The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
View updates to library legislation introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly.
Libraries across the state have come together to offer a robust state-wide reading challenge in February 2026. Visit a participating library to sign up starting on January 19.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
Delivery Canceled Wednesday, February 25
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Delivery is canceled on Wednesday, February 25 for all libraries. Please report any issues for Thursday using the Delivery Issues Form.
Delivery Canceled Tuesday, February 24
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Statewide delivery service for Tuesday, February 24, has been canceled for all libraries.
Delivery Canceled Monday, February 23
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Delivery is canceled for Monday, February 23 due to the snowstorm.
That All May Read Program, online program Feb. 24
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The topic for the February 24, 2026, That All May eRead online program will be Using Your eReader with Your Android phone.
Local Library Programs
March 3, 2026
➧ Needlers at North Providence Union Free Library (9:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Tech Help at Greenville Public Library (9:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Cradle to Crayons (1-3 year olds) at Providence Public Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Read Free Digital Newspapers at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Sensory Play Time at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Color Me Calm at North Providence Union Free Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Bilingual Spanish Storytime at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Intermediate at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Family Story Time - Drop-In at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Makerspace Open Studio for Adults at Knight Memorial Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
Featured Public Library
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Portsmouth Free Public Library
Enhancing the lives of our users.
2658 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871