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Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
1,703,462
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
OLIS News and Updates
That All May eRead, September 30
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The topic for the Tuesday, September 30, 2025, That All May eRead online program will be NLS eReader Searching: Tips and Tricks.
Resource Sharing LORI Certification Submission Deadline
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Attention, directors! LORI Certification closes Monday, Sept. 15 for academic, public and special libraries and Tuesday, Sept. 30 for school libraries.
Upcoming Data Workshops with U.S. Census Bureau
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OLIS has scheduled two virtual data workshops with U.S. Census Bureau for the fall.
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker, September 18
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The topic for the Thursday, September 18, 2025, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be Everyday Use Examples for My Talking Books, Part 2.
Local Library Programs
September 17, 2025
➧ Toddler Storytime with Miss Erin - 1st Fall Session at Rogers Free Library (9:30 am-10:20 am)
➧ Drop-in Baby & Toddler Playtime at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (9:30 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Northern Rhode Island Art Group at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-11:45 am)
➧ Baby Laptime at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Preschool Storytime at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Yoga Storytime with Create Power Yoga at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-10:45 am)
➧ Chair Yoga at Rochambeau Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Makerspace Open Studio for Adults at Rochambeau Library (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Lil' Lit Storytime @ Auburn at Auburn Branch Library (10:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ Babies & Board Books -- Indoors at Barrington Public Library (10:30 am-11:00 am)
Featured Public Library
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Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library
Mohr Library, Johnston. Great space, friendly staff and programs for all ages.
1 Memorial Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919