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
152
Certified Libraries
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
CE Events Registrations
OLIS News and Updates
Many Faces of BARD, February 12
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The topic for the Thursday, February 12, 2026, Many Faces of BARD program will be Advanced Searching on the DA2.
Delivery Holiday February 16, 2026
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There is no delivery Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents' Day. School library delivery suspended Feb 16-20 for winter vacation.
OLIS Launches Summer Reading Pilot
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Public libraries are invited to apply to pilot a new approach to Summer Reading Program support from OLIS.
Local Library Programs
February 13, 2026
➧ Baby/Toddler Playgroup at Riverside Branch Library (9:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ Preschool story time *FULL* at Coventry Public Library (10:00 am-10:40 am)
➧ All Abilities Drop-In at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Baby Playtime at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Computer Class at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Thundermist Mobile Medical Unit at West Warwick Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Wake up and Wiggle Storytime @ Oak Lawn at Oaklawn Branch Library (10:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Toddler Storytime at Glocester Manton Free Library (10:30 am-11:15 am)
➧ Toddler Storytime at Harmony Library (10:30 am-11:15 am)
➧ Let it Snow Storytime @ Knightsville at Knightsville Branch Library (10:30 am-11:00 am)
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