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Rhode Island’s Statewide Online Resource Center is your source for answers and a whole lot more. Most online resources are available 24/7 365 days of the year.

AskRI reference services are available online and by telephone to all residents of Rhode Island and other free libraries at least 60 hours per week. AskRI is the online portal for all services of the Statewide Reference Resource Center at Providence Community Library. Statewide databases are provided through cooperative purchasing and cooperative purchasing agreements among Rhode Island's library

consortia: HELIN (academic libraries), Ocean State Libraries (public libraries) and RILINK (school libraries). Selection of databases is determined by the consortia of consortium, represented by a database advisory group. Coordination of and funding for statewide databases is provided by the State of Rhode Island via the Office of Library and Information Services with a funding contribution from Ocean State Libraries for the purchase of EBSCO products and AtoZ Databases; additional funding for databases is provided through the federal Library Services and Technology Act administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

03/16/2026

Like magazines? So do we! You probably have watched the cost of magazines skyrocket over the last few years. Luckily, you can read some of your favorite magazines for FREE with AskRI. Flipster, one of the many services available for all Rhode Islanders, allows you to take magazines on the go on your tablet or mobile device. Magazines like The New Yorker, People, Newsweek, Better Homes & Gardens, Esquire, and so much more are available whenever and wherever you are. Miss an issue? Catch up with back issues! See more at AskRI.org

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from AskRI!

This vintage image is from our ProvLibDigital resource and shows a Christmas tree at Marble House.

12/12/2025

Need to tune up your vehicle? AskRI can help. With Auto Repair Source, you can find step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, and more for your car. Simply put in your year, make, model, and VIN and you'll be off to the races!

See how else AskRI can help you at AskRI.org.

10/27/2025

AskRI is having a great time at the Rhode Island School Counselor Association conference today!

10/21/2025

Do you enjoy historic photos, postcards, documents, and more? Discover Providence Public Library's digital collections with AskRI! Browse thousands of materials in more than two dozen collections, like this photo of Helger's Fruit Stand in Tiverton.

Discover more at AskRI.org!

08/25/2025

Where did the time go? School is almost back in session here in Rhode Island as summer draws to a close. Help your child thrive this year with FREE resources from AskRI! With Tutor.com, students in kindergarten through 12th grade can access online, on-demand academic tutoring, homework help, and test preparation. Tutor is available seven days a week from 2 PM to 10 PM, so your child can get help on your own schedule. Discover even more resources for you and your family at AskRI.org!

06/27/2025

School might be out but the learning continues with AskRI. We have plenty of resources for your children to expand their knowledge this summer. World Book Kids is an ideal learning resource for elementary-aged students designed to build confidence and encourage creativity with image-driven navigation and inquiry-based activities. The site features easy-to-read articles that can be read aloud or translated and a wealth of engaging games, science projects, and activities. Explore for yourself at AskRI.org!

05/09/2025

Love magazines? We do too! Now you can read your favorite magazines for FREE with no paper trail. Flipster, a free AskRI resource, provides readers with access to best-selling digital magazines from top publishers including National Geographic, Condé Nast, Meredith, Bloomberg L.P., and more. Simply enjoy it from your phone or tablet and close the browser window when you're done. See what else AskRI can do for you at AskRI.org.

03/28/2025

Join Trek on his travels around the world! Learn through reading, games, and more at World Book Early Learning—one of AskRI's resources, FREE for ALL Rhode Islanders! Early Learning by World Book is the premier online resource for preschoolers and children in the early elementary grades. It was developed with experts in early childhood education and is guided by evidence-based practices in reading instruction. See what your child will learn next at AskRI.org.

03/13/2025

Want to learn a new language? Rhode Islanders have FREE access to Mango with AskRI! Mango is an online language-learning program that gives you access to learn more than 70 different languages with multiple ways to learn and explore. See what else AskRI offers YOU for free at AskRI.org!

02/18/2025

We continue to dive into AskRI's free resources! Exercise is important for everyone from kids to seniors. Use Medline Plus to learn more about physical fitness, safety during exercise, and the health risks of living an inactive lifestyle. You can even browse patient handouts that will help you exercise on a budget and learn to love the workout process! See what else Medline Plus can do for you at AskRI.org.

01/14/2025

New year, new you. Did you know that AskRI has dozens of resources to help you be the best version of yourself this year? You can learn a new skill, make career moves, or even learn a new language. FREE for ALL Rhode Islanders. Achieve your new resolutions and visit AskRI.org today!

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Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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