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Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
1,332
CE Events Registrations
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
1,703,462
Items moved through Delivery
OLIS News and Updates
RI Children's Book Award Sets Available for School Libraries
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The Office of Library and Information Services is offering book sets of RI Children Book Award nominees to school libraries.
Patron Engagement Using the New BARD 2.0 - September 16
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The Patron Engagement Section is offering a new program to assist patrons using the new BARD 2.0 website.
That All May Read, August 26
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The Tuesday, August 26, That All May eRead online program will be NLS eReader Settings.
Many Faces of BARD, August 14
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The topic for the Thursday, August 14, 2025, Many Faces of BARD program will be BARD Platform Updates: A Brief Look at All of the BARD Platforms and What Is on the Horizon.
Local Library Programs
August 25, 2025
➧ Makerspace Open Studio for Adults at Rochambeau Library (5:00 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Snack Taste Test at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (5:00 pm-6:00 pm)
➧ Vinyl Sticker Workshop for Adults at Newport Public Library (5:00 pm-6:00 pm)
➧ Summer Mushroom Hunting Walk @ Slater Park at Pawtucket Public Library (5:30 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Workshop Equipment Training at Providence Public Library (5:30 pm-6:30 pm)
➧ The Book Reader's Guide To The Galaxy Book Club at Providence Public Library (5:45 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Tapestry Weaving at Mount Pleasant Library (6:00 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Teen Program - Coding with Neal at Barrington Public Library (6:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Monday Dungeons & Dragons (Grades 6-12) at Greenville Public Library (6:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Kids' Yoga Class at Lincoln Public Library (6:00 pm-6:45 pm)
Featured Public Library
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South Kingstown Public Library
A World of Wonder for Little Readers -- Our Children’s Book Collection Has It All
1057 Kingstown Road
South Kingstown, RI 02879