The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
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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
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,332
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OLIS News and Updates
Delivery Canceled Wednesday, February 25
Delivery is canceled on Wednesday, February 25 for all libraries. Please report any issues for Thursday using the Delivery Issues Form.
Delivery Canceled Tuesday, February 24
Statewide delivery service for Tuesday, February 24, has been canceled for all libraries.
Delivery Canceled Monday, February 23
Delivery is canceled for Monday, February 23 due to the snowstorm.
That All May Read Program, online program Feb. 24
The topic for the February 24, 2026, That All May eRead online program will be Using Your eReader with Your Android phone.
Local Library Programs
February 26, 2026
➧ Paper Book Flowers at East Smithfield Public Library (12:00 pm-1:30 pm)
➧ Crochet Corner @ GREENE at Greene Public Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Computer at Pawtucket Public Library (1:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Open Tech Time @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (2:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Canceled Event - Meditation with Susan Peck at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (2:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Needlework Drop In at Brownell Library (2:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Community Makerspace at Providence Public Library (2:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ CANCELLED - Millie the Therapy Dog at Barrington Public Library (3:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Teens After School: Log On at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ FREE YOUTH Songwriting Seminar with Steve Lighty at Island Free Library (3:00 pm-4:30 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett)
The Maury Loontjens Memorial Library opened in a newly renovated facility in January 2024.
25 Pier Market Pl
Narragansett, RI 02882