# Ocean State Libraries Mobile

> Mobile app for accessing Ocean State Libraries' collection of media and resources. (iPhone/iPad app by Cooperating Libraries Automated Network.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocean-state-libraries-mobile/id6478874363 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cooperating Libraries Automated Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734264203)
- Category: Books, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.60/5 from 36 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 56 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-04-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocean-state-libraries-mobile/id6478874363/reviews.md

## What is Ocean State Libraries Mobile?

Use Ocean State Libraries Mobile to explore your library. Find books, music, movies, games, and more. 

You will need a library card to use the app. If you don't already have one, apply online at go.oslri.org/apply

Ocean State Libraries member libraries include:
-Adams Public Library in Central Falls, Rhode Island
-Ashaway Free Library in Hopkinton, Rhode Island
-Barrington Public Library in Barrington, Rhode Island
-Brownell Library - Home of the Little Compton Free Public Library in Little Compton, Rhode Island
-Clark Memorial Library in Richmond, Rhode Island
-Community Libraries of Providence in Providence, Rhode Island
-Coventry Public Library in Coventry, Rhode Island
-Cranston Public Library in Cranston, Rhode Island
-Cross Mills Public Library in Charlestown, Rhode Island
-Cumberland Public Library in Cumberland, Rhode Island
-Davisville Free Library in North Kingstown, Rhode Island
-East Greenwich Free Library in East Greenwich, Rhode Island
-East Providence Public Library in East Providence, Rhode Island
-East Smithfield Public Library in Smithfield, Rhode Island
-Exeter Public Library in Exeter, Rhode Island
-George Hail Free Library in Warren, Rhode Island
-Glocester Manton Public Library in Glocester, Rhode Island
-Greenville Public Library in Smithfield, Rhode Island
-Harmony Library in Glocester, Rhode Island
-Hope Library in Scituate, Rhode Island
-Island Free Library in New Shoreham, Rhode Island
-Jamestown Philomenian Library in Jamestown, Rhode Island
-Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library in Burrillville, Rhode Island
-Langworthy Public Library in Hopkinton, Rhode Island
-Libraries of Foster in Foster, Rhode Island
-Lincoln Public Library in Lincoln, Rhode Island
-Louttit Library in West Greenwich, Rhode Island
-Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library in Johnston, Rhode Island
-Maury Loontjens Memorial Library in Narragansett, Rhode Island
-Middletown Public Library in Middletown, Rhode Island
-Newport Public Library in Newport, Rhode Island
-North Kingstown Free Library in North Kingstown, Rhode Island
-North Providence Union Free Public Library in North Providence, Rhode Island
-North Scituate Public Library in Scituate, Rhode Island
-North Smithfield Public Library in North Smithfield, Rhode Island
-Pascoag Public Library in Burrillville, Rhode Island
-Pawtucket Public Library in Pawtucket, Rhode Island
-Pontiac Free Library in Warwick, Rhode Island
-Portsmouth Free Public Library in Portsmouth, Rhode Island
-Providence Public Library in Providence, Rhode Island
-Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services in Providence, Rhode Island
-Rogers Free Library in Bristol, Rhode Island
-South Kingstown Public Library in South Kingstown, Rhode Island
-St. George's School in Middletown, Rhode Island
-Tiverton Public Library in Tiverton, Rhode Island
-Warwick Public Library in Warwick, Rhode Island
-West Warwick Public Library in West Warwick, Rhode Island
-Westerly Public Library in Westerly, Rhode Island
-Willett Free Library in North Kingstown, Rhode Island
-Woonsocket Harris Public Library in Woonsocket, Rhode Island

## Key features

- Explore library catalog
- Find books, music, movies, games
- Access library resources
- Apply for library card online

## Chart rankings

- #209 in Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocean-state-libraries-mobile/id6478874363/reviews.md

### 1/5 — From Bad To Worse

*2026-07-06*

Never works. Oh yeah, the little wheel spins. A lot. And what about the “search catalog” feature?  Oh wait, that never works either. How many “uninstalls and reinstalls” does a patron have to do?

### 1/5 — The app itself aweful

*2026-06-24*

Keeps crashing not loading anything at all after i logged in

### 1/5 — Soooo slow

*2026-05-01*

I don’t know how they’re making their server calls but dear lord it is slow. You have to wait a full minute for anything, even your card, to be visible.

### 2/5 — When it works, it works

*2026-02-12*

When the app works, it works fine. But lately I can’t even log in, which makes it functionally useless.

### 2/5 — Crashes every time I click “place hold.”

*2025-12-15*

This is a new one but yeah can’t place a hold anymore because the app just closes immediately.

### 1/5 — The old app was leaps and bounds better

*2025-09-09*

The new app is so slow and obnoxious to use. Everything takes forever to load and it’s hard to navigate. I wish we could get the old app back.

### 1/5 — Horrible app

*2025-08-18*

The app crashes often. Requires user to continually reload.

### 1/5 — Terrible upgrade

*2025-01-11*

The switch to the new app clearly shows a preference for price over function. The app takes over a minute to load. Sometime doesn’t load at all. With most recent upgrade it deleted my user number AND doesn’t open, even with deleting the app and reloading it. It really makes taking out library books an unpleasant experience. Please fix this app.

### 2/5 — Functional but Inaccurate

*2024-12-23*

While searching up for materials through the catalog works just fine (but will also note that their catalog is small and could use some new materials to be added), checking for library hours was horribly inaccurate. The main website too.

Went to my local library after checking THE Ocean State website, the app, and even Google Maps for good measure, to be sure that they were open, and they were not.

I don’t understand how a library system doesn’t value itself. Want more patrons and more people to use the libraries? Be better. DO better. Be more accurate.

### 1/5 — OSLM Stinks

*2024-12-22*

The latest version (December 2024) of this Ocean State Libraries app is terrible. It constantly locks up, doesn’t display correctly and requires me to delete it and reinstall it from the App Store to do one or two searches before it’s useless again. PLEASE FIX THIS APP. It is critical for library patrons.

## Frequently asked questions about Ocean State Libraries Mobile

### What can I do with the Ocean State Libraries Mobile app?

The app allows you to explore your library's catalog to find books, music, movies, games, and other materials. You can also access various library resources through the app.

### Do I need a library card to use this app?

Yes, a library card is required to use the full functionality of the Ocean State Libraries Mobile app. If you do not have one, you can apply online at go.oslri.org/apply.

### Is the Ocean State Libraries Mobile app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### What types of media can I find through the app?

You can search for and discover a wide variety of media, including books, music, movies, and games available through the Ocean State Libraries system.

### Which libraries are part of the Ocean State Libraries network?

The app serves numerous member libraries across Rhode Island, including libraries in Central Falls, Providence, Cranston, Newport, and many other towns. A comprehensive list is available within the app's description.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.07.00 — 2026-08-17

bug fixes

### 26.06.01 — 2026-07-08

Critical bug fixes

### 26.06.00 — 2026-07-03

critical bug fix

### 26.05.01 — 2026-06-25

critical bug fix

### 26.05.00 — 2026-06-23

bug fixes

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