OLIS looks back on all the things they accomplished in the last calendar year.
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.
Join the Northeast Summit on Climate Adaptation of Library Facilities for an inspiring session showcasing how libraries can lead climate action through the arts.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
CE Events Registrations
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
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.
Delivery Holiday, January 19, 2026
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There is no delivery on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Local Library Programs
January 22, 2026
➧ ESOL class Winter 2026 at Knight Memorial Library (5:30 am-7:00 pm)
➧ Preschool Storytime with Miss Erin - 1st Winter Session at Rogers Free Library (9:30 am-10:20 am)
➧ FULL - Baby Storytime at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (9:30 am-9:50 am)
➧ Baby Bookworms Storytime at Newport Public Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Work Opportunities Unlimited Meeting at Smith Hill Library (9:30 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Babies & Board Books at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Sock Hop Storytime @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Family Storytime at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Town of Middletown Outreach at Middletown Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Intermediate at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Portsmouth Free Public Library
Enhancing the lives of our users.
2658 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871