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
1,332
CE Events Registrations
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
The Many Faces of BARD, April 9
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The topic for the Thursday, April 9, 2026, Many Faces of BARD program will be BARD Mobile for Android.
VoiceOver for iOS Discussion Group (virtual)
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Offered by the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library in New York. Free
Federal Aviation Admin. Survey for Passengers with Disabilities
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The survey for passengers with disabilities regarding aircraft evacuations is now live.
Spring 2026 Delivery Item Count
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The Spring 2026 Delivery Item Count will take place Sunday, April 12 to Saturday, April 18, 2026. Participation and reporting is required for all LORI libraries.
Local Library Programs
April 8, 2026
➧ *FULL* TEENS: Dungeons & Dragons at Coventry Public Library (5:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Island Farm Homeowners Association Meeting at Middletown Public Library (5:00 pm-6:30 pm)
➧ Keepsake Craft Hour at Barrington Public Library (5:30 pm-6:30 pm)
➧ Sound Bath Meditation with Shri Yoga at Pawtucket Public Library (6:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Learn Sewing Basics with Coleen Silvia at George Hail Free Library (6:00 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Library Chef: Cucumber Tea Sandwiches (Virtual Class) at Cumberland Public Library (6:00 pm-6:30 pm)
➧ Books on Main at George Hail Free Library (6:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Perler Bead Flowers @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (6:00 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Drop-in Style Pajama Storytime for Kids at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (6:00 pm-6:30 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Weaver Library
Do you love plants? Grow your collection with our ongoing plant swap! Also check out the StoryWalk® on our lawn, as well as our Beech tree and Gingko tree, both recognized as “Champions” by the RI Tree Council.
41 Grove Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914