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
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
152
Certified Libraries
OLIS News and Updates
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.
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.
Local Library Programs
March 31, 2026
➧ Open Tech Time @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (2:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Makerspace Appointments at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (2:00 pm-6:00 pm)
➧ Community Makerspace at Providence Public Library (2:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ Adult Book Group: On the Hippie Trail at West Warwick Public Library (2:30 pm-3:30 pm)
➧ Teens After School: Get Crafty at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (2:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ Teen Job Search Help at Wanskuck Library (2:30 pm-3:30 pm)
➧ Read more, learn more! at Washington Park Library (2:30 pm-5:30 pm)
➧ Sweatin' to the Music at West Warwick Public Library (3:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Afterschool Activities - Legos at Rochambeau Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Spanish & English Homework Help! at Olneyville Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Louttit Library
Louttit Library is a former one room schoolhouse nestled among gardens and hiking trails with easy proximity to our expanded shady playground and ample parking.
274 Victory Highway
West Greenwich, RI 02817