The FY27 state budget passed by the General Assembly includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 25%.
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.
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Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
Accessibility in Video Games Level 2 Access On Webinar, June 30
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 2:00-3:30 p.m. Eastern via Zoom
Delivery Holiday Friday, June 19
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There is no statewide delivery on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
That All May eRead, June 30 (Date Correction)
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The topic for the Tuesday, June 30, 2026, That All May eRead online program will be Typing Special Characters Using Your NLS eReader.
Unearth A Story, NLS Summer Reading Program 2026
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For the complete schedule of events see the link below.
Local Library Programs
June 27, 2026
➧ ILSR ESOL Advanced at Pawtucket Public Library (9:30 am-1:30 pm)
➧ Summer Book Share (Ages 3-17) at Greenville Public Library (9:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ Rug Braiders & Country Crafters @ GREENE at Greene Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Inclusive Play Time at Weaver Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Maker Stations -Summer at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-3:00 pm)
➧ LEGO Club at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Kite-Making Workshop at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Group Meeting at Greenville Public Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Chair movement with Sheryl at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Intermediate Excel @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (10:00 am-11:30 am)
Featured Public Library
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West Warwick Public Library
Check out the largest circulating Tabletop Roleplaying Game collection in the state, or join one of our half-dozen adult RPG campaigns
1043 Main Street
West Warwick, RI 02893