RIGS welcomes applications for funding in support of purchases, digitization, or preservation of records. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2025.

Public or non-profit libraries within Rhode Island or non-profit organizations serving as repositories are welcome to apply for funding.

The RARI Programming and Education Committees have been hard at work putting together some programming opportunities for educators, librarians, and community members!

Tuesday, March 11 @ 7:00 pm

The Northeast Summit on Climate Adaptation webinar on May 6th will focus on Libraries as Cooling Centers. They are seeking panelists to share their experience.

Call for Participation: Libraries as Cooling Centers

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

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.

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.