Learn how the Executive Order from March 14th affects the funding for programs and services offered by Rhode Island Libraries.
These reports provide an initial overview of key data to help you see how your local public library compares to others in the state.
Access a comprehensive collection of Rhode Island House and Senate bills related to libraries, both current and from previous sessions.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights 2024
$13,384,631
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
3,319,562
Items moved through Delivery
$245,844
LSTA Subgrants
OLIS News and Updates
NLS Patron Events Page (New)
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NLS recently enhanced the Patron Service and Events page on their public website with the goal of making it a convenient one-stop shop for patrons and network librarians alike.
Survey Design 101: Free Download
Library Journal offer free guide to walk libraries through the fundamentals of good survey design.
LORI Delivery Spring 2025 Item Count Report
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The Library of Rhode Island Delivery Item Count Report for Spring 2025 is now available on the OLIS website.
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker, May 15
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The topic for the May 15, 2025, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be My Talking Books Skill Preferences Part 1.
Local Library Programs
May 16, 2025
➧ Monthly Matinee: Victoria & Abdul at Rogers Free Library (2:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Contemplative Coloring at Hope Library (2:00 pm-2:30 pm)
➧ Film Series - Past Best Picture Winners at Newport Public Library (2:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ VHS to DVD Conversion at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (2:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Makerspace Walk In at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (2:00 pm-6:00 pm)
➧ Just for Thrills Book Club at East Smithfield Public Library (3:00 pm-3:45 pm)
➧ Building Club @ Norwood Branch at Norwood Branch Library (3:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Pokemon Club - All Ages at Hope Library (3:30 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Paws to Read at West Warwick Public Library (3:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ Quiet Study at Greenville Public Library (3:45 pm-4:45 pm)
Featured Public Library
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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