Learn how the Executive Order from March 14th affects the funding for programs and services offered by Rhode Island Libraries.
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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
3,319,562
Items moved through Delivery
$13,384,631
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
$245,844
LSTA Subgrants
OLIS News and Updates
Audio Description of Pope Francis Funeral April 26, 2025
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CBS Television Network will be providing live audio description on Saturday, April 26 for the CBS News Special Report coverage of the Funeral of Pope Francis.
Many Faces of BARD, May 8
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The topic for the Thursday, May 8, 2025, Many Faces of BARD program will be New Features in BARD Express. This program was rescheduled due to its cancelation in April.
Join the RICBA Committee
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The Rhode Island Children's Book Award committee is seeking four new members to serve a three year term, 2025-2028.
That All May eRead, April 29
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The topic for the April 29 online program will be eReader Program Updates. In the remaining time, we will answer any questions you have about the NLS Braille eReader.
Local Library Programs
April 25, 2025
➧ Exhibition: Spaces That Hold Us artwork by Bhen Alan at Providence Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
➧ Exhibition: Wheel of Fortune artwork by Eli Kauffman at Providence Public Library (8:00 pm-8:00 pm)
April 26, 2025
➧ Walking in Place at Island Free Library (8:00 am-9:00 am)
➧ Friends of the Library Book Sale at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (9:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Friends of the Library Book Sale at Greenville Public Library (9:00 am-4:00 pm)
➧ OA Anniversary at Greenville Public Library (9:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Friends of the Library Book Sale at Pawtucket Public Library (9:00 am-4:45 pm)
➧ Friends Spring Book Sale at Pawtucket Public Library (9:00 am-4:45 pm)
➧ Small Business Workshop Series at Providence Public Library (9:00 am-11:30 am)
Featured Public Library
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Cranston Public Library - Central
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140 Sockanosset Cross Road
Cranston, RI 02920