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The Central & William Hall Libraries now have videoconferencing equipment available for hosting & attending virtual meetings. Visit cranstonlibrary.org/meeting-rooms for more info. This project was made possible in part by a grant from the RI Office of Library & Information Services using funds from the IMLS

#sensoryfriendly library bags, available at all Community Libraries of Providence locations, contain resources for library users who process sensory information differently and help them to get more from their visits. RI Office of Library & Information Services RILA #neurodiverse #autism #pvd #ri communitylibrariespvd.org/sensorybags

"Woonsocket Library awarded $22,000 grant from RI Office of Library & Information Services using funds from IMLS through American Rescue Plan Act to implement library’s newest programming vehicle: @gocharliecart" ALA Public Policy & Advocacy EveryLibrary valleybreeze.com/news/north_smi…

It is so wonderful to see statewide pandemic project Rhody Radio continue to thrive, and become more accessible! Congratulations!

Check out George Hail Free Library's free virtual tour of Warren's museum now available, made possible in part with ARPA funds from IMLS! eastbayri.com/stories/free-v…

"16×20-foot garden was supported by a grant from the Rhode Island Office of Library & Information Services." RI Office of Library & Information Services Prov Public Library IMLS ALA Public Policy & Advocacy EveryLibrary URI New England Library Association uri.edu/news/2022/10/m…

Did you know the URI Libraries is home to the world's largest collection of sewing patterns? There's always something to explore in RI Libraries. onlyinyourstate.com/rhode-island/w…

Congrats NarragansettLibrary! OLIS is thrilled to see this long-awaited project get underway! independentri.com/news/article_5…

LISTEN: Cheryl Space, Community Libraries of Providence Director, talks to Luis Hernandez of The Public's Radio 89.3FM about how the #libraries have changed since COVID, what the future holds, and why libraries remain integral to our #communities #RI #PVD Rila RI Office of Library & Information Services American Library Association thepublicsradio.org/episode/pandem…

We’re excited to announce that Rhody Radio is a proud recipient of a RI Humanities mini grant! These grant funds will help us continue to provide listeners with quality, diverse programming and episode transcripts. Thank you!

Heart of the Community: Westerly Library constantly evolving to meet 21st-century needs thewesterlysun.com/news/westerly/… via The Westerly Sun

A great write up featuring one of RI's wonderful small libraries, Ashaway Free Library. thewesterlysun.com/news/richmond-…

Calling all Librarians! Join our Reading Across RI Chairs this Wednesday to find out about the 2023 program and how your library can participate. Register here: olis-ri.libcal.com/event/9948488 RI Office of Library & Information Services RILA RILINK

In partnership with the Providence Veterans Center, the library is now offering gun locks to the community, free of charge. Each cable lock comes packaged with instructions for use, along with resources from the Veterans Crisis Line. Ask for a free gun lock at the circ desk.

The Cranston Public Library is proud to announce it has become an institutional member of the Talking Books Library. To learn more about the Talking Books Library and the Talking Books Library Kit, visit: cranstonlibrary.org/TalkingBooksPR/

RI Public Library Annual Survey Data from FY22 are available now on the OLIS website. olis.ri.gov/stats/pls/data…

👀 Did you see North Scituate Public Library's Medical Kits featured in the current American Libraries issue? Kits were purchased through grant funds awarded by our office thanks to funding from the IMLS 🙌

The latest OLIS News and Updates: smore.com/y5amp

We're honored to present our 2023 ribook #ReadingAcrossRhodeIsland episode produced in collaboration with #DownTimeCPL! Tayla is joined by Sara Nović and Nancy Maguire-Heath, director of RI School Deaf, to talk about Sara's book TRUE BIZ youtu.be/7cC9rr2Lda0

Last week, Karen Mellor and Nicolette Baffoni enjoyed showcasing IMLS grant-funded library projects, like the new chess space at East Providence's East Providence Public Library and many more incredible project. Thanks for visiting, Madison!