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
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
OLIS News and Updates
New eBooks and Audiobooks Now Available in the Palace Project App and Ocean State eZone!
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Almost 1,700 new titles are available in the Ocean State Libraries' Ocean State eZone with funding from the Office of Library and Information Services.
Library of Rhode Island Resource Sharing Certification for FY2027 is open
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Libraries must certify annually to be eligible to participate in statewide delivery and other resource sharing. Credentials and information have been emailed to directors.
LORI FY2027 Certification Trainings
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The LORI Certification for FY2027 will open Wednesday, July 15, 2025.
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker, July 16
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The topic for the Thursday, July 16, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be Updated Preference Options in the My Talking Books Skill on Alexa: Part 1.
Local Library Programs
July 17, 2026
➧ Free Summer Lunch at West Warwick Public Library (12:00 pm-1:00 pm)
➧ Union Library Book, Bake and Yard sale Set-up at Union Branch Library (12:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Tea Light Flowers with Carol at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (12:00 pm-1:00 pm)
➧ Free Summer Lunch for Kids at Pawtucket Public Library (12:00 pm-1:00 pm)
➧ Needlepoint Drop In at Brownell Library (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ Diamond Painting @ Auburn at Auburn Branch Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ TEEN SRP: Junk Charm Journals at Coventry Public Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Mario Party at Glocester Manton Free Library (1:00 pm-2:30 pm)
➧ Makerspace Appointments at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (1:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Makerspace Appointments at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (1:00 pm-4:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Portsmouth Free Public Library
Enhancing the lives of our users.
2658 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871