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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 14, 2026
➧ Art Smart Jr. (ages 5-6) at (3:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ Woolley Closed at (7:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Low Season Artist Projects presents: Molly Burt-Westvig at (8:00 pm-10:00 pm)
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)
Featured Public Library
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Providence Public Library
PPL is 150 years old! Explore the Library's history or visit our recently transformed building in person.
150 Empire Street
Providence, RI 02903