The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
View updates to library legislation introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly.
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
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
CE Events Registrations
152
Certified Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
Delivery Canceled Monday, February 23
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Delivery is canceled for Monday, February 23 due to the snowstorm.
That All May Read Program, online program Feb. 24
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The topic for the February 24, 2026, That All May eRead online program will be Using Your eReader with Your Android phone.
2026 LORI Grant Program Applications Open through 3/16
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LORI libraries can apply for LORI Project Grants for projects from $10,000 to $27,500 and Mini Grants for projects from $2,500 to $7,500. Applications are open through 3/16.
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker, Feb. 19
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The topic for the Thursday, February 19, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be Signing Up for the My Talking Book Skill on Alexa Post-Beta.
Local Library Programs
February 22, 2026
➧ PCFF 2026: Bird Boy at Mount Pleasant Library (12:00 pm-1:20 pm)
➧ Grief Yoga: Movement, Breath & Sound at Barrington Public Library (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ Documentary & Discussion: The Inquisitor at Barrington Public Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Sunday Hours @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (1:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Scrabble Sundays at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (1:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ PCFF 2026: The Gold Rush at Mount Pleasant Library (1:30 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Taft Street Community Garden - Garden Planning at Pawtucket Public Library (1:30 pm-3:45 pm)
➧ Sound Bath at Island Free Library (3:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Adult Grab & Go Craft: Valentines Gnome at Cumberland Public Library (7:00 pm-7:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Pontiac Free Library
In honor of the Knight Family, who established the Library, our display includes a piece of Knight Family history!
101 Greenwich Avenue
Warwick, RI 02886