The application for a set of 2027 RICBA nominees will be open July 27 - August 11, 2026.
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.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
CE Events Registrations
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
Delivery Holiday - Monday, August 10, 2026
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There will be no statewide delivery for libraries on Monday, August 10 in observance Victory Day.
Many Faces of BARD, August 13
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The topic for the Thursday, August 13, 2026, Many Faces of BARD program will be Updating the DA2.
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker, August 20
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The topic for the Thursday, August 20, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be Updated Preference Options in the My Talking Books Skill on Alexa: Part 2.
OLIS opens registration on Libraries and AI training at Cranston Public Library on September 30
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Attendees will leave better equipped to address AI questions or concerns from their patrons through daily interactions and to lead discussion groups for their community.
Local Library Programs
August 1, 2026
➧ All About Native Gardens at George Hail Free Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Fourth Annual Chess Tournament at Rogers Free Library (10:00 am-4:00 pm)
➧ Kids Pokemon Bingo at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-10:45 am)
➧ LEGO Club at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ RIFLI Citizenship at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Houseplant Giveaway! at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Dungeons and Dragons - Middle School at George Hail Free Library (10:30 am-12:30 pm)
➧ Family Fun: Dino Desk Organizer at Newport Public Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Science Saturday at Pawtucket Public Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Family Makerspace at Providence Public Library (11:00 am-1:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Warwick Public Library - Central
Visit our pet tarantula, Miss Junie, upstairs in the Children's Room.
600 Sandy Lane
Warwick, RI 02886