The Governor's proposed budget includes level funding of state aid to libraries in fiscal year 2020.
Ballot 2 Open for Voting - January 22, 10:00am Ballot 2 Closes - January 25, 8:30am Results Announced - January 25, afternoon
Rhode Island Mock Newbery Award Winner Announced
On January 15, 2019 children's librarians and school librarians gathered to vote for the most distinguished children's book of 2018.
Take a look at the new titles that have been added to the professional collection in 2018-2019. All are available for loan.
State Librarian latest ALA Emerging Leader
The Office of Library and Information Services congratulates Megan Hamlin-Black of the Rhode Island State Library for being selected for the American Library Association's Emerging Leaders Program, Class of 2019. Megan is Rhode Island’s State Librarian; the State Library is Rhode Island’s legislative library and a service of the Secretary of State’s Office...
Did you know that Talking Book members can receive music materials from the National Library Service. Materials are available in braille, digital audio book cartridge and large-print. Musicians, music students or persons who just enjoy music can borrow the following materials from NLS...
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