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Service Highlights FY25
$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
CE Events Registrations
OLIS News and Updates
Review the RI Freedom to Read Act for Public Libraries webinar to learn about the Freedom to Read Act, the model policies, and the responsibilities of public libraries under the law, including how you may adjust your existing policies and procedures to accommodate the provisions of the Freedom to Read Act.
We want to hear from you! Complete the survey by November 20.
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There is no statewide LORI delivery on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
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We want to hear from you! Complete the survey by November 20.
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Explore what the Census Bureau data tools have to offer in our CE workshops on November 9 and 16.
Local Library Programs
November 13, 2026
➧ Performing Arts in Libraries (PALS) Presents: What Do You Do with a Problem? at (5:00 pm-6:00 pm)
➧ TEENS: Movie Night - The Hunger Games at (6:00 pm-8:30 pm)
➧ Peer Recovery Block Island at (6:30 pm-7:30 pm)
➧ Woolley Closed at (7:00 pm-7:00 pm)
➧ Spanish for Beginners! at (9:00 pm-10:00 pm)
November 14, 2026
➧ Friends of the Library Jewelry and Handbag Sale at (9:00 am-2:00 pm)
➧ Growing Your Business Financial Management at (9:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ ILSR ESOL Advanced at (9:30 am-1:30 pm)
➧ ORS at (9:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ private use at (9:45 am-12:15 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Exeter Public Library
Home learning resources for all ages, plus native seeds and gardens, Chelsea Park playground, and a nature trail too!
773 Ten Rod Rd.
Exeter, RI 02822