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Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
1,703,462
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
CE Events Registrations
OLIS News and Updates
Patron Engagement Using the New BARD 2.0 - September 16
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The Patron Engagement Section is offering a new program to assist patrons using the new BARD 2.0 website.
That All May Read, August 26
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The Tuesday, August 26, That All May eRead online program will be NLS eReader Settings.
Many Faces of BARD, August 14
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The topic for the Thursday, August 14, 2025, Many Faces of BARD program will be BARD Platform Updates: A Brief Look at All of the BARD Platforms and What Is on the Horizon.
Delivery Holiday - August 11
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There will be no LORI Delivery on Monday, August 11, 2025 in observance of Victory Day.
Local Library Programs
August 13, 2025
➧ Art Smart (Ages 8-12) at Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library (4:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ LEGO Master Challenge at George Hail Free Library (4:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ TH!NK with Sydney at Hope Library (4:15 pm-5:15 pm)
➧ Wander In Wednesdays: Sing-Along Movie Night at Providence Public Library (4:30 pm-6:00 pm)
➧ Learn to Play Pokemon at North Providence Union Free Library (4:30 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Krafty Kids at Fox Point Library (4:30 pm-5:30 pm)
➧ Krafty Kids at Knight Memorial Library (4:30 pm-5:30 pm)
➧ Krafty Kids at Mount Pleasant Library (4:30 pm-5:30 pm)
➧ Krafty Kids at Olneyville Library (4:30 pm-5:30 pm)
➧ Wander in Wednesday: Sing-Along Family Movie at Providence Public Library (4:30 pm-6:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library
The Jesse Smith Library sits on the former site of the Stillwater Worsted Mills. Our library features a beautiful river walk where patrons can enjoy the breeze off the river and peruse our Storywalk.
100 Tinkham Lane
Burrillville, RI 02830