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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

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

OLIS News and Updates

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.

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Join the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library staff of NY on the first Saturday of Each Month, 2–4 PM.

Xavier Society for the Blind New Location and Audiobooks

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The Xavier Society for the Blind is busy unboxing after moving to their new space, but they are still cranking out some great braille and Talking Books.

Government Shutdown Affects NLS Services

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The federal government shutdown has affected some of the NLS services, but all services should be restored once the shutdown ends.

More news and updates

Local Library Programs

November 10, 2025

➧ One on One Tech Help at Weaver Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Turtle Time at Greenville Public Library (11:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Finger Knitting and Hand Crochet with Lynn from Time to Design at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (11:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Bajah's Book Club at Tiverton Public Library (12:30 pm-1:30 pm)
➧ Knitting Group at Brownell Library (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ Knit & Crochet Crafters @ Auburn at Auburn Branch Library (1:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Holiday Dessert Tutorial at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ Bingo and Popcorn at East Smithfield Public Library (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ Tech 911! at Wanskuck Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ TECH TIME @ THE LIBRARY at Washington Park Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
Other local library programs

Featured Public Library

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Clark Memorial Library

Clark Memorial Library

7 Pinehurst Drive
Richmond, RI 02812

(401) 364-6100

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Upcoming CE Events

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November 14, 2025

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Additional CE events