News & Events

National Library Legislative Day 2013
Library Board of RI members and others met with members of Congress and policy groups in Washington, DC to advocate for libraries.

Kids Reading Across Rhode Island
KIDS Reading Across Rhode Island, Rhode Island's One Book, One State community read program for kids, is kicking off its 4th year on June 1st!

2013 Summer Reading Program
Visit your local public library this summer and dig into reading with presentations by summer reading program educators and artists.

Minimum Standards and Regulations for Rhode Public Libraries
The Library Board of Rhode Island has accepted proposed Minimum Standards and Regulations for RI Public Libraries. The comment period is now open; a hearing will be held May 30.

Submit the April 2013 LORI Delivery Items Count
Submit the LORI delivery items count you collected April 7 through April 13. Questions? Call 574-9308 or review the delivery survey instructions for more information.

Fall 2012 OLIS-LORI Delivery Items Count Results
45,694 items were transported in the LORI Delivery system during the week of December 2, 2012.

Governor's Proposed State Aid to Libraries 2014
The Governor has proposed level funding for state library aid in fiscal year 2014.

OLIS Continuing Education: Spring 2013
The spring programs feature youth services and adult services. More programs will be added throughout the month of February.