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State of Rhode Island Office of Library & Information Services An agency of the Department of Administration
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The Office of Library and Information Services strengthens, connects, and empowers libraries to advance knowledge, connect communities, and enrich the lives of all Rhode Islanders.

Fall 2025 Continuing Education Courses
Dive into our Fall 2025 CE Offerings! Review the calendar for enriching courses and engaging workshops.
Public Library Directors' Meeting
The next Public Library Directors' meeting is December 4, 2025. Join OLIS to hear updates and connect with fellow public library directors.
New England Teen Summit
Join the free, virtual New England Teen Summit! Open to all New England library staff, it focuses on empowering teen services.

Service Highlights FY25

152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
1,703,462
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries

OLIS News and Updates

Thanksgiving Delivery Holidays

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LORI delivery is cancelled on Thursday, Nov 27 and Friday, Nov 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Please plan accordingly.

NLS BARD Support: Patron Engagement Section Programs Resume

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The Patron Engagement Section will resume all regularly scheduled online programs in December.

NLS Services Restored - Govt. Shutdown Ended

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On November 12, Congress passed, and the President signed into law, a full-year appropriations bill to fund the legislative branch, including the Library of Congress, for FY 2026.

LORI Delivery Holiday November 11, 2025 & Fall Delivery Item Count Webform is Open

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There will be no delivery on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. The Fall Delivery Item Count webform is now open. All LORI libraries are required to participate.

More news and updates

Local Library Programs

November 17, 2025

➧ Toddler Storytime with Miss Erin - 2nd Fall Session at Rogers Free Library (9:30 am-10:20 am)
➧ Baby Storytime at Weaver Library (9:30 am-10:00 am)
➧ Crossroads Mobile Diversion Street Outreach Services at Smith Hill Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ Mindfulness Meditation at Rochambeau Library (9:45 am-10:45 am)
➧ Toddler Storytime (FULL) at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ *Library Babies Story Time- FULL* at Coventry Public Library (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Open Play @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ RIFLI Beginner at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ RIFLI Intermediate Tutor at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Fall Book Sale! - $5 Fill-a-Bag Day! at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
Other local library programs

Featured Public Library

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Riverside Branch Library

Riverside Branch Library

History buffs, check us out! We're right down the street from the historical Crescent Park Looff Carousel, and we have a large Pomham Rocks Lighthouse model on display.

475 Bullocks Point Avenue
East Providence, RI 02915

(401) 433-4877

Rhode Island Library Directory