OLIS News and Updates

LORI Resource Sharing Certification Training

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The FY2025 LORI Resource Sharing Certification process opens July 15, 2025. Register to attend a virtual training session.

Delivery Holiday - July 4, 2024

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July 4 is a delivery holiday. Delivery is scheduled for July 5. If your library will close July 5 and receives Friday delivery, please submit an issues form to OLIS.

State Aid to Libraries Fiscal Year 2025

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The FY25 state budget, as passed by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor, includes full funding for State Aid to Libraries at 25% of local appropriations.

Open Now: RI Digital Equity State Challenge Process

ConnectRI needs your help collecting challenges to the internet connectivity map from the FCC to ensure funds are allocated to unserved and underserved areas in RI.

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.