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
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
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OLIS News and Updates
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker: Alexa - April 16
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The Thursday, April 16, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be an open forum.
The Many Faces of BARD, April 9
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The topic for the Thursday, April 9, 2026, Many Faces of BARD program will be BARD Mobile for Android.
VoiceOver for iOS Discussion Group (virtual)
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Offered by the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library in New York. Free
Federal Aviation Admin. Survey for Passengers with Disabilities
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The survey for passengers with disabilities regarding aircraft evacuations is now live.
Local Library Programs
April 10, 2026
➧ Exhibition: Echoes of the Andes: Exhibit of Ancient Peruvian Ceramics at Providence Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Spanish for Beginners! at Island Free Library (8:00 pm-9:00 pm)
April 11, 2026
➧ Friends of the Library Book Sale at Weaver Library (9:00 am-5:00 pm)
➧ Small Business Seminar Series at Providence Public Library (9:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Friends of the Library Book Sale at Greenville Public Library (9:00 am-4:00 pm)
➧ FREE Paper Shredding Event at Weaver Library (9:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ ILSR ESOL Registration at Pawtucket Public Library (9:30 am-12:30 pm)
➧ Community Sale: Thrift, Books & Houseplants at Mount Pleasant Library (9:30 am-12:30 pm)
➧ Free Income Tax Preparation at Mount Pleasant Library (9:30 am-2:00 pm)
➧ Soil Testing & Ask a Master Gardener at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-2:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Woonsocket Harris Public Library
Discover the joy of reading with our large print books--perfect for every age and eye!
303 Clinton Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895