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
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
ILL in Practice: Thinking Through the Process, March 5
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Join the LORI Resource Sharing Working Group for this interactive continuing education session including real scenarios and practical applications to build confident ILL skills.
Many Faces of BARD, February 12
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The topic for the Thursday, February 12, 2026, Many Faces of BARD program will be Advanced Searching on the DA2.
Delivery Holiday February 16, 2026
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There is no delivery Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents' Day. School library delivery suspended Feb 16-20 for winter vacation.
Local Library Programs
February 17, 2026
➧ ESOL class Winter 2026 at Knight Memorial Library (5:30 am-7:00 pm)
➧ TEENS: What's in the Bucket Challenge at Coventry Public Library (9:00 am-5:00 pm)
➧ Needlers at North Providence Union Free Library (9:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Safe Sitter Program @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (9:00 am-4:00 pm)
➧ Friends Book Sale at Pawtucket Public Library (9:00 am-8:45 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)
➧ Babies and Books in the Children's Program Room at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Flipster: Read Free Digital Magazines at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Sensory Play Time at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Peace Dale Library
Savor the Flavor of Knowledge – Browse Our Library's Cookbook Treasures!
1057 Kingstown Road
South Kingstown, RI 02879