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
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
OLIS News and Updates
Providence Journal Historical Archive Trainings
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Join AskRI and NewsBank for a training on how to use and navigate the Providence Journal Historical Archive.
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.
Local Library Programs
June 3, 2026
➧ Staff meeting with Providence Children's Museum at Pawtucket Public Library (3:00 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ Afternoon Sensory Friendly Teen: Woven Turtle (Ages 11-17) at Greenville Public Library (3:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ VolunTEENS at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (3:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Afterschool Activities - Puzzles at Rochambeau Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Spanish & English Homework Help! at Olneyville Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Maker Cart at Fox Point Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ 3D Doodler at East Smithfield Public Library (3:30 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Crafternoon: Paper Kite at North Scituate Public Library (3:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ Coffee & Crafts at Wanskuck Library (3:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ Switch Wednesday! at Washington Park Library (3:30 pm-5:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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William Hall Library
Our historic Georgian-style building is the crown jewel of Edgewood and boasts beautiful stained glass, colorfully painted vaulted ceilings, and sculpted columns.
1825 Broad Street
Cranston, RI 02905