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
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
2026 Calendars
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Production of 2026 braille wall calendars (CAW1), which was delayed due to last fall’s government shutdown, has now been completed, and distribution of calendars has begun.
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%
Many Faces of Bard Program, 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 canceled Tuesday, January 27
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Delivery is canceled on Tuesday, January 27 for all libraries. Please report any issues for Wednesday using the Delivery Issues Form.
Local Library Programs
January 30, 2026
➧ Cribbage Night @ GREENE at Greene Public Library (6:00 pm-9:00 pm)
➧ *CANCELED* - TEENS: High School Craft Nights at Coventry Public Library (6:00 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Exhibition: Echoes of the Andes: Exhibit of Ancient Peruvian Ceramics at Providence Public Library (7:00 pm-7:00 pm)
January 31, 2026
➧ ILSR ESOL Advanced at Pawtucket Public Library (9:30 am-1:30 pm)
➧ Young Creators: Create a Play Workshop with Caroline Holmes of Trinity Rep at Providence Public Library (9:30 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Rug Braiders & Country Crafters @ GREENE at Greene Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ 2026 Bookmark Design Contest Workshop at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Saturday Stories at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-10:45 am)
➧ Drop-in LEGO Build at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-3:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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North Providence Union Free Library
Most adults who come in remark that they used to skate and play hockey here when it was the North Providence Arena
1810 Mineral Spring Avenue
North Providence, RI 02904