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State of Rhode Island, Office of Library & Information Services , An agency of the Department of Administration

OLIS News and Updates

Delivery is canceled on Wednesday, February 25 for all libraries. Please report any issues for Thursday using the Delivery Issues Form.
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Statewide delivery service for Tuesday, February 24, has been canceled for all libraries.
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Delivery is canceled for Monday, February 23 due to the snowstorm.
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The topic for the February 24, 2026, That All May eRead online program will be Using Your eReader with Your Android phone.

In the remaining time, we will answer any questions you have about the NLS Braille eReader.

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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 3/16.
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The topic for the Thursday, February 19, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be Signing Up for the My Talking Book Skill on Alexa Post-Beta.

After the presentation and demonstration, we will answer any questions you have about the My Talking Books skill for Alexa-enabled smart speakers.

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