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
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
OLIS News and Updates
Providence Journal Historical Archive Trainings
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Join AskRI and NewsBank for a training on how to use and navigate the Providence Journal Historical Archive.
OLIS announces 2026 LORI Grant Awards
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OLIS is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 LORI Project and Mini Grant Awards.
Registration for the 2026 NLS Summer Reading Program
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In partnership with Braille Institute Library, registration is open, and we are so excited to share what we have in store this summer for both children and adults.
NNLM Professional Development Award
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Award to help rural and small library staff attend the 2026 ARSL Conference in Montgomery, AL.
Local Library Programs
June 3, 2026
➧ National Egg Day: A Cooking Class at Fuller Creative Learning Center (3:45 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ After School Zone at Lincoln Public Library (4:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Plant with the Western Cranston Garden Club @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (4:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ One on One Tech Help at Weaver Library (4:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ 250th Trivia for Kids at Middletown Public Library (4:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Read with Pickle the Read Dog at North Providence Union Free Library (4:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Krafty Kids at Mount Pleasant Library (4:30 pm-5:30 pm)
➧ Craft Circle at Tiverton Public Library (5:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Teen D&D Meetup at Weaver Library (5:00 pm-7:30 pm)
Featured Public Library
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William Hall Library
Our historic Georgian-style building is the crown jewel of Edgewood and boasts beautiful stained glass, colorfully painted vaulted ceilings, and sculpted columns.
1825 Broad Street
Cranston, RI 02905