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
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
OLIS News and Updates
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.
Spring 2026 Delivery Item Count
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The Spring 2026 Delivery Item Count will take place Sunday, April 12 to Saturday, April 18, 2026. Participation and reporting is required for all LORI libraries.
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.
Local Library Programs
April 3, 2026
➧ Annual Egg Hunt! at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (9:00 am-9:45 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)
➧ RIFLI ESOL Computer at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
➧ Friday Flicks at Lincoln Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Preschool Story Time at Coventry Public Library (10:00 am-10:40 am)
➧ Free Play Friday at Greenville Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Walking Club at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library (Narragansett) (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Adoption Rhode Island at Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 am-3:00 pm)
➧ Thundermist Mobile Medical Unit at West Warwick Public Library (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library
The Jesse Smith Library sits on the former site of the Stillwater Worsted Mills. Our library features a beautiful river walk where patrons can enjoy the breeze off the river and peruse our Storywalk.
100 Tinkham Lane
Burrillville, RI 02830