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Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
CE Events Registrations
152
Certified Libraries
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
That All May eRead, June 23
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The topic for the Tuesday, June 23, 2026, That All May eRead online program will be Typing Special Characters Using Your NLS eReader.
Unearth A Story, NLS Summer Reading Program 2026
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For the complete schedule of events see the link below.
Many Face of BARD, June 11
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The topic for the Thursday, June 11 program will be Introducing New Features in the DA2 Software Version 2.0.
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker Cancelled for June
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The Thursday, June 18, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be canceled for June.
Local Library Programs
June 13, 2026
➧ June StoryWalk® at Weaver Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
June 14, 2026
➧ Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Rogers Free Library (4:45 pm-6:00 pm)
➧ Watch Party! A CONCERT FOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT at Island Free Library (7:30 pm-9:00 pm)
June 15, 2026
➧ Libraries Are for Everyone! at West Warwick Public Library (9:00 am-9:00 pm)
➧ Crossroads Mobile Diversion Street Outreach Services at Smith Hill Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Fun on the Farm Storytime @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ BLM at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Baby Time at George Hail Free Library (10:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ All Ages Walking Club at Fuller Creative Learning Center (10:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Shady Days Outdoor Storytime @ William Hall at William Hall Library (10:30 am-11:00 am)
Featured Public Library
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Exeter Public Library
Home learning resources for all ages, plus native seeds and gardens, Chelsea Park playground, and a nature trail too!
773 Ten Rod Rd.
Exeter, RI 02822