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
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
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 9, 2026
➧ Teen & Tween Thursday Adventures at North Scituate Public Library (12:30 pm-1:30 pm)
➧ Audubon Society: Whales and Sharks @ GREENE at Greene Public Library (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ Makerspace Appointments at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (1:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Colonial Games at the park (rain date) at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Adult Coloring Circle at Rochambeau Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Arts and Crafts for Adults at North Providence Union Free Library (1:30 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Don't Feed the Coyotes with 15 Minute Field Trips at West Warwick Public Library (1:30 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ STEM Engineers: A Drop-in Program for kids in grade 1 - 5 at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (2:00 pm-3:30 pm)
➧ Open Tech Time @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (2:00 pm-4:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Woonsocket Harris Public Library
Discover the joy of reading with our large print books--perfect for every age and eye!
303 Clinton Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895