Welcome to the Rhode Island Public Library Directory

EducationBug.org has compiled a Rhode Island public library directory of 72 libraries and 2 bookmobiles/books-by-mail outlets for Rhode Island. Each Rhode Island library listing will include name, address, phone number, and statistics on the public library.

You can search by Rhode Island Cities, Counties, or Rhode Island library/outlet name. Use the quick search links to the left to start your Rhode Island public library search now.

Rhode Island Public Library Statistics

Rhode Island Branch Libraries: 24
Rhode Island Central Libraries: 48
Rhode Island Bookmobiles: 2
Rhode Island Legal Service Area Population: 1,283,193
Full Time Paid Staff: 199
Librarians: 233
Local Government Opertating Revenue: $26,508,874
Rhode Island Government Operating Revenue: $6,659,729
Federal Government Operating Revenue: $308,029
Other Operating Revenue: $9,109,507
Print Materials: 4,139,412
Electronic Books: -1
Audio Materials: 121,475
Video Materials: 148,979
Current Print Subscriptions: 7,778
Current Electronic Subscriptions: -1
Total Public Service Hours: 168,177
Total Annual Visits: 6,149,818
Children Services: 2,404,117
Public Internet Terminals: 742
Users of Electronic Resources Per Week: 1,506,379