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
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
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.
Spring 2026 Delivery Item Count
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The Spring 2026 Delivery Item Count will take place Sunday, April 12 to Saturday, April 18, 2026. Participation and reporting is required for all LORI libraries.
Local Library Programs
April 7, 2026
➧ Community Makerspace at Providence Public Library (2:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ Chess Club at Newport Public Library (2:30 pm-3:30 pm)
➧ Teens After School: Get Crafty at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (2:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ Teen Job Search Help at Wanskuck Library (2:30 pm-3:30 pm)
➧ Read more, learn more! at Washington Park Library (2:30 pm-5:30 pm)
➧ Sweatin' to the Music at West Warwick Public Library (3:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Afterschool Activities - Legos at Rochambeau Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Spanish & English Homework Help! at Olneyville Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Kinex at East Smithfield Public Library (3:30 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Teen Personalized Poetry Magnets at Newport Public Library (3:30 pm-4:30 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Brownell Library
Books, yard games, tools, native seeds, and much more in a small, friendly place.
44 Commons
Little Compton, RI 02837