LORI libraries can apply for LORI Project Grants for projects from $10,000 to $27,500 and Mini Grants for projects from $2,500 to $7,500. Applications are open through 3/23.
The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
View updates to library legislation introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
CE Events Registrations
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
That All May eRead Program, March 31
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The March 31, 2026, That All May eRead online program is an open forum. We will answer any questions you have about the NLS Braille eReaders for the entire hour.
Amazon Alexa: Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker, March 19
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The topic for the Thursday, March 19, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be More About Searching for Books in the My Talking Book Skill on Alexa.
Carroll Center: Navigating Employment with Confidence
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Navigating Employment with Confidence: Wednesday, March 18 | 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. ET | Zoom
Carroll Center Free, Virtual Tech Talk
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Carroll Tech Talk: Friday, March 20 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET | Zoom
Local Library Programs
March 24, 2026
➧ Build it! Storytime @ Auburn at Auburn Branch Library (10:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ Toddler Storytime with Miss Erin - 2nd Winter Session at Rogers Free Library (10:30 am-11:20 am)
➧ Toddler Storytime at Glocester Manton Free Library (10:30 am-11:15 am)
➧ Toddler Storytime at Harmony Library (10:30 am-11:15 am)
➧ Ready for Spring Storytime @ Knightsville at Knightsville Branch Library (10:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ Scrabble at North Providence Union Free Library (10:30 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Cradle to Crayons (1-3 year olds) at Providence Public Library (10:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Sensory Friendly Storytime! at Mount Pleasant Library (10:30 am-11:15 am)
➧ Bilingual Storytime - Hora de cuentos bilingüe at Washington Park Library (10:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Family Story Time - Drop-In at Barrington Public Library (11:00 am-11:30 am)
Featured Public Library
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Weaver Library
Do you love plants? Grow your collection with our ongoing plant swap! Also check out the StoryWalk® on our lawn, as well as our Beech tree and Gingko tree, both recognized as “Champions” by the RI Tree Council.
41 Grove Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914