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
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
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OLIS News and Updates
That All May eRead Program, March 31
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The March 31, 2026, That All May eRead online program is an open forum. We will answer any questions you have about the NLS Braille eReaders for the entire hour.
Amazon Alexa: Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker, March 19
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The topic for the Thursday, March 19, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be More About Searching for Books in the My Talking Book Skill on Alexa.
Carroll Center: Navigating Employment with Confidence
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Navigating Employment with Confidence: Wednesday, March 18 | 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. ET | Zoom
Carroll Center Free, Virtual Tech Talk
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Carroll Tech Talk: Friday, March 20 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET | Zoom
Local Library Programs
March 21, 2026
➧ Dungeons and Dragons - Middle School at George Hail Free Library (10:30 am-12:30 pm)
➧ Drop-in Craft & Playtime in the Community Room at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (10:30 am-2:00 pm)
➧ Intermediate Embroidery at Brownell Library (10:30 am-12:30 pm)
➧ Mini Makerz Art Studio at Mount Pleasant Library (10:30 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Community Crafting Club at George Hail Free Library (11:00 am-2:00 pm)
➧ Family Bilingual Story Class / Cuentos Bilingües en Familia at Pawtucket Public Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Easter Egg Hunt at Glocester Manton Free Library (11:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ LEGO Club at Newport Public Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Paws to Read at Cumberland Public Library (11:00 am-4:00 pm)
➧ Open Play Group at West Warwick Public Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Cranston Public Library - Central
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140 Sockanosset Cross Road
Cranston, RI 02920