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
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
CE Events Registrations
OLIS News and Updates
Many Face of BARD, June 11
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The topic for the Thursday, June 11 program will be Introducing New Features in the DA2 Software Version 2.0.
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker Cancelled for June
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The Thursday, June 18, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be canceled for June.
Providence Journal Historical Archive Trainings
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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 is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 LORI Project and Mini Grant Awards.
Local Library Programs
June 5, 2026
➧ Watercolor Fun at East Smithfield Public Library (4:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Spanish for Beginners! at Island Free Library (4:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Model Building Workshop at Smith Hill Library (4:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Virtual Model Building - WWI Austro-Hungarian MG Team at Smith Hill Library (4:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Sandpiper Painting! at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (4:15 pm-5:40 pm)
June 6, 2026
➧ Free Developmental Screening at Rogers Free Library (9:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ ILSR ESOL Advanced at Pawtucket Public Library (9:30 am-1:30 pm)
➧ Rug Braiders & Country Crafters @ GREENE at Greene Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Barrington 250 Time Capsule Information & Drop-Off Table at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Summer Reading Kickoff at Coventry Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 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