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
152
Certified Libraries
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
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OLIS News and Updates
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
Carroll Center Free, Virtual Tech Talk
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Carroll Tech Talk: Friday, March 20 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET | Zoom
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.
Local Library Programs
March 19, 2026
➧ Picnic Table Reads Book Club at Greenville Public Library (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Computer at Pawtucket Public Library (1:00 pm-4:00 pm)
➧ Movie Matinee: Song Sung Blue at Barrington Public Library (1:00 pm-3:30 pm)
➧ Union Library Book Group at Union Branch Library (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
➧ OSCIL Independent Living Class at Pawtucket Public Library (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Book Bingo at North Providence Union Free Library (1:30 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ Cover to Cover Book Group @ Central at Cranston Public Library - Central (2:00 pm-3:00 pm)
➧ 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)
Featured Public Library
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Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett)
The Maury Loontjens Memorial Library opened in a newly renovated facility in January 2024.
25 Pier Market Pl
Narragansett, RI 02882