03/21/2025 - 12:07

Upcoming Data Workshops with U.S. Census Bureau

OLIS has scheduled four virtual data workshops with U.S. Census Bureau for 2025.

OLIS is pleased to announce four virtual workshops focused on using data available from U.S. Census Bureau.

03/04/2025 - 11:10

FY2024 Comparable Statistics Reports Available

Comparable statistics reports for FY24 are now available on OLIS' website. Reports cover library services, collections, facilities, operations, and finances. Excel and PDF files.

03/03/2025 - 12:05

LORI Delivery Item Count - Spring 2025

The Spring 2025 LORI Delivery Item Count will take place from Sunday, March 30 to Saturday, April 5, 2025. Participation is required for LORI member libraries.

03/03/2025 - 11:13

Voting for the 2025 RI Children's Book Award

Voting for the 2025 RI Children's Book Award is March 3 - April 28. Beginning March 3, schools and libraries may submit their voting results using the online form.

02/25/2025 - 10:58

2025 Summer Reading Mini-Grant Request Form Open

The 2025 Summer Reading Mini-Grant program request form is open through March 17 for public libraries interested in applying for funds to support educational programs this summer.

02/06/2025 - 07:52

Delivery cancelled Thursday, February 6

LORI Delivery is cancelled Thursday, February 6 due to the forecasted winter weather conditions.

02/03/2025 - 09:14

Delivery Holiday February 17

There is no delivery on February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day. School delivery is suspended February 17-21 for mid-winter recess.

01/31/2025 - 11:35

Proposed Public Library Standards

The Office of Library and Information Services is revising and updating the Minimum Standards for Rhode Island Public Libraries, as charged by the Library Board of Rhode Island.