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Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
CE Events Registrations
152
Certified Libraries
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
That All May eRead, June 23
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The topic for the Tuesday, June 23, 2026, That All May eRead online program will be Typing Special Characters Using Your NLS eReader.
Unearth A Story, NLS Summer Reading Program 2026
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For the complete schedule of events see the link below.
Many Face of BARD, June 11
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The topic for the Thursday, June 11 program will be Introducing New Features in the DA2 Software Version 2.0.
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker Cancelled for June
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The Thursday, June 18, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be canceled for June.
Local Library Programs
June 13, 2026
➧ TED Democracy Live: Founding Futures at Barrington Public Library (11:00 am-5:30 pm)
➧ Warren's Summer Kickoff Party at George Hail Free Library (11:00 am-2:00 pm)
➧ Canceled: Adult Indie RPG Club at West Warwick Public Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Open Play Group at West Warwick Public Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Bubble Party at Mount Pleasant Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ World Wide Knit in Public Day (RAIN LOCATION) at Jamestown Philomenian Library (11:00 am-2:00 pm)
➧ Stitch Together at Island Free Library (12:30 pm-2:30 pm)
➧ Charles Whipple Greene Museum Open at George Hail Free Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Mystery Book Club at Newport Public Library (2:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Romantasy Book Club at Providence Public Library (2:00 pm-3:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Exeter Public Library
Home learning resources for all ages, plus native seeds and gardens, Chelsea Park playground, and a nature trail too!
773 Ten Rod Rd.
Exeter, RI 02822