02/25/2025 - 10:58

2025 Summer Reading Mini-Grant Request Form Open

The 2025 Summer Reading Mini-Grant program request form is open through March 17 for public libraries interested in applying for funds to support educational programs this summer.

02/06/2025 - 07:52

Delivery cancelled Thursday, February 6

LORI Delivery is cancelled Thursday, February 6 due to the forecasted winter weather conditions.

02/03/2025 - 09:14

Delivery Holiday February 17

There is no delivery on February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day. School delivery is suspended February 17-21 for mid-winter recess.

01/31/2025 - 11:35

Proposed Public Library Standards

The Office of Library and Information Services is revising and updating the Minimum Standards for Rhode Island Public Libraries, as charged by the Library Board of Rhode Island.

01/17/2025 - 08:47

The Governor’s proposed FY26 state budget for libraries is now available

The Governor’s proposed FY26 state budget includes funding for State Aid to Libraries at 24.53%.

12/16/2024 - 08:39

2024 Staffing and Salaries Report Now Available

The Staffing and Salaries section of the 2024 Public Library Statistical Report is now available for download.

12/11/2024 - 13:22

Delivery Holidays

The end of the year brings forth additional delivery holidays. There will be no LORI delivery on Dec 24, 25 & 31 and Jan 1. Please report any additional library closures.

11/21/2024 - 14:13

Delivery Holiday - Thanksgiving

There is no LORI delivery on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving. (School library delivery is also cancelled for Wednesday, November 27).