The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
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Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
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OLIS News and Updates
That All May eRead, June 23
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The topic for the Tuesday, June 23, 2026, That All May eRead online program will be Typing Special Characters Using Your NLS eReader.
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.
Local Library Programs
June 12, 2026
➧ Walking Club at West Warwick Public Library (9:00 am-10:00 am)
➧ Friday Flicks at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Computer at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Computer at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Spanish for Travelers at Newport Public Library (10:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ FULL Meet Gilbert the Party Pig (& friends) at Barrington Public Library (10:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Skunk Week Hot Lava Storytime at North Providence Union Free Library (10:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Book Group at Tiverton Public Library (10:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Preschool Science at George Hail Free Library (11:00 am-11:45 am)
➧ One on One Tech Help at Riverside Branch Library (11:00 am-12:00 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