06/28/2023 - 14:11

The Many Faces of BARD July 13

The topic for the July 13, 2023, Many Faces of BARD program will a review of BARD using the Victor Stream.

The Patron Engagement Section offers The Many Faces of BARD online event the second Thursday of every month, at 7:00 p.m. eastern time.

06/20/2023 - 14:15

NLS Summer Reading Program 2023

The very first NLS Summer Reading Program begins on Monday, June 26, with a kickoff event featuring the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, who will welcome all participants a

The kickoff will be followed by weekly author talks and story times and music, starting on Thursday, June 29, with Shelby Van Pelt, author of the 

06/08/2023 - 11:38

Take the OLIS Continuing Education Survey

Library staff from all library types are encouraged to fill in the OLIS Continuing Education Survey. Results from the survey will help us better plan continuing education opportun

06/08/2023 - 11:22

2023 LORI Grant Awards Announced

Congratulations to the libraries that have received 2023 LORI Grant Awards.

OLIS awarded 15 Library of Rhode Island (LORI) Grants totaling $255,000 to RI libraries through the 2023 LORI Grant Program.

04/24/2023 - 14:53

OLIS Welcomes New Resource Sharing Coordinator

Lori DeCesare has joined the OLIS Team as our new Resource Sharing Coordinator.

The Office of Library and Information Services is pleased to announce that Lori DeCesare has joined our team as the new Resource Sharing Coordinator.

04/07/2023 - 12:14

2023 RI Children's Book Award Winner

The 2023 Rhode Island Children's Book Award winner is Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter! This year 7,069 students from 107 schools and public libraries voted.