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
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
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
➧ One on One Tech Help at Riverside Branch Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Family Bilingual Story Class / Cuentos Bilingües en Familia at Pawtucket Public Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Family Story Time - Drop-In at Barrington Public Library (11:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Curiosity Club: Where do unicorns come from? Are they real? at George Hail Free Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Chair movement with Sheryl at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (12:00 pm-1:00 pm)
➧ Needlepoint Drop In at Brownell Library (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ Homeschool Hangout at North Scituate Public Library (1:00 pm-2:30 pm)
➧ Free Soil Testing at Rochambeau Library (1:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Makerspace Open Studio for Adults at Rochambeau Library (1:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ BINGO! at East Smithfield Public Library (2:00 pm-3:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Louttit Library
Louttit Library is a former one room schoolhouse nestled among gardens and hiking trails with easy proximity to our expanded shady playground and ample parking.
274 Victory Highway
West Greenwich, RI 02817