OLIS News and Updates

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Public Libraries and Book Bans Survey Slide

EveryLibrary Institute and BookRiot Publish Parent Perceptions Survey 2023

The EveryLibrary Institute and Book Riot have announced the results of a new survey that sheds light on the perceptions of parents regarding public libraries.

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Congressmen Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing Banned Books Week

Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) reintroduced a Resolution recognizing Banned Books Week and condemning the escalating attacks on books and freedom of

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Teen Summit 2023

New England Teen Summit 2023

Join your neighbors for the annual New England Teen Summit! Library staff throughout New England are invited to this free, virtual event focused on teen services.

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Free Library Journal Online Courses for RI Library Staff - Seats are Limited!

This fall OLIS will be sponsoring limited attendance at two Library Journal online courses: Library De-escalation Training and Equity-Centered Library Leadership.

There are limited seats available for each course.

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Talking Books Discussion Group

Join Talking Books staff and members for a lively discussion on selected books. Book discussions will take place every other month on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 2 - 3 pm.

September 26, 2023

2:00 - 3:00 pm

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Free New York Public Library Technology Conference - Virtual

Join us Saturday, October 21–Sunday, October 22 for The New York Public Library’s first Accessible Technology Conference.

Join us on Saturday, October 21–Sunday, October 22 at the Stavros Niar