Dive into our Fall 2025 CE Offerings! Review the calendar for enriching courses and engaging workshops.
The next Public Library Directors' meeting is December 4, 2025. Join OLIS to hear updates and connect with fellow public library directors.
Join the free, virtual New England Teen Summit! Open to all New England library staff, it focuses on empowering teen services.
Resources for the Public
Service Highlights FY25
1,332
CE Events Registrations
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,703,462
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
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.
Local Library Programs
November 18, 2025
➧ Music Time with Ms. Carrie at Island Free Library (5:30 am-6:30 am)
➧ Cradle to Crayons (1-3 year olds) at Providence Public Library (9:30 am-10:30 am)
➧ SPANISH GED CLASS 2025 - 2026 at South Providence Library (9:30 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Family Story Time - Drop-In at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Mango: Free Language Courses From ASKRI at Barrington Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Homeschool Group at Greenville Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Sensory Play Time at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Adult Rock Painting at North Providence Union Free Library (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ A is for Art at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ RIFLI Beginner Tutor at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Tiverton Public Library
Home to Rhode Island's first NASA Moon Tree!
34 Roosevelt Avenue
Tiverton, RI 02878