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Service Highlights FY25
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
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OLIS News and Updates
Delivery Item Count will take place October 18-24. Participation and reporting is required for all LORI libraries. The item count reporting form opens for submissions on Sunday, October 25 and closes Tuesday, November 10.
"America at 250: A Census Data Journey Through Time" and "Public Library Trustee Training" are among the CE courses we offer for Fall 2026. Register today!
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Model policies are now available to guide compliance with RI's Freedom to Read Act.
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Explore what the Census Bureau data tools have to offer in our CE workshops on November 9 and 16.
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On Thursday, October 29, 2026, NLS will make NLS HumanWare Braille eReader software version 3.1 available to patrons.
Local Library Programs
November 4, 2026
➧ Gateway Health at (9:00 am-4:00 pm)
➧ Ballet Class with Heritage Ballet 10AM at (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Morning Book Discussion at (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ One on One Tech Help at (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Toddler/Preschool Storytime at (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Baby Laptime at (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Preschool Storytime at (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ RIFLI Beginner 1 ESOL at (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ RIFLI Beginner 2 ESOL at (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Chair Yoga at (10:00 am-11:00 am)
Featured Public Library
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Riverside Branch Library
History buffs, check us out! We're right down the street from the historical Crescent Park Looff Carousel, and we have a large Pomham Rocks Lighthouse model on display.
475 Bullocks Point Avenue
East Providence, RI 02915