03/01/2023 - 15:09

Announcing the 2023 Kids Reading Across RI Selection

The Kids Reading Across RI Committee is proud to announce that The Aquanaut by Dan Santat is the 2023 selection!

02/23/2023 - 15:39

FY22 Comparable Statistics Reports Available

Comparable statistics reports for FY22 are now available on OLIS' website. Reports cover library services, collections, facilities, operations, and finances.

02/21/2023 - 16:30

2023 LORI Summer Reading Program Mini-Grants

Library of Rhode Island (LORI) Summer Reading Program Mini-Grants are non-competitive grants available to all public libraries to support reading and learning programs this summer.

01/30/2023 - 08:26

LORI RSWG Seeks Volunteer Mentors

Are you comfortable with LORI resource sharing and interlibrary loan procedures? Are you willing to help mentor new colleagues who might need occasional assistance troubleshooting

01/19/2023 - 19:32

Governor's FY24 Proposed State Aid to Libraries

The Governor's proposed budget for FY24 includes full funding for State Aid to Libraries at 25% of local appropriations and expenditures.

01/18/2023 - 16:02

RI Children's Book Award 2023 Voting

Voting for the 2023 RI Children's Book Award will take place February 1, 2023 - March 13, 2023. Beginning February 1, schools and libraries may submit their voting results using th