The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
The Staffing and Salaries section of the 2025 Public Library Statistical Report is now available for download.
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
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
OLIS News and Updates
2026 Calendars
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Production of 2026 braille wall calendars (CAW1), which was delayed due to last fall’s government shutdown, has now been completed, and distribution of calendars has begun.
Many Faces of Bard Program, 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 canceled Tuesday, January 27
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Delivery is canceled on Tuesday, January 27 for all libraries. Please report any issues for Wednesday using the Delivery Issues Form.
Delivery canceled Monday, January 26
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LORI delivery is canceled for all libraries on Monday, January 26, 2026 due to the significant snowfall event predicted to last into Monday.
Local Library Programs
February 4, 2026
➧ A Matter of Balance at West Warwick Public Library (12:30 pm-2:30 pm)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Beginner 1 at Pawtucket Public Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Consumer Trends for 2026 with Nora at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (1:00 pm-2:30 pm)
➧ Info Table: RI Works at West Warwick Public Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ MahJong at Rochambeau Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Ice cream day at Cumberland Public Library (1:30 pm-2:30 pm)
➧ POSTPONED until 3/4/26---Wednesday Book Group at Newport Public Library (1:30 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Afternoon Book Club at Mount Pleasant Library (1:30 pm-2:30 pm)
➧ Adult Crafternoon: DIY Valentine's Day Cards at Barrington Public Library (2:00 pm-3:30 pm)
➧ Fiber Arts Club at Coventry Public Library (2:00 pm-3:30 pm)
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