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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
1,332
CE Events Registrations
152
Certified Libraries
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
OLIS News and Updates
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker, May 21
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The topic for the Thursday, May 21, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be Creating the Personalized Experience:
KRARI Virtual Author Event: Eden Royce
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Kick off Kids Reading Across RI 2026 with a live, virtual discussion with Conjure Island author Eden Royce.
All May eRead online program is canceled, April 28
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The April 28, 2026, That All May eRead online program is canceled. We will resume our regular schedule for this program on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker: Alexa - April 16
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The Thursday, April 16, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be an open forum.
Local Library Programs
April 24, 2026
➧ Walking Club at West Warwick Public Library (9:00 am-10:00 am)
➧ Prepare, Recover, Restore: Gentle Core & Pelvic Floor Wellness at Barrington Public Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Baby/Toddler Playgroup at Riverside Branch Library (9:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ RI Works at Pawtucket Public Library (9:30 am-12:00 pm)
➧ ORS at Pawtucket Public Library (9:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Computer at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Movie Matinee: The Pagemaster at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Cranky Chicken Party at Rogers Free Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Friends of the Library Book Sale at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (10:00 am-2:00 pm)
➧ Magic the Gathering Meetup! at Riverside Branch Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Exeter Public Library
Home learning resources for all ages, plus native seeds and gardens, Chelsea Park playground, and a nature trail too!
773 Ten Rod Rd.
Exeter, RI 02822