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
152
Certified Libraries
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
OLIS News and Updates
Delivery Holiday Monday, May 25, 2026
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There is no statewide delivery on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
Spring 2026 Delivery Item Count Report
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The Spring 2026 Delivery Item Count Report is now available.
Music Notes Webinar featuring singer and NLS patron Holly Connor, June 2
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Join us for our next NLS Music Notes webinar on Tuesday, June 2, at 7:00 p.m. eastern time via Zoom.
That All May eRead, May 26 online
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The topic for the Tuesday, May 26, 2026, That All May eRead online program will be Navigating DAISY Files on Your eReader.
Local Library Programs
May 20, 2026
➧ Wild Adventures Story & Craft! at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (4:30 pm-5:30 pm)
➧ Cross Stitching Group at Tiverton Public Library (5:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Retro Game Night at Rogers Free Library (5:00 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Stitch Together at Island Free Library (5:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Teen D&D Meetup at Weaver Library (5:00 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Mystery Book Club at Providence Public Library (5:30 pm-6:30 pm)
➧ Studies in Crime - FULL at Coventry Public Library (5:30 pm-6:30 pm)
➧ Friends of the Library Meeting at Lincoln Public Library (5:30 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Face to Face with the Marian Anderson String Quartet at Providence Public Library (5:30 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Lo Que Trajimos - What We Brought With Us Exhibition Opening Reception at Providence Public Library (5:30 pm-6:30 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library
Mohr Library, Johnston. Great space, friendly staff and programs for all ages.
1 Memorial Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919