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
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
CE Events Registrations
152
Certified Libraries
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
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 1, 2026
➧ Stamp Squad at Middletown Public Library (3:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ Teen Volunteer Hour at Newport Public Library (3:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ Rainbow Collage at Weaver Library (3:45 pm-4:45 pm)
➧ Books R Fun Book Group at East Smithfield Public Library (4:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Design Your Own PRIDE Buttons! at Barrington Public Library (4:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Relax with RICBA at Wanskuck Library (4:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Makerspace Open Studio for Adults at Knight Memorial Library (5:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Makerspace Open Studio for Adults at Rochambeau Library (5:00 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Workshop Equipment Training at Providence Public Library (5:30 pm-6:30 pm)
➧ History Hijinks Book Club at Providence Public Library (5:30 pm-6:45 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Louttit Library
Louttit Library is a former one room schoolhouse nestled among gardens and hiking trails with easy proximity to our expanded shady playground and ample parking.
274 Victory Highway
West Greenwich, RI 02817