02/06/2025 - 07:52

Delivery cancelled Thursday, February 6

LORI Delivery is cancelled Thursday, February 6 due to the forecasted winter weather conditions.

02/03/2025 - 09:14

Delivery Holiday February 17

There is no delivery on February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day. School delivery is suspended February 17-21 for mid-winter recess.

01/31/2025 - 11:35

Proposed Public Library Standards

The Office of Library and Information Services is revising and updating the Minimum Standards for Rhode Island Public Libraries, as charged by the Library Board of Rhode Island.

01/24/2025 - 10:52

New DA2 Wifi Enabled Player Machine

Big news to start the new year: This spring NLS will begin offering patrons a new audiobook player, replacing the first generation of players introduced in 2009.

This player, model DA2, has new features including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and 28 GB of internal storage.

01/17/2025 - 08:47

The Governor’s proposed FY26 state budget for libraries is now available

The Governor’s proposed FY26 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.53%.

01/15/2025 - 11:36

That All MAy eRead Program, January 28

On January 28, the topic for the That All May eRead program will be Navigating Books and Articles with NLS Braille eReaders.

There will be a short presentation, and then we will take questions regarding the presentation or anything else about the eReaders.