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The Office of Library and Information Services strengthens, connects, and empowers libraries to advance knowledge, connect communities, and enrich the lives of all Rhode Islanders.

Fall 2025 Continuing Education Courses
Dive into our Fall 2025 CE Offerings! Review the calendar for enriching courses and engaging workshops.
Public Library Directors' Meeting
The next Public Library Directors' meeting is December 4, 2025. Join OLIS to hear updates and connect with fellow public library directors.
New England Teen Summit
Join the free, virtual New England Teen Summit! Open to all New England library staff, it focuses on empowering teen services.

Service Highlights FY25

152
Certified Libraries
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,703,462
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
CE Events Registrations

OLIS News and Updates

Thanksgiving Delivery Holidays

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LORI delivery is cancelled on Thursday, Nov 27 and Friday, Nov 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Please plan accordingly.

NLS BARD Support: Patron Engagement Section Programs Resume

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The Patron Engagement Section will resume all regularly scheduled online programs in December.

NLS Services Restored - Govt. Shutdown Ended

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On November 12, Congress passed, and the President signed into law, a full-year appropriations bill to fund the legislative branch, including the Library of Congress, for FY 2026.

LORI Delivery Holiday November 11, 2025 & Fall Delivery Item Count Webform is Open

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There will be no delivery on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. The Fall Delivery Item Count webform is now open. All LORI libraries are required to participate.

More news and updates

Local Library Programs

November 21, 2025

➧ Walking Club at West Warwick Public Library (9:00 am-10:00 am)
➧ Baby/Toddler Playgroup at Riverside Branch Library (9:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ Staff Use at Newport Public Library (9:30 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Sensory Playtime at Rogers Free Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Preschool Story Time *FULL* at Coventry Public Library (10:00 am-10:45 am)
➧ Baby Playtime at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Walking Club at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ All Abilities Drop-In at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Free Play Friday at Greenville Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Toddler Storytime at Glocester Manton Free Library (10:30 am-11:15 am)
Other local library programs

Featured Public Library

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East Greenwich Free Library

East Greenwich Free Library

Explore the East Greenwich Library's Rhode Island Room—your gateway to local history and genealogy, uncovering the stories that shaped our community.

82 Peirce Street
East Greenwich, RI 02818

(401) 884-9510

Rhode Island Library Directory

Upcoming CE Events

November 20, 2025

November 24, 2025

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November 25, 2025

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December 3, 2025

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Additional CE events