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Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
OLIS News and Updates
Reading Across Rhode Island Author Event, April 2026
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The Reading Across Rhode Island Program hosted author Dolen Perkins-Valdez for 2026 title, Happy Land.
VoiceOver for Mac Discussion Group (virtual)
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Join the Chancey Fleet Assistive Tech Coordinator — Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library of New York.
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker, May 21
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The topic for the Thursday, May 21, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be Creating the Personalized Experience:
KRARI Virtual Author Event: Eden Royce
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Kick off Kids Reading Across RI 2026 with a live, virtual discussion with Conjure Island author Eden Royce.
Local Library Programs
May 2, 2026
➧ Small Business Seminar Series at Providence Public Library (9:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ ILSR ESOL Advanced at Pawtucket Public Library (9:30 am-1:30 pm)
➧ Rug Braiders & Country Crafters @ GREENE at Greene Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Barrington 250 Time Capsule Information & Drop-Off Table at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Grieving with Grace at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Saturday Stories at Cumberland Public Library (10:00 am-10:45 am)
➧ Inclusive Story and Play Time at Weaver Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Saturday Storytime at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ RIFLI Citizenship at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Poetry Reading & Reception at Greenville Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
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