OLIS looks back on all the things they accomplished in the last calendar year.
The Staffing and Salaries section of the 2025 Public Library Statistical Report is now available for download.
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 Monday, January 26, 2026
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LORI delivery is canceled for all libraries on Monday, January 26, 2026 due to the significant snowfall event predicted to last into Monday.
What’s Driving Today’s Refreshable Braille Displays
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January 27, 2026, from 2:00–3:30 p.m. Eastern.
That All May eRead Tuesday, January 27
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The topic for the January 27 That All May eRead online program will be Using Your eReader with Your iPhone. We will answer any questions you have about the NLS Braille eReader.
Governor’s Proposed State Aid to Libraries FY27
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The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
Local Library Programs
January 24, 2026
➧ Exhibition: Echoes of the Andes: Exhibit of Ancient Peruvian Ceramics at Providence Public Library (7:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ January StoryWalk® at Weaver Library (7:00 pm-7:00 pm)
January 25, 2026
➧ Sound Bath at Island Free Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Scrabble Sundays at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (12:30 pm-3:30 pm)
➧ BI Movie Making Workshops at Island Free Library (12:30 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ BI Movie Making Workshop at Island Free Library (12:30 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ Sunday Hours @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (1:00 pm-5:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Willett Free Library
You will feel right at home in the smallest independent library in the smallest state!
45 Ferry Road
North Kingstown, RI 02874