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
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
OLIS News and Updates
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.
NLS BARD Support: Announcing NLS Braille eReader Software Update
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NLS has released an update to the software used by the HumanWare NLS Braille eReader.
Local Library Programs
April 3, 2026
➧ TEENS: Felt Letter Craft at Coventry Public Library (6:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Exhibition: Echoes of the Andes: Exhibit of Ancient Peruvian Ceramics at Providence Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Teen Take & Make: Poetry Starter Kit at Greenville Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
April 4, 2026
➧ Small Business Seminar Series at Providence Public Library (9:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ ILSR ESOL Registration at Pawtucket Public Library (9:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ ILSR ESOL Advanced at Pawtucket Public Library (9:30 am-1:30 pm)
➧ Rug Braiders & Country Crafters @ GREENE at Greene Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Grieving with Grace at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Inclusive Story and Play Time at Weaver Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Saturday Storytime at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
Featured Public Library
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Peace Dale Library
Savor the Flavor of Knowledge – Browse Our Library's Cookbook Treasures!
1057 Kingstown Road
South Kingstown, RI 02879