The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
Summer Reading Mini-Grant Applications are open for interested public libraries, excluding those that have been selected for the Summer Reading Pilot Program.
View updates to library legislation introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
Delivery Canceled Wednesday, February 25
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Delivery is canceled on Wednesday, February 25 for all libraries. Please report any issues for Thursday using the Delivery Issues Form.
OLIS Opens Summer Reading Mini Grant Applications
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OLIS is once again running the Summer Reading Mini-Grant Program for interested public libraries, excluding those that have been selected for the Summer Reading Pilot Program.
Delivery Canceled Tuesday, February 24
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Statewide delivery service for Tuesday, February 24, has been canceled for all libraries.
Delivery Canceled Monday, February 23
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Delivery is canceled for Monday, February 23 due to the snowstorm.
Local Library Programs
March 4, 2026
➧ AARP Tax Assistance - Wednesday Session at Middletown Public Library (12:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Mystery Book Club @ GREENE at Greene Public Library (12:00 pm-1:00 pm)
➧ A Matter of Balance at West Warwick Public Library (12:30 pm-2:30 pm)
➧ Chair Yoga at Mount Pleasant Library (12:30 pm-1:30 pm)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Beginner 1 at Pawtucket Public Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ MahJong at Rochambeau Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ TECH TIME @ THE LIBRARY at Washington Park Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Wednesday Book Group at Newport Public Library (1:30 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Wednesday Book Group at Newport Public Library (1:30 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Afternoon Book Club at Mount Pleasant Library (1:30 pm-1:30 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Cranston Public Library - Central
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140 Sockanosset Cross Road
Cranston, RI 02920