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
1,332
CE Events Registrations
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
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 16, 2026
➧ Library Closed at North Scituate Public Library (8:00 am-5:00 pm)
➧ Crossroads Mobile Diversion Street Outreach Services at Smith Hill Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Afternoon Book Club at Rochambeau Library (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ The Fox Point Library Genealogy Club at Fox Point Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Tech 911! at Wanskuck Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ TECH TIME @ THE LIBRARY at Washington Park Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Read more, learn more! at Washington Park Library (2:30 pm-5:30 pm)
➧ Relax with RICBA at Wanskuck Library (4:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ 15 Minute Mile at Olneyville Library (4:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ RIFLI Conversation Practice at Providence Public Library (5:30 pm-6:45 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Cranston Public Library - Central
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140 Sockanosset Cross Road
Cranston, RI 02920