Rhode Island State Library
| Address | State House, 2nd floor Providence, RI 02903 |
| Phone | (401) 222-2473 |
| Hours | Open to the public Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Directions | http://sos.ri.gov/library/directions/ |
| Parking | Metered parking is available on the streets surrounding the State House. The cost is $1.00 per hour. |
| Resources | There is a reference librarian available at all times when the library is open: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday. There are public-use computers with free wifi access. The public hac access to LexisNexis RI Laws and court opinions. |
| Borrowing | Public patrons can request items on ILL from the State Library through their public or school libraries. The library does not lend items directly to the public. |
| Other Information | This is the legislative library for the state, and has different resources than a traditional law library. |
Rhode Island State Law Library – Main Library
| Website | https://www.courts.ri.gov/Courts/SupremeCourt/StateLawLibrary/ Pages/default.aspx |
| Address | 250 Benefit Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 |
| Contact | (401) 222-3275 telephone lawlibraryinfo@courts.ri.gov |
| Hours | Hours: September - June Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m - 5.00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m - 3.00 p.m. July and August Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m - 5.00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m - 5.00 p.m. Please call the library regarding Saturday closing on holiday and summer weekends or check the library calendar. |
| Staff | https://www.courts.ri.gov/Courts/SupremeCourt/StateLawLibrary/ pages/staffdirectory.aspx The library is staffed whenever it is open. |
| Resources | List of databases available to the public: https://www.courts.ri.gov/Courts/SupremeCourt/StateLawLibrary /PDF/LibraryElectronicDatabases.pdf WL Access available: https://www.courts.ri.gov/Courts/SupremeCourt/StateLawLibrary /PDF/Helpful%20Links/LibraryPublicAccessWestlaw.pdf |
| Information | The library serves the reference and research needs of the bench and the bar. As a publicly funded institution committed to access to justice, the library is open to all. This library has several branches, listed below. |
Garrahy Judicial Complex Law Library
| Address | Garrahy Judicial Complex Law Library One Dorrance Plaza Providence, Rhode Island 02903 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Reference assistance is available Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday mornings and Friday. At all other times, call the main library at (401) 222-3275 or email us at lawlibraryinfo@courts.ri.gov |
| Resources | Even when there is no staff, there is public access via two computers to: LEXIS Shepards Hein-Online LoisLaw Aspen Treatises Massachusetts CLE Materials NOLO Press Legal-Trac |
| Information | The Garrahy Judicial Complex law library serves the research needs of the Family, District, and Workers' Compensation Courts. It is a public institution and is open to all. |
McGrath Judicial Complex Law Library
| Address | 4800 Tower Hill Road Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Resources | Reference assistance is available on alternate Wednesdays. At all other times, call the main library at (401) 222-3275 or email us at mailto:lawlibraryinfo@courts.ri.gov Even when there is no staff, there is public access via two computers to: LEXIS Shepards Hein-Online LoisLaw Aspen Treatises Massachusetts CLE Materials NOLO Press Legal-Trac |
| Information | The Edward M. Botelle Library serves the research and reference needs of the bench and the bar in the Washington County area. It is a public institution and is open to all. |
Murray Judicial Complex Law Library
| Address | 3rd Floor 45 Washington Square Newport, Rhode Island 02840 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Resources | Reference assistance is available on alternate Wednesdays. At all other times, call the main library at (401) 222-3275 or email us at lawlibraryinfo@courts.ri.gov Even when there is no staff, there is public access via two computers to: LEXIS Shepards Hein-Online LoisLaw Aspen Treatises Massachusetts CLE Materials NOLO Press Legal-Trac |
| Information | The Murray Judicial Complex law library serves the research and reference needs of the bench and the bar in the Newport County area. It is a public institution and is open to all. The library is dedicated to the memory of Joseph T. Houlihan, a prominent attorney in the Newport area. |
Noel Judicial Complex Law Library
| Address | Law Library 2nd Floor 22 Quaker Lane Warwick, Rhode Island 02886 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Resources | Reference assistance is available on alternate Wednesdays. At all other times, call the main library at (401) 222-3275 or email us at lawlibraryinfo@courts.ri.gov Even when there is no staff, there is public access via two computers to: LEXIS Shepards Hein-Online LoisLaw Aspen Treatises Massachusetts CLE Materials NOLO Press Legal-Trac |
| Information | The Noel Judicial Complex law library serves the research and reference needs of the bench and the bar in the Kent County area. It is a public institution and is open to all. There is free parking available. |