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The Office of Library and Information Services strengthens, connects, and empowers libraries to advance knowledge, connect communities, and enrich the lives of all Rhode Islanders.

LORI Grant Applications Open
LORI libraries can apply for LORI Project Grants for projects from $10,000 to $27,500 and Mini Grants for projects from $2,500 to $7,500. Applications are open through 3/23.
FY27 Governor’s Proposed State Aid to Libraries
The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
2026 Legislative Updates
View updates to library legislation introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly.

Service Highlights FY25

152
Certified Libraries
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
CE Events Registrations

OLIS News and Updates

Carroll Center: Navigating Employment with Confidence

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Navigating Employment with Confidence: Wednesday, March 18 | 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. ET | Zoom

Carroll Center Free, Virtual Tech Talk

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Carroll Tech Talk: Friday, March 20 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET | Zoom

2026 LORI Grant Program Applications Open through 3/23

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LORI libraries can apply for LORI Project Grants for projects from $10,000 to $27,500 and Mini Grants for projects from $2,500 to $7,500. Applications are open through 3/23.

RI Libraries Wrap Up Winter Reading Challenge

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Rhode Island Winter Reading Challenge banner featuring an image of someone reading an open book while holding a cup of coffee

Nearly 2000 Rhode Islanders logged over 24,000 collective days of reading this February!

More news and updates

Local Library Programs

March 13, 2026

➧ 9th Annual Peep Diorama Contest - Drop-off Window at Barrington Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Library Closed for St. Patrick's Day Parade at Newport Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Exhibition: Echoes of the Andes: Exhibit of Ancient Peruvian Ceramics at Providence Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)

March 14, 2026

➧ New England Malayalam Association-Dance Practice at North Providence Union Free Library (9:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ ILSR ESOL Advanced at Pawtucket Public Library (9:30 am-1:30 pm)
➧ Free Income Tax Preparation at Mount Pleasant Library (9:30 am-2:00 pm)
➧ Friends of Rochambeau - Annual Media Sale at Rochambeau Library (9:30 am-4:00 pm)
➧ Drop-in LEGO Build at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-3:00 pm)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Citizenship at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Sakonnet Writers Group at Tiverton Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
Other local library programs

Featured Public Library

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Oaklawn Branch Library

Oaklawn Branch Library

Borrow a ukulele kit and learn how to play!

230 Wilbur Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920

(401) 942-1787

Rhode Island Library Directory