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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.
Fall Delivery Item Count took place October 18-24. Participation and reporting is required for all LORI libraries. Submissions are due Tuesday, November 10.
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 11, 2026
➧ Virtual Author Event with Paul Vigna at (2:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed in Modern Society with Paul Vigna at (2:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ The Chronicles of Yarnia at (2:00 pm-3:30 pm)
➧ Read more, learn more! at (2:00 pm-5:30 pm)
➧ Afterschool Activities - Puzzles at (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Homework Help at (3:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Coffee & Crafts at (3:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ Youth Makerspace at (3:30 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Switch Wednesday! at (3:30 pm-5:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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South Kingstown Public Library
A World of Wonder for Little Readers -- Our Children’s Book Collection Has It All
1057 Kingstown Road
South Kingstown, RI 02879