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
1,332
CE Events Registrations
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
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 27, 2026
➧ [CANCELLED] All Staff Meeting at Newport Public Library (2:15 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Afterschool Activities - Puzzles at Rochambeau Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Spanish & English Homework Help! at Olneyville Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Maker Cart at Fox Point Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Homework Help at Smith Hill Library (3:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ 3D Doodler at East Smithfield Public Library (3:30 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Teen Resume and Job Search Help at Newport Public Library (3:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ Teen Craft: Perler Beads at West Warwick Public Library (3:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ Graphic Novel & Manga Club at North Scituate Public Library (3:30 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Colourful Creations Wednesday at Rochambeau Library (3:30 pm-4:30 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Riverside Branch Library
History buffs, check us out! We're right down the street from the historical Crescent Park Looff Carousel, and we have a large Pomham Rocks Lighthouse model on display.
475 Bullocks Point Avenue
East Providence, RI 02915