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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.

FY27 Governor’s Proposed State Aid to Libraries
The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt
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.   
2026 Legislative Updates
View updates to library legislation introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly.

Service Highlights FY25

152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
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OLIS News and Updates

Providence Journal Historical Archive Trainings

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Image of The Providence Journal logo with the subtitle text stating "Historical and Current, 1829-1982." Surrounding this are logos for NewsBank, the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and AskRI.

Join AskRI and NewsBank for a training on how to use and navigate the Providence Journal Historical Archive.

OLIS announces 2026 LORI Grant Awards

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OLIS Logo with money emerging from a map pin over the words Grants and Funding

OLIS is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 LORI Project and Mini Grant Awards.

Registration for the 2026 NLS Summer Reading Program

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In partnership with Braille Institute Library, registration is open, and we are so excited to share what we have in store this summer for both children and adults.

NNLM Professional Development Award

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Network of the National Library of Medicine Logo

Award to help rural and small library staff attend the 2026 ARSL Conference in Montgomery, AL.

More news and updates

Local Library Programs

June 3, 2026

➧ Toddler Storytime with Miss Erin - Spring Session at Rogers Free Library (9:30 am-10:20 am)
➧ Yoga Storytime with Create Power Yoga at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-10:45 am)
➧ Ballet Class with Heritage Ballet 10AM at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-10:50 am)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Beginner at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Pride Storytime at Weaver Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ One on One Tech Help at Weaver Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Life Learners: Laundry Recipes at Fuller Creative Learning Center (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Chair Yoga at Rochambeau Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Makerspace Open Studio for Adults at Rochambeau Library (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Drop-in Storytime with Miss Erin at Rogers Free Library (10:30 am-10:50 am)
Other local library programs

Featured Public Library

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Portsmouth Free Public Library

Portsmouth Free Public Library

Enhancing the lives of our users.

2658 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871

(401) 683-9457

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