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State of Rhode Island, Office of Library & Information Services , An agency of the Department of Administration

OLIS News and Updates

On May 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM Eastern time, software version 2.1 will be released.

This version of the software will add new features such as access to bookshare for those who have a bookshare account, the ability to operate the unit i

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The topic for the Thursday, May 9, Many Faces of BARD program will be Using the Siri Shortcuts for BARD. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. eastern time and last for one hour.

This program will be recorded.  The session will begin with a brief presentation.

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The 2024 Rhode Island Children's Book Award winner is Killer Underwear Invasion!: How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories by Elise Gravel!
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On May 4th, the Rhode Island State House was abuzz with excitement as families, authors, and community organizations gathered to kick off the 15th year of KRARI.
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Join us at the RI State House on May 4th for a kickoff celebration featuring authors Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass and activities from local libraries and community organizations.
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The NLS, National Library Services Summer Reading Program will run from Monday, June 24, through Friday, August 9th, 2024.

The registration links for the 2024 NLS Summer Reading events will be posted on the NLS website at https://tin

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The LORI Spring 2024 item count was held from March 31 to April 6. A total of 36,516 items moved through the statewide delivery network.
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Books from Xavier Society are compatible with the NLS Talking Books program!

"We've got some brand new books that are grand slams!

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