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
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
LORI Delivery Holiday Friday, April 3
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There will be no statewide delivery on Friday, April 3 in observance of Good Friday.
Announcing Kids Reading Across RI 2026
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The KRARI Committee is happy to announce that A Cup of Quiet by Nikki Grimes and Conjure Island by Eden Royce have been selected to celebrate KRARI 2026.
That All May eRead Program, March 31
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The March 31, 2026, That All May eRead online program is an open forum. We will answer any questions you have about the NLS Braille eReaders for the entire hour.
Amazon Alexa: Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker, March 19
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The topic for the Thursday, March 19, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be More About Searching for Books in the My Talking Book Skill on Alexa.
Local Library Programs
March 26, 2026
➧ Grief and Guilt, You Are Not Alone at Middletown Public Library (12:30 pm-2:30 pm)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Computer at Pawtucket Public Library (1:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Open Tech Time @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (2:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Meditation with Susan Peck at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (2:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Makerspace Appointments at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (2:00 pm-6:00 pm)
➧ Adult Computer Workshop: Internet Basics at Newport Public Library (2:30 pm-3:30 pm)
➧ Community Makerspace at Providence Public Library (2:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ 50th Anniversary Open House at Cumberland Public Library (3:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Teens After School: Log On at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Teen Dungeons & Dragons at Newport Public Library (3:30 pm-5:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Lincoln Public Library
The Lincoln Public Library takes pride in our new fiction collection. Your certain to find something to read.
145 Old River Road
Lincoln, RI 02865