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%.

01/15/2025 - 11:36

That All MAy eRead Program, January 28

On January 28, the topic for the That All May eRead program will be Navigating Books and Articles with NLS Braille eReaders.

There will be a short presentation, and then we will take questions regarding the presentation or anything else about the eReaders.

01/14/2025 - 12:09

Let's Build an Inclusive Community! Olmstead Listening Sessions in-person and on Zoom

Share your experiences and ideas to help improve services for people with disabilities in Rhode Island.

We want to hear from people who are blind or have low vision about what’s working, what’s not, and what changes would make it easier to live, work, and

01/13/2025 - 12:02

The New American Bible Large Print, FREE from Xavier Society

Xavier Society for the Blind is pleased to announce the release of the New American Bible in large print! In 13 volumes! The Bible will be size 22 font, sans-serif.

They are also delighted to now provide the Mass Propers in large print every month - these are essentially the Missalettes for Mass and in

01/07/2025 - 13:01

Smart Speaker Program, January 16

The topic for the Thursday, January 16, 2025, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker program will be Searching for Books with the Smart Speaker.

The topic for the Thursday, January 16, 2025, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker program will be Searching for Books with the Smart Speaker.

01/06/2025 - 12:45

New DA2 Wifi-Enabled Player Machines

Big news to start the new year: This spring NLS will begin offering patrons a new audiobook player, replacing the first generation of players introduced in 2009.

This player, model DA2, has new features including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and 28 GB of internal storage.