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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
Review the RI Freedom to Read Act for Public Libraries webinar to learn about the Freedom to Read Act, the model policies, and the responsibilities of public libraries under the law, including how you may adjust your existing policies and procedures to accommodate the provisions of the Freedom to Read Act.
Fall Delivery Item Count took place October 18-24. Participation and reporting is required for all LORI libraries. Submissions are due Tuesday, November 10.
We want to hear from you! Complete the survey by November 20.
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Model policies are now available to guide compliance with RI's Freedom to Read Act.
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We want to hear from you! Complete the survey by November 20.
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Explore what the Census Bureau data tools have to offer in our CE workshops on November 9 and 16.
Local Library Programs
November 10, 2026
➧ Needlers at (9:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ ESL Advanced Reading & Conversation Group at (9:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Friends of the Library Book Sale at (9:00 am-8:45 pm)
➧ Cradle to Crayons (1-3 year olds) at (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ BVCAP at (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Family Story Time at (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Babies and Books in the Community Room at (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Preschool Pet Care with Potter League for Animals at (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Sensory Play Time at (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ [CANCELLED] Bilingual Spanish Storytime at (10:00 am-11:00 am)
Featured Public Library
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Peace Dale Library
Savor the Flavor of Knowledge – Browse Our Library's Cookbook Treasures!
1057 Kingstown Road
South Kingstown, RI 02879