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.
View updates to library legislation introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
152
Certified Libraries
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
OLIS News and Updates
NNLM Professional Development Award
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Award to help rural and small library staff attend the 2026 ARSL Conference in Montgomery, AL.
Delivery Holiday Monday, May 25, 2026
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There is no statewide delivery on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
Spring 2026 Delivery Item Count Report
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The Spring 2026 Delivery Item Count Report is now available.
Music Notes Webinar featuring singer and NLS patron Holly Connor, June 2
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Join us for our next NLS Music Notes webinar on Tuesday, June 2, at 7:00 p.m. eastern time via Zoom.
Local Library Programs
May 23, 2026
➧ Summer Saturday hours begin. The library is open 9 am to 1 pm. at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (9:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Play Pokemon Club at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Drop-in LEGO Build at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-3:00 pm)
➧ Saturday Storytime at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Community Conversations with your Local Representatives at Rogers Free Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Henna Mehndi at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (10:30 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Crafty Saturday at Coventry Public Library (11:00 am-3:00 pm)
➧ Wooden Flower Decorations at Middletown Public Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ LEGO Club at Newport Public Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Open Play Group at West Warwick Public Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Weaver Library
Do you love plants? Grow your collection with our ongoing plant swap! Also check out the StoryWalk® on our lawn, as well as our Beech tree and Gingko tree, both recognized as “Champions” by the RI Tree Council.
41 Grove Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914