio for Adults at Rochambeau Library (10:00 am-1:00 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