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.
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Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
1,332
CE Events Registrations
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
Unearth A Story, NLS Summer Reading Program 2026
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For the complete schedule of events see the link below.
Many Face of BARD, June 11
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The topic for the Thursday, June 11 program will be Introducing New Features in the DA2 Software Version 2.0.
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker Cancelled for June
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The Thursday, June 18, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be canceled for June.
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.
Local Library Programs
June 8, 2026
➧ RIFLI Assessments at Providence Public Library (5:00 pm-6:45 pm)
➧ Scituate Sewists at North Scituate Public Library (5:00 pm-7:00 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)
➧ Weird Lit Book Club at East Smithfield Public Library (6:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Pricing a Just Transition - Community Conversation at Pawtucket Public Library (6:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Rhode Island's Native Bees - BLCT Annual Meeting & Lecture at Barrington Public Library (6:00 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Board Game Night @ St. Andrew's School at Barrington Public Library (6:00 pm-8:30 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Woonsocket Harris Public Library
Discover the joy of reading with our large print books--perfect for every age and eye!
303 Clinton Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895