The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
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
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
OLIS News and Updates
Delivery Holiday February 16, 2026
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There is no delivery Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents' Day. School library delivery suspended Feb 16-20 for winter vacation.
OLIS Launches Summer Reading Pilot
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Public libraries are invited to apply to pilot a new approach to Summer Reading Program support from OLIS.
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.
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.
Local Library Programs
February 9, 2026
➧ Turtle Time Storytime at Greenville Public Library (11:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Adult Book Club at North Providence Union Free Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Story Time at Middletown Public Library (11:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Tai Chi, Qigong and Meditation Class at West Warwick Public Library (11:30 am-12:30 pm)
➧ AARP Tax Preparation Assistance Monday Session at Middletown Public Library (12:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ A Story Time with Rhode Island Black Storytellers (RIBS)! at Knight Memorial Library (12:15 pm-1:15 pm)
➧ Knitting Group at Brownell Library (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ Knit & Crochet Crafters @ Auburn at Auburn Branch Library (1:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Beginner 1 at Pawtucket Public Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Adams Public Library
Come check out the architectural beauty of our majestic "Dome" and our growing collection of Spanish language materials!
205 Central Street
Central Falls, RI 02863