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$14,088,248
State Aid for Libraries
152
Certified Libraries
1,715,728
Items moved through Delivery
1,332
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OLIS News and Updates
Delivery Item Count will take place October 18-24. Participation and reporting is required for all LORI libraries. The item count reporting form opens for submissions on Sunday, October 25 and closes Tuesday, November 10.
"America at 250: A Census Data Journey Through Time" and "Public Library Trustee Training" are among the CE courses we offer for Fall 2026. Register today!
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Model policies are now available to guide compliance with RI's Freedom to Read Act.
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On Thursday, October 29, 2026, NLS will make NLS HumanWare Braille eReader software version 3.1 available to patrons.
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The topic for the Thursday, November 12, 2026, Many Faces of BARD program will be An Overview of the Many Faces of BARD.
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The next NLS Music Notes Webinar for patrons and network staff will take place Thursday, October 22, at 7 p.m. eastern time. Please join us.
Local Library Programs
October 30, 2026
➧ Walking Club at (9:00 am-10:00 am)
➧ RI Works at (9:30 am-11:30 am)
➧ Movie Matinee: Curious George A Halloween Boo Fest at (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Friday Morning Halloween Storytime for ages 5 and under at (10:00 am-10:30 am)
➧ Preschool story time at (10:00 am-10:45 am)
➧ A Matter of Balance at (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
➧ Homeschool Hub: Frankenstein a Fairy Tale at (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Baby/Toddler Playgroup at (10:00 am-11:00 am)
➧ Knitting and Crochet Club at (10:00 am-11:30 am)
➧ Adult All Abilities Drop-In at (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
Featured Public Library
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Oaklawn Branch Library
Borrow a ukulele kit and learn how to play!
230 Wilbur Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920