06/18/2024 - 15:15

State Aid to Libraries Fiscal Year 2025

The FY25 state budget, as passed by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor, includes full funding for State Aid to Libraries at 25% of local appropriations.

06/04/2024 - 12:05

Open Now: RI Digital Equity State Challenge Process

ConnectRI needs your help collecting challenges to the internet connectivity map from the FCC to ensure funds are allocated to unserved and underserved areas in RI.

The State of Rhode Island is receiving $108.7 million dollars to improve broadband infrastructure - the wiring needed for high-speed internet.

05/06/2024 - 15:39

Announcing the 2024 RI Children's Book Award Winner

The 2024 Rhode Island Children's Book Award winner is Killer Underwear Invasion!: How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories by Elise Gravel!

05/06/2024 - 10:54

Celebrating Kids Reading Across RI 2024

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.

05/02/2024 - 09:40

2024 KRARI Kickoff Event

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.

04/29/2024 - 11:06

Library of Rhode Island Spring 2024 Delivery Item Count Results

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.

04/17/2024 - 09:42

Sharing Visions: 2024 New England Resource Sharing Conference

On Thursday, March 28th, members of the Sharing Visions Planning Committee presented "Sharing Visions: 2024 New England Resource Sharing Conference."

The conference consisted of sessions highlighting the newly revised Interlibrary Loan Code of the United States with Explanatory Text and resource shari

03/14/2024 - 12:13

LORI Delivery Item Count - Spring 2024

The Spring 2024 LORI Delivery Item Count will take place from Sunday, March 31 to Saturday, April 6, 2024. Participation is required for LORI member libraries.