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Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
1,703,462
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
CE Events Registrations
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
That All May eRead, September 30
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The topic for the Tuesday, September 30, 2025, That All May eRead online program will be NLS eReader Searching: Tips and Tricks.
Resource Sharing LORI Certification Submission Deadline
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Attention, directors! LORI Certification closes Monday, Sept. 15 for academic, public and special libraries and Tuesday, Sept. 30 for school libraries.
Upcoming Data Workshops with U.S. Census Bureau
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OLIS has scheduled two virtual data workshops with U.S. Census Bureau for the fall.
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker, September 18
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The topic for the Thursday, September 18, 2025, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be Everyday Use Examples for My Talking Books, Part 2.
Local Library Programs
September 22, 2025
➧ Sound Bath Meditation with Shri Yoga at Cumberland Public Library (6:30 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ RIFEE Meeting at Greenville Public Library (6:30 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Zoom Book Club at Greenville Public Library (6:30 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ RI Forests: Treasure in Peril with EP Urban Forest and EPHEZ at Weaver Library (6:30 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Evening Book Club at Coventry Public Library (6:30 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Exhibition: Echoes of the Andes: Exhibit of Ancient Peruvian Ceramics at Providence Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
September 23, 2025
➧ Music Time with Ms. Carrie at Island Free Library (6:30 am-7:30 am)
➧ Cradle to Crayons (1-3 year olds) at Providence Public Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ SPANISH GED CLASS 2025 - 2026 at South Providence Library (9:30 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Wanskuck Halloween Costume Drive at Wanskuck Library (9:30 am-5:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Providence Public Library
PPL is 150 years old! Explore the Library's history or visit our recently transformed building in person.
150 Empire Street
Providence, RI 02903