LORI libraries can apply for LORI Project Grants for projects from $10,000 to $27,500 and Mini Grants for projects from $2,500 to $7,500. Applications are open through 3/23.
The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
View updates to library legislation introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
152
Certified Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
Carroll Center: Navigating Employment with Confidence
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Navigating Employment with Confidence: Wednesday, March 18 | 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. ET | Zoom
Carroll Center Free, Virtual Tech Talk
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Carroll Tech Talk: Friday, March 20 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET | Zoom
2026 LORI Grant Program Applications Open through 3/23
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LORI libraries can apply for LORI Project Grants for projects from $10,000 to $27,500 and Mini Grants for projects from $2,500 to $7,500. Applications are open through 3/23.
RI Libraries Wrap Up Winter Reading Challenge
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Nearly 2000 Rhode Islanders logged over 24,000 collective days of reading this February!
Local Library Programs
March 17, 2026
➧ ESOL class Winter 2026 at Knight Memorial Library (5:30 am-7:00 pm)
➧ Needlers at North Providence Union Free Library (9:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Tech Help at Greenville Public Library (9:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Sensory Play Time at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Rock Painting at North Providence Union Free Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Children's Programming at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Intermediate at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Family Story Time - Drop-In at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ A is for Art at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Mango: Free Language Courses From ASKRI at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
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