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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
CE Events Registrations
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.
We want to hear from you! Complete the survey by November 20.
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There is no statewide LORI delivery on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
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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 15, 2026
➧ Grief Yoga: Movement, Breath & Sound at (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ Documentary & Discussion: Not Going Quietly at (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Sunday Hours @ Central at (1:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Woolley Closed at (7:00 pm-7:00 pm)
November 16, 2026
➧ Baby Storytime at (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Mindfulness Meditation at (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Drop-in Toddler Storytime (no sign-ups needed) at (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Library Babies *FULL* at (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Jingle Bell Babies Storytime @ Central at (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Open Play @ Central at (10:00 am-11:00 am)
Featured Public Library
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Union Branch Library
Visit Tiverton's branch library in Historic Tiverton Four Corners!
3832 Main Road
Tiverton, RI 02878