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
152
Certified Libraries
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
CE Events Registrations
OLIS News and Updates
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.
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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Award to help rural and small library staff attend the 2026 ARSL Conference in Montgomery, AL.
Delivery Holiday Monday, May 25, 2026
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There is no statewide delivery on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
Local Library Programs
May 29, 2026
➧ Digital Drawing at East Smithfield Public Library (3:00 pm-6:00 pm)
➧ Teen & Tween: Gaming Lounge at Newport Public Library (3:00 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ Spanish & English Homework Help! at Olneyville Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Perler Bead & Bracelet Builders at Mount Pleasant Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Friendship Bracelet Fridays! at Knight Memorial Library (3:15 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ *TO BE RESHECDULED* Marnie & the Floating Thoughts presented by Mylo Brown at Rochambeau Library (3:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ After School Movie at Washington Park Library (3:30 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Buttons are so Fun! at Rochambeau Library (3:30 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Tween Graphic Novel Book Club: Allergic at West Warwick Public Library (3:45 pm-4:45 pm)
➧ 3D Printing Workshop (Tweens and Teens) at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (4:00 pm-5:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Robert Beverly Hale Library
From Stage to Page – Discover the Magic of Our Play Collection!
2601 Commodore Perry Highway
South Kingstown, RI 02879