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These reports provide an initial overview of key data to help you see how your local public library compares to others in the state.
Access a comprehensive collection of Rhode Island House and Senate bills related to libraries, both current and from previous sessions.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
1,332
CE Events Registrations
1,703,462
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
Delivery Holiday - July 4, 2025
There will be no delivery on Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of Independence Day.
Kids Reading Across RI 2025 Kickoff
The 2025 Kids Reading Across Rhode Island program officially launched on June 14 with a kickoff event at the William Hall Library.
Enacted State Aid to Libraries FY26
The FY26 enacted budget includes full funding for State Aid to Libraries at 25% of local appropriations and expenditures.
RI Cooling Centers
The RI Emergency Management Agency announces cooling centers in local communities.
Local Library Programs
July 9, 2025
➧ Roots2Empower at Pawtucket Public Library (9:00 am-12:30 pm)
➧ Baby Storytime at Weaver Library (9:30 am-10:00 am)
➧ Summer Storytime @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Morning Book Discussion at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Yoga Storytime with Create Power Yoga at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-10:45 am)
➧ Family Storytime at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Toddler/Preschool Storytime at Weaver Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Summer Reading Registration at Glocester Manton Free Library (10:00 am-8:00 pm)
➧ Coffee & Books at Greenville Public Library (10:30 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Toddler Story Class at Pawtucket Public Library (10:30 am-11:15 am)
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Fuller Creative Learning Center
Cooking, sewing, gardening, tech and more. We are always learning!
260 Dover Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914