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Service Highlights FY25
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
CE Events Registrations
OLIS News and Updates
Review the RI Freedom to Read Act for Public Libraries webinar to learn about the Freedom to Read Act, the model policies, and the responsibilities of public libraries under the law, including how you may adjust your existing policies and procedures to accommodate the provisions of the Freedom to Read Act.
We want to hear from you! Complete the survey by November 20.
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There is no statewide LORI delivery on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
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We want to hear from you! Complete the survey by November 20.
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Explore what the Census Bureau data tools have to offer in our CE workshops on November 9 and 16.
Local Library Programs
November 13, 2026
➧ Toddler Storytime at (10:30 am-11:15 am)
➧ Music and Movement at (10:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Book Group at (10:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ On The Farm Storytime @ Knightsville at (10:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ Family Story Time at (11:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Curiosity Club: If aliens are real, what could they look like? at (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Community Resiliency Outreach United Way with City of Pawtucket at (12:30 pm-3:30 pm)
➧ First Friday Documentary Series: Almost Sunrise at (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Healthy Eating for Holidays and Beyond with Sheryl at (1:00 pm-2:30 pm)
➧ Makerspace Open Studio for Adults at (1:00 pm-5:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Exeter Public Library
Home learning resources for all ages, plus native seeds and gardens, Chelsea Park playground, and a nature trail too!
773 Ten Rod Rd.
Exeter, RI 02822