The application for a set of 2027 RICBA nominees will be open July 27 - August 11, 2026.
The FY27 state budget passed by the General Assembly includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 25%.
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.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
1,715,728
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OLIS News and Updates
OLIS opens registration on Libraries and AI training at Cranston Public Library on September 30
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Attendees will leave better equipped to address AI questions or concerns from their patrons through daily interactions and to lead discussion groups for their community.
An additional LORI FY2027 Certification Training Session has been added to the OLIS CE calendar.
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The LORI Certification for FY2027 opened Wednesday, July 15, 2025.
Fraud Alert: Beware the “Veterans Savings Program” Postcard Scam
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Veteran's be alert for this new scam.
KRARI Author on Overdueing It
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Danielle, chair of Kids Reading Across Rhode Island takes the mic and chats with KRARI author, Eden Royce about her book Conjure Island, and all things Southern G
Local Library Programs
July 28, 2026
➧ Outdoor Family Story Time - Weather Permitting at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Outdoor Tech Time: Apps for Fitness & Nutrition at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ PAWS to Read at Greenville Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Fiddle N' Fun at Jamestown Philomenian Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Shell Painting at North Providence Union Free Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Dinoman Dinosaurs! at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-10:45 am)
➧ RIFLI Intermediate ESOL at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ BLM at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-2:00 pm)
➧ Nature Explorers Children's Summer Program at Union Branch Library (10:00 am-2:00 pm)
➧ Sensory Play Time at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Cranston Public Library - Central
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140 Sockanosset Cross Road
Cranston, RI 02920