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
1,332
CE Events Registrations
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
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 13, 2026
➧ Parenting in the Digital Age at Glocester Manton Free Library (6:30 am-7:45 pm)
➧ Toddler Storytime with Miss Erin - 2nd Winter Session at Rogers Free Library (9:30 am-10:20 am)
➧ Baby Storytime at Weaver Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Crossroads Mobile Diversion Street Outreach Services at Smith Hill Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Friends of the Library Meeting at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Library Babies Story Time at Coventry Public Library (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Blossom Babies Storytime @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Open Play @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ One on One Tech Help at Weaver Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Beginner at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Providence Public Library
PPL is 150 years old! Explore the Library's history or visit our recently transformed building in person.
150 Empire Street
Providence, RI 02903