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OLIS News and Updates

The topic for Thursday, June 13, 2024, Many Faces of BARD program will be NLS eReader Updates: A Brief Review. The program will begin at 7 p.m. eastern time and last for one hour.

NLS will record this program.

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On May 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM Eastern time, software version 2.1 will be released.

This version of the software will add new features such as access to bookshare for those who have a bookshare account, the ability to operate the unit i

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The topic for the Thursday, May 9, Many Faces of BARD program will be Using the Siri Shortcuts for BARD. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. eastern time and last for one hour.

This program will be recorded.  The session will begin with a brief presentation.

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The 2024 Rhode Island Children's Book Award winner is Killer Underwear Invasion!: How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories by Elise Gravel!
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On May 4th, the Rhode Island State House was abuzz with excitement as families, authors, and community organizations gathered to kick off the 15th year of KRARI.
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Join us at the RI State House on May 4th for a kickoff celebration featuring authors Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass and activities from local libraries and community organizations.
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