The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
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.
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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
Unearth A Story, NLS Summer Reading Program 2026
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For the complete schedule of events see the link below.
Many Face of BARD, June 11
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The topic for the Thursday, June 11 program will be Introducing New Features in the DA2 Software Version 2.0.
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker Cancelled for June
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The Thursday, June 18, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be canceled for June.
Providence Journal Historical Archive Trainings
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Join AskRI and NewsBank for a training on how to use and navigate the Providence Journal Historical Archive.
Local Library Programs
June 8, 2026
➧ Adult Book Club at North Providence Union Free Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Teen Pride Kits at Cumberland Public Library (12:30 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Bajah's Book Club at Tiverton Public Library (12:30 pm-1:30 pm)
➧ Tech 911! at Wanskuck Library (12:30 pm-2:30 pm)
➧ Knitting Group at Brownell Library (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ Knit & Crochet Group @ Auburn at Auburn Branch Library (1:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Beginner 1 at Pawtucket Public Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Makerspace Appointments at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (1:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Makerspace Appointments at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (1:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ TECH TIME @ THE LIBRARY at Washington Park Library (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Norwood Branch Library
Check out are amazing displays, which are always grand and interactive!
328 Pawtuxet Avenue
Warwick, RI 02888