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Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
1,332
CE Events Registrations
152
Certified Libraries
1,703,462
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
That All May eRead, September 30
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The topic for the Tuesday, September 30, 2025, That All May eRead online program will be NLS eReader Searching: Tips and Tricks.
Resource Sharing LORI Certification Submission Deadline
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Attention, directors! LORI Certification closes Monday, Sept. 15 for academic, public and special libraries and Tuesday, Sept. 30 for school libraries.
Upcoming Data Workshops with U.S. Census Bureau
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OLIS has scheduled two virtual data workshops with U.S. Census Bureau for the fall.
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker, September 18
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The topic for the Thursday, September 18, 2025, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be Everyday Use Examples for My Talking Books, Part 2.
Local Library Programs
September 15, 2025
➧ Workshop Equipment Training at Providence Public Library (5:30 pm-6:30 pm)
➧ Drop In Scrabble at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (6:00 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Love, Laugh, and Hug with Lucy Lu! at Cumberland Public Library (6:00 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Teen Program -- Game Club at Cumberland Public Library (6:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Teen Makers: Beading & Bag Charms at East Smithfield Public Library (6:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ PAWS to Read at Greenville Public Library (6:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Manga Club at Lincoln Public Library (6:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Maker Mondays for Adults- Autumn Wreaths at Middletown Public Library (6:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ SHRI Yoga at North Providence Union Free Library (6:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Foundry Artists Association at Pawtucket Public Library (6:00 pm-8:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Apponaug Branch Library
Stop by our small business center or enjoy a fun film on movie night.
3267 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886