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%.

12/16/2024 - 08:39

2024 Staffing and Salaries Report Now Available

The Staffing and Salaries section of the 2024 Public Library Statistical Report is now available for download.

12/11/2024 - 13:22

Delivery Holidays

The end of the year brings forth additional delivery holidays. There will be no LORI delivery on Dec 24, 25 & 31 and Jan 1. Please report any additional library closures.

11/21/2024 - 14:13

Delivery Holiday - Thanksgiving

There is no LORI delivery on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving. (School library delivery is also cancelled for Wednesday, November 27).

11/06/2024 - 12:30

Delivery Holiday - November 11

There is no LORI delivery on Veterans Day - Monday, November 11, 2024.

10/18/2024 - 13:54

LORI Delivery Item Count - Fall 2024

The fall item count takes place Sunday, October 27 through Saturday, November 2 for all LORI member libraries. The item count form will be open Nov 4-16.

10/11/2024 - 15:58

Rhode Island Selected to Participate in Ready NOW Project

The West Warwick Public Library, in partnership with OLIS, has been selected to participate in national Ready NOW project.

10/03/2024 - 14:44

Delivery Holiday - October 14

There will be no LORI delivery on Monday, October 14, 2024.