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
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,332
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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 6, 2026
➧ 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)
➧ PIPE CLEANER FLOWER WORKSHOP at Washington Park Library (3:00 pm-4:30 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)
➧ Pressed Flower Crafts at Knight Memorial Library (3:15 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Teen Volunteer Hour at Newport Public Library (3:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ Bookworms: Grades K-1 at West Warwick Public Library (3:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ 3D Doodler at East Smithfield Public Library (3:30 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Youth Makerspace: Collage & Mixed Media at Mount Pleasant Library (3:30 pm-5:30 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Peace Dale Library
Savor the Flavor of Knowledge – Browse Our Library's Cookbook Treasures!
1057 Kingstown Road
South Kingstown, RI 02879