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Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
1,332
CE Events Registrations
152
Certified Libraries
1,703,462
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
Kids Reading Across RI 2025 Kickoff
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The 2025 Kids Reading Across Rhode Island program officially launched on June 14 with a kickoff event at the William Hall Library.
Enacted State Aid to Libraries FY26
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The FY26 enacted budget includes full funding for State Aid to Libraries at 25% of local appropriations and expenditures.
RI Cooling Centers
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The RI Emergency Management Agency announces cooling centers in local communities.
Local Library Programs
July 2, 2025
➧ ORS at Pawtucket Public Library (9:00 am-2:30 pm)
➧ Baby Storytime at Weaver Library (9:30 am-10:00 am)
➧ Looking Upwards Meeting at Greenville Public Library (9:30 am-12:30 pm)
➧ Summer Storytime @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Family Storytime at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Toddler/Preschool Storytime at Weaver Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Water Park Wednesday on the Riverwalk - For kids & families at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Summer Reading Registration at Glocester Manton Free Library (10:00 am-8:00 pm)
➧ Toddler Story Class at Pawtucket Public Library (10:30 am-11:15 am)
➧ Audubon Nature Story w/Live Insects! at Kingston Free Library (10:30 am-11:00 am)
Featured Public Library
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Barrington Public Library
Expect the unexpected (and more) at Barrington Public Library!
281 County Road
Barrington, RI 02806