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.
View updates to library legislation introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly.
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
Delivery Holiday Friday, July 3
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There will be no delivery for libraries on Friday, July 3 in observance of July 4th. Delivery will run on Monday, July 6.
Accessibility in Video Games Level 2 Access On Webinar, June 30
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 2:00-3:30 p.m. Eastern via Zoom
Delivery Holiday Friday, June 19
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There is no statewide delivery on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
Local Library Programs
July 3, 2026
➧ Baby Playtime at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ FULL Music at the Blissful at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Maker Stations - America 250/Independence Day at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-3:00 pm)
➧ Adult All Abilities Drop-In at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ One on One Tech Help at Riverside Branch Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Makerspace Appointments at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (1:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Sidewalk Love! at Wanskuck Library (1:00 pm-2:30 pm)
➧ Makerspace Open Studio for Adults at Rochambeau Library (1:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Play a Game Family Day! at Olneyville Library (1:30 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Tech Help at Greenville Public Library (2:00 pm-4:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Tiverton Public Library
Home to Rhode Island's first NASA Moon Tree!
34 Roosevelt Avenue
Tiverton, RI 02878