OLIS News and Updates

Announcing the 2024 RI Children's Book Award Winner

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RI Childrens Book Award
The 2024 Rhode Island Children's Book Award winner is Killer Underwear Invasion!: How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories by Elise Gravel!

Celebrating Kids Reading Across RI 2024

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On May 4th, the Rhode Island State House was abuzz with excitement as families, authors, and community organizations gathered to kick off the 15th year of KRARI.

2024 KRARI Kickoff Event

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Join us at the RI State House on May 4th for a kickoff celebration featuring authors Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass and activities from local libraries and community organizations.

Library of Rhode Island Spring 2024 Delivery Item Count Results

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The LORI Spring 2024 item count was held from March 31 to April 6. A total of 36,516 items moved through the statewide delivery network.

Sharing Visions: 2024 New England Resource Sharing Conference

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On Thursday, March 28th, members of the Sharing Visions Planning Committee presented "Sharing Visions: 2024 New England Resource Sharing Conference."

Free Library Journal Online Courses for RI Library Staff, Spring 2024 - Seats are Limited!

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OLIS will provide registration to Library Journal courses on topics including managing conflict, de-escalation, project management and trauma-informed service.