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Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,703,462
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
CE Events Registrations
152
Certified Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
Delivery Holiday - Monday, October 13
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There will be no LORI Delivery on Monday, October 13, 2025 in observance of Columbus Day.
Learn What iOS 26 Can Do for You
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Register for the What's New in iOS 26 boutique today! From the National Federation of the Blind Center of Excellence.
Fall 2025 LORI Delivery Item Count
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The Fall 2025 Delivery Item Count will take place from Sunday, October 26 to Saturday, November 1, 2025. Participation is required for all LORI libraries.
NLS Music Notes Webinar, October 21
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Join us for our next NLS Music Notes webinar on Tuesday, October 21, at 7:30 p.m. eastern time via Zoom
Local Library Programs
October 16, 2025
➧ Preschool Storytime at Glocester Manton Free Library (11:00 am-11:45 am)
➧ Preschool Storytime at Harmony Library (11:00 am-11:45 am)
➧ Storytime at Lincoln Public Library (11:00 am-11:45 am)
➧ Homeschool Hangout: Straw Boat Challenge at Newport Public Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Outdoor Storytime at Providence Public Library (11:00 am-11:45 am)
➧ Music & Movement at West Warwick Public Library (11:00 am-11:45 am)
➧ Polymer Clay Beads at East Smithfield Public Library (12:00 pm-1:30 pm)
➧ One on One Tech Help at Weaver Library (12:00 pm-1:00 pm)
➧ Picnic Table Reads Book Club at Greenville Public Library (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ Union Library Book Group at Union Branch Library (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Fuller Creative Learning Center
Cooking, sewing, gardening, tech and more. We are always learning!
260 Dover Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914