The topic for the January 27 That All May eRead online program will be Using Your eReader with Your iPhone. We will answer any questions you have about the NLS Braille eReader.

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. EST and will last for one hour. The meeting will be recorded.

The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%

The next NLS Music Notes Zoom meeting for patrons and network staff will take place Tuesday, February 3, at 7 p.m. Eastern time.

We’re very excited to speak with our guest Karen Gearreald .

OLIS looks back on all the things they accomplished in the last calendar year.

OLIS Year in Review: 2025

The 2025 Kids Reading Across Rhode Island kickoff

OLIS was able to once again offer mini grants to public libraries to support Summer Reading Programs from June – August.

There is no delivery on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The topic for the Thursdays, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be Effectively Working with Book Series Using the My Talking Books Skill.

After the presentation and demonstration, we will answer any questions you have about the My Talking Books skill for Alexa-enabled smart speakers.

Log your reading every day in February, and get a chance to win fabulous prizes!

Libraries across the state have come together to offer a robust state-wide reading challenge in February 2026.

The Staffing and Salaries section of the 2025 Public Library Statistical Report is now available for download.