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.
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
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
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OLIS News and Updates
NLS BARD Support: Announcing NLS Braille eReader Software Update
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NLS has released an update to the software used by the HumanWare NLS Braille eReader.
LORI Delivery Holiday Friday, April 3
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There will be no statewide delivery on Friday, April 3 in observance of Good Friday.
Announcing Kids Reading Across RI 2026
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The KRARI Committee is happy to announce that A Cup of Quiet by Nikki Grimes and Conjure Island by Eden Royce have been selected to celebrate KRARI 2026.
That All May eRead Program, March 31
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The March 31, 2026, That All May eRead online program is an open forum. We will answer any questions you have about the NLS Braille eReaders for the entire hour.
Local Library Programs
March 27, 2026
➧ The Coventry Public Library Foundation presents: Bingo Night! at Coventry Public Library (7:00 pm-9:00 pm)
➧ Exhibition: Echoes of the Andes: Exhibit of Ancient Peruvian Ceramics at Providence Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
March 28, 2026
➧ Small Business Seminar Series at Providence Public Library (9:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ FREE Electronic Recycle Event at Weaver Library (9:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ ILSR ESOL Advanced at Pawtucket Public Library (9:30 am-1:30 pm)
➧ Saturday Storytime at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Citizenship at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Charles Whipple Greene Museum Open at George Hail Free Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Play Pokemon Club at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Drop-in LEGO Build at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-3:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett)
The Maury Loontjens Memorial Library opened in a newly renovated facility in January 2024.
25 Pier Market Pl
Narragansett, RI 02882