Learn how the Executive Order from March 14th affects the funding for programs and services offered by Rhode Island Libraries.
These reports provide an initial overview of key data to help you see how your local public library compares to others in the state.
Access a comprehensive collection of Rhode Island House and Senate bills related to libraries, both current and from previous sessions.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights 2024
3,319,562
Items moved through Delivery
$245,844
LSTA Subgrants
152
Certified Libraries
$13,384,631
State Aid for Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
NLS Patron Events Page (New)
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NLS recently enhanced the Patron Service and Events page on their public website with the goal of making it a convenient one-stop shop for patrons and network librarians alike.
Survey Design 101: Free Download
Library Journal offer free guide to walk libraries through the fundamentals of good survey design.
LORI Delivery Spring 2025 Item Count Report
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The Library of Rhode Island Delivery Item Count Report for Spring 2025 is now available on the OLIS website.
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker, May 15
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The topic for the May 15, 2025, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be My Talking Books Skill Preferences Part 1.
Local Library Programs
May 10, 2025
➧ May StoryWalk® at WEAVER at Weaver Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Exhibition: Spaces That Hold Us artwork by Bhen Alan at Providence Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Exhibition: Wheel of Fortune artwork by Eli Kauffman at Providence Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Mother's Day - Library Closed at Barrington Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Library Closed at North Scituate Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
May 11, 2025
➧ UNAVAILABLE at Pawtucket Public Library (9:00 am-8:45 pm)
➧ Knight Memorial Library Memory Bank at Knight Memorial Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Exhibition: Spaces That Hold Us artwork by Bhen Alan at Providence Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Willett Free Library
You will feel right at home in the smallest independent library in the smallest state!
45 Ferry Road
North Kingstown, RI 02874