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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.
Delivery Item Count will take place October 18-24. Participation and reporting is required for all LORI libraries. The item count reporting form opens for submissions on Sunday, October 25 and closes Tuesday, November 10.
"America at 250: A Census Data Journey Through Time" and "Public Library Trustee Training" are among the CE courses we offer for Fall 2026. Register today!
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Model policies are now available to guide compliance with RI's Freedom to Read Act.
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Explore what the Census Bureau data tools have to offer in our CE workshops on November 9 and 16.
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On Thursday, October 29, 2026, NLS will make NLS HumanWare Braille eReader software version 3.1 available to patrons.
Local Library Programs
November 8, 2026
➧ Sunday Hours @ Central at (1:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Holiday Decoration Swap at (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Reservoir Avenue Condominium Association at (1:00 pm-3:30 pm)
➧ Tree Sculpture Artist Talk with Anthony Heinz May at (2:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Take and Make Crafts at (7:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Woolley Closed at (7:00 pm-7:00 pm)
November 9, 2026
➧ Friends of the Library Book Sale at (9:00 am-8:45 pm)
➧ Baby Storytime at (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Mindfulness Meditation at (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Fall Book Sale! - $5 Fill-a-Bag Day! at (10:00 am-2:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Exeter Public Library
Home learning resources for all ages, plus native seeds and gardens, Chelsea Park playground, and a nature trail too!
773 Ten Rod Rd.
Exeter, RI 02822