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
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
1,332
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OLIS News and Updates
2026 LORI Grant Program Applications Open through 3/23
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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.
RI Libraries Wrap Up Winter Reading Challenge
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Nearly 2000 Rhode Islanders logged over 24,000 collective days of reading this February!
Vedanta spiritual and philosophical works (Free)
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Vedanta Centre Publishers in Cohasset, Massachusetts offers free downloadable print-to-braille transcriptions of books.
2026 RI Children's Book Award Voting
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Voting for the 2026 RI Children's Book Award is March 2 - May 1. Beginning March 2, schools and libraries may submit their voting results using the online form.
Local Library Programs
March 11, 2026
➧ Chair Yoga at Mount Pleasant Library (12:30 pm-1:30 pm)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Beginner 1 at Pawtucket Public Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Afternoon Book Club at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ Glocester Senior Center Book Discussion at Glocester Manton Free Library (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ The Life and Songs of Neil Diamond with Richard King at Barrington Public Library (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ TECH TIME @ THE LIBRARY at Washington Park Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ MahJong at Rochambeau Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Teen Volunteering at North Providence Union Free Library (2:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Tech Help at Greenville Public Library (2:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Digital Drop-by... at Island Free Library (2:00 pm-2:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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William Hall Library
Our historic Georgian-style building is the crown jewel of Edgewood and boasts beautiful stained glass, colorfully painted vaulted ceilings, and sculpted columns.
1825 Broad Street
Cranston, RI 02905