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
1,332
CE Events Registrations
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
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
2026 LORI Grant Program Applications Open through 3/23
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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.
RI Libraries Wrap Up Winter Reading Challenge
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Nearly 2000 Rhode Islanders logged over 24,000 collective days of reading this February!
Local Library Programs
March 16, 2026
➧ Meatless Meals: Pulled Pork Sandwich at Fuller Creative Learning Center (2:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Read more, learn more! at Washington Park Library (2:30 pm-5:30 pm)
➧ Teens After School: Unplugged at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Monday Munchies: Teen Cooking Program at Wanskuck Library (3:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Spanish & English Homework Help! at Olneyville Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Homework Help at Smith Hill Library (3:00 pm-5:30 pm)
➧ DIY Soap Bars! at Knight Memorial Library (3:15 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Teen Volunteer Hour at Newport Public Library (3:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ Youth Makerspace: Stop Motion Animation at Mount Pleasant Library (3:30 pm-5:30 pm)
➧ Pi/Pie Day Party at Weaver Library (3:45 pm-4:45 pm)
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