The application for a set of 2027 RICBA nominees will be open July 27 - August 11, 2026.
The FY27 state budget passed by the General Assembly includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 25%.
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.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
OLIS News and Updates
OLIS opens registration on Libraries and AI training at Cranston Public Library on September 30
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Attendees will leave better equipped to address AI questions or concerns from their patrons through daily interactions and to lead discussion groups for their community.
An additional LORI FY2027 Certification Training Session has been added to the OLIS CE calendar.
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The LORI Certification for FY2027 opened Wednesday, July 15, 2025.
Fraud Alert: Beware the “Veterans Savings Program” Postcard Scam
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Veteran's be alert for this new scam.
KRARI Author on Overdueing It
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Danielle, chair of Kids Reading Across Rhode Island takes the mic and chats with KRARI author, Eden Royce about her book Conjure Island, and all things Southern G
Local Library Programs
July 28, 2026
➧ Family Messy Art Night at Rogers Free Library (6:30 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Other Worlds Book Club: Feed at Cumberland Public Library (6:30 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Sons of Union Vets at Greenville Public Library (6:30 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ BaNannies Family Concert @ William Hall at William Hall Library (6:30 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Town of Burrillville Redevelopment Agency at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (7:00 pm-8:00 pm)
July 29, 2026
➧ Glocester Libraries Walking Club 2026 Walk # 9 at Glocester Manton Free Library (8:00 am-9:15 am)
➧ Navy Camp Visit at Newport Public Library (9:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ STEAM Week: Art Week at Fuller Creative Learning Center (9:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Yoga Storytime with Create Power Yoga at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-10:45 am)
➧ One on One Tech Help at Weaver Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
Featured Public Library
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Union Branch Library
Visit Tiverton's branch library in Historic Tiverton Four Corners!
3832 Main Road
Tiverton, RI 02878