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
152
Certified Libraries
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
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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
➧ ILSR ESOL Advanced at Pawtucket Public Library (9:30 am-1:30 pm)
➧ Sensory Exploration at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Grieving with Grace at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Saturday Storytime at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Citizenship at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Books for Breakfast: Cereal Party at Rogers Free Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Puzzle Day at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-3:00 pm)
➧ Intermediate Microsoft Excel @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Genealogy Working Group : Ask an Archivist at Weaver Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Arts and Crafts for Adults at North Providence Union Free Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
Featured Public Library
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Knightsville Branch Library
A large selection of new books for your next great read.
1847 Cranston Street
Cranston, RI 02920