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
1,332
CE Events Registrations
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
VoiceOver for iOS Discussion Group (virtual)
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Offered by the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library in New York. Free
Federal Aviation Admin. Survey for Passengers with Disabilities
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The survey for passengers with disabilities regarding aircraft evacuations is now live.
Spring 2026 Delivery Item Count
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The Spring 2026 Delivery Item Count will take place Sunday, April 12 to Saturday, April 18, 2026. Participation and reporting is required for all LORI libraries.
NLS BARD Support: Announcing NLS Braille eReader Software Update
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NLS has released an update to the software used by the HumanWare NLS Braille eReader.
Local Library Programs
April 2, 2026
➧ Community Makerspace at Providence Public Library (2:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ Teen Manga Book Club at Riverside Branch Library (3:00 pm-3:45 pm)
➧ Afterschool Activities - Board Games at Rochambeau Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Spanish & English Homework Help! at Olneyville Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Easter Basket! at Olneyville Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Teens After School: Log On at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Teen Dungeons & Dragons at Newport Public Library (3:30 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Crazy 8s Math Club: Grades K-2 at West Warwick Public Library (3:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ Walking in Place at Island Free Library (3:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ After School Zone at Lincoln Public Library (4:00 pm-7:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Portsmouth Free Public Library
Enhancing the lives of our users.
2658 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871