Delivery Item Count participation and reporting is required for all LORI libraries. The item count form opens for submissions on Sunday, April 19 and closes Saturday, May 2.
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
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
OLIS News and Updates
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker: Alexa - April 16
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The Thursday, April 16, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be an open forum.
The Many Faces of BARD, April 9
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The topic for the Thursday, April 9, 2026, Many Faces of BARD program will be BARD Mobile for Android.
VoiceOver for iOS Discussion Group (virtual)
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Offered by the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library in New York. Free
Federal Aviation Admin. Survey for Passengers with Disabilities
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The survey for passengers with disabilities regarding aircraft evacuations is now live.
Local Library Programs
April 17, 2026
➧ Walking Club at West Warwick Public Library (9:00 am-10:00 am)
➧ Baby/Toddler Playgroup at Riverside Branch Library (9:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ Fine Motor Friday for ages 3-5 at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (9:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Computer at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Preschool Story Time at Coventry Public Library (10:00 am-10:40 am)
➧ Friday Flicks at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Computer at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Free Play Friday at Greenville Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Walking Club at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (10:00 am-11:00 am)
Featured Public Library
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William Hall Library
Our historic Georgian-style building is the crown jewel of Edgewood and boasts beautiful stained glass, colorfully painted vaulted ceilings, and sculpted columns.
1825 Broad Street
Cranston, RI 02905