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
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.
Amazon Alexa: Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker, March 19
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The topic for the Thursday, March 19, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be More About Searching for Books in the My Talking Book Skill on Alexa.
Carroll Center: Navigating Employment with Confidence
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Navigating Employment with Confidence: Wednesday, March 18 | 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. ET | Zoom
Local Library Programs
March 24, 2026
➧ Banking Fundamentals with College Bound Citizens (for Teens) at Pawtucket Public Library (3:00 pm-4:00 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)
➧ Creative Collages at Washington Park Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Spanish & English Homework Help! at Olneyville Library (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Painting with Acrylics at Tiverton Public Library (3:30 pm-5:30 pm)
➧ Robot Hand at East Smithfield Public Library (3:30 pm-5:00 pm)
➧ Teen Decades Trivia at Newport Public Library (3:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ Teen Volunteering: Caring Cards (Grades 6-12) at Greenville Public Library (3:30 pm-4:30 pm)
➧ Teen Craft: Stress Balls at West Warwick Public Library (3:30 pm-4:30 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Exeter Public Library
Home learning resources for all ages, plus native seeds and gardens, Chelsea Park playground, and a nature trail too!
773 Ten Rod Rd.
Exeter, RI 02822