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OLIS News and Updates

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Rhode Island Genealogical Society Preservation Grants

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.

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Reading Across Rhode Island Hosts Public Programming

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

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Northeast Summit on Climate Adaptation, Call for Participation

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

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Sustainable & Resilient New England Libraries Grant

This is a grant opportunity from the Association for Rural & Small Libraries. Grant applications due March 10, 2025.

Over the past three years, the Manton Foundation has partnered with ARSL to invest approximately $1.4 million to strengthen small and rural libraries ac

Let's Build an Inclusive Community! Olmstead Listening Sessions in-person and on Zoom

Share your experiences and ideas to help improve services for people with disabilities in Rhode Island.

We want to hear from people who are blind or have low vision about what’s working, what’s not, and what changes would make it easier to live, work, and

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Libraries Without Borders Seeks Partners for New Cohort

LWB seeks 5 libraries nationwide to continue expanding access to library offerings through intentional partnerships.

Libraries Without Borders is looking to partner with public libraries across the United States to enhance access and usage for underserved youth and fam