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
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
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OLIS News and Updates
2026 LORI Grant Program Applications Open through 3/23
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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.
RI Libraries Wrap Up Winter Reading Challenge
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Nearly 2000 Rhode Islanders logged over 24,000 collective days of reading this February!
Vedanta spiritual and philosophical works (Free)
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Vedanta Centre Publishers in Cohasset, Massachusetts offers free downloadable print-to-braille transcriptions of books.
2026 RI Children's Book Award Voting
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Voting for the 2026 RI Children's Book Award is March 2 - May 1. Beginning March 2, schools and libraries may submit their voting results using the online form.
Local Library Programs
March 13, 2026
➧ Baby/Toddler Playgroup at Riverside Branch Library (9:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Computer Class at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Baby Playtime at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Adult All Abilities Drop-In at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Toddler Storytime at Glocester Manton Free Library (10:30 am-11:15 am)
➧ Bilingual Storytime at Middletown Public Library (10:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ All About Weather Storytime @ Knightsville at Knightsville Branch Library (10:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ Drop-in Craft & Playtime in the Community Room at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (10:30 am-2:00 pm)
➧ Tiverton Book Group at Union Branch Library (10:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Healthy Kids with Kim Gaffett at Island Free Library (10:30 am-11:30 am)
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