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
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,332
CE Events Registrations
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
OLIS News and Updates
Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker: Alexa - April 16
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The Thursday, April 16, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be an open forum.
The Many Faces of BARD, April 9
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The topic for the Thursday, April 9, 2026, Many Faces of BARD program will be BARD Mobile for Android.
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.
Local Library Programs
April 10, 2026
➧ Friends of the Library Book Sale at Weaver Library (9:00 am-5:00 pm)
➧ Walking Club at West Warwick Public Library (9:00 am-10:00 am)
➧ Baby/Toddler Playgroup at Riverside Branch Library (9:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Computer at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Preschool Story Time at Coventry Public Library (10:00 am-10:40 am)
➧ Baby Playtime at Newport Public Library (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Computer at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Adult All Abilities Drop-In at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Thundermist Mobile Medical Unit at West Warwick Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Toddler Storytime at Glocester Manton Free Library (10:30 am-11:15 am)
Featured Public Library
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West Warwick Public Library
Check out the largest circulating Tabletop Roleplaying Game collection in the state, or join one of our half-dozen adult RPG campaigns
1043 Main Street
West Warwick, RI 02893