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
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
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OLIS News and Updates
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.
Public Library Annual Survey Training Sessions
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The RI Public Library Annual Survey (PLAS) opens on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Local Library Programs
July 11, 2026
➧ Riverwalk Times Concert Series at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (6:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ July StoryWalk® at Weaver Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
July 12, 2026
➧ Summer Book Sale! at Barrington Public Library (12:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Take and Make Crafts at Newport Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Teen Take & Make: Book Butterflies at Greenville Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Summer Reading Weekly Check-In at Fox Point Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
July 13, 2026
➧ Molar Express Dental Van for Youth @ William Hall at William Hall Library (8:00 am-4:00 pm)
➧ TEEN SRP: Challenge #3 - What's in the Bucket? at Coventry Public Library (9:00 am-5:00 pm)
➧ Meditation with Laura Marie - Brownell Pavillion at Brownell Library (9:00 am-10:00 am)
➧ Messy Mondays: Process Art for Toddlers at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
Featured Public Library
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Woonsocket Harris Public Library
Discover the joy of reading with our large print books--perfect for every age and eye!
303 Clinton Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895