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The Office of Library and Information Services strengthens, connects, and empowers libraries to advance knowledge, connect communities, and enrich the lives of all Rhode Islanders.

LORI Grant Applications Open
LORI libraries can apply for LORI Project Grants for projects from $10,000 to $27,500 and Mini Grants for projects from $2,500 to $7,500. Applications are open through 3/23.
FY27 Governor’s Proposed State Aid to Libraries
The Governor’s proposed FY27 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.1%
2026 Legislative Updates
View updates to library legislation introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly.

Service Highlights FY25

1,332
CE Events Registrations
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries

OLIS News and Updates

Carroll Center: Navigating Employment with Confidence

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Navigating Employment with Confidence: Wednesday, March 18 | 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. ET | Zoom

Carroll Center Free, Virtual Tech Talk

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Carroll Tech Talk: Friday, March 20 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET | Zoom

2026 LORI Grant Program Applications Open through 3/23

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LORI libraries can apply for LORI Project Grants for projects from $10,000 to $27,500 and Mini Grants for projects from $2,500 to $7,500. Applications are open through 3/23.

RI Libraries Wrap Up Winter Reading Challenge

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Rhode Island Winter Reading Challenge banner featuring an image of someone reading an open book while holding a cup of coffee

Nearly 2000 Rhode Islanders logged over 24,000 collective days of reading this February!

More news and updates

Local Library Programs

March 13, 2026

➧ Toddler Storytime at Glocester Manton Free Library (10:30 am-11:15 am)
➧ Bilingual Storytime at Middletown Public Library (10:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ All About Weather Storytime @ Knightsville at Knightsville Branch Library (10:30 am-11:00 am)
➧ Drop-in Craft & Playtime in the Community Room at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (10:30 am-2:00 pm)
➧ Tiverton Book Group at Union Branch Library (10:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Healthy Kids with Kim Gaffett at Island Free Library (10:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ One on One Tech Help at Riverside Branch Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Family Story Time - Drop-In at Barrington Public Library (11:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Preschool Science at George Hail Free Library (11:00 am-11:45 am)
➧ Family Bilingual Story Class / Cuentos Bilingües en Familia at Pawtucket Public Library (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
Other local library programs

Featured Public Library

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Conimicut Branch Library

Conimicut Branch Library

Our knitting club is always looking for new members.

55 Beach Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889

(401) 737-6546

Rhode Island Library Directory