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
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
LORI Delivery Holiday Friday, April 3
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There will be no statewide delivery on Friday, April 3 in observance of Good Friday.
Announcing Kids Reading Across RI 2026
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The KRARI Committee is happy to announce that A Cup of Quiet by Nikki Grimes and Conjure Island by Eden Royce have been selected to celebrate KRARI 2026.
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.
Local Library Programs
March 26, 2026
➧ Baby/Toddler Storytime at Riverside Branch Library (10:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Babies in the Hall @ William Hall at William Hall Library (10:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ Preschool Story Class at Pawtucket Public Library (10:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Drop-in Craft & Playtime in the Community Room at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (10:30 am-2:00 pm)
➧ Preschool Storytime at Greenville Public Library (10:30 am-11:15 am)
➧ Preschool Storytime, Mixed Ages (0-5yrs) at North Providence Union Free Library (10:30 am-11:15 am)
➧ Lapsit Storytime with Ms. Morgan at Island Free Library (10:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Spanish Storytime and Play Group at Cumberland Public Library (11:00 am-11:45 am)
➧ One on One Tech Help at Weaver Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Preschool Storytime at Glocester Manton Free Library (11:00 am-11:45 am)
Featured Public Library
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Willett Free Library
You will feel right at home in the smallest independent library in the smallest state!
45 Ferry Road
North Kingstown, RI 02874