OLIS News and Updates

The topic for the Thursday, July 16, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be Updated Preference Options in the My Talking Books Skill on Alexa: Part 1. 

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

The RI Public Library Annual Survey (PLAS) opens on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Public libraries are required to submit the PLAS in order to qualify for state library grant-in-aid.

Celebrate Freedom 250!

Celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday by visiting the VA Freedom 250 Virtual Exhibit.

There will be no delivery for libraries on Friday, July 3 in observance of July 4th. Delivery will run on Monday, July 6.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 2:00-3:30 p.m. Eastern via Zoom

There is no statewide delivery on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

The topic for the Tuesday, June 30, 2026, That All May eRead online program will be Typing Special Characters Using Your NLS eReader. 

In the remaining time after the presentation, we will answer any questions you have about the NLS Braille eReader.

For the complete schedule of events see the link below.

https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/summer-reading/