OLIS looks back on all the things they accomplished in the last calendar year.
The Staffing and Salaries section of the 2025 Public Library Statistical Report is now available for download.
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
1,332
CE Events Registrations
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
That All May eRead Tuesday, January 27
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The topic for the January 27 That All May eRead online program will be Using Your eReader with Your iPhone. We will answer any questions you have about the NLS Braille eReader.
Governor’s Proposed State Aid to Libraries FY27
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The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
Music Notes Zoom Meeting, February 3
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The next NLS Music Notes Zoom meeting for patrons and network staff will take place Tuesday, February 3, at 7 p.m. Eastern time.
OLIS 2025 Year in Review
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OLIS looks back on all the things they accomplished in the last calendar year.
Local Library Programs
January 23, 2026
➧ Baby/Toddler Playgroup at Riverside Branch Library (9:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ RI Works at Pawtucket Public Library (9:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Free Play Friday at Greenville Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Preschool story time *FULL* at Coventry Public Library (10:00 am-10:40 am)
➧ Fine Motor Friday for ages 3-5 at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Friday Flicks at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Blood Drive at Weaver Library (10:00 am-2:00 pm)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Computer Class at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Let it Snow Storytime @ Knightsville at Knightsville Branch Library (10:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ Spanish for Travelers at Newport Public Library (10:30 am-11:30 am)
Featured Public Library
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Middletown Public Library
Visit the current library at 700 West Main, but start getting excited for the new building at 110 Enterprise!
700 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02840