News & Events

Another Successful Kids Reading Across Rhode Island
Thanhha Lai, author of the 2013 Kids Reading Across Rhode Island book, Inside Out & Back Again, charmed and impressed both kids and adults at the 4th annual Kids Reading Across Rhode Island celebration at the State House on Saturday, June 1st.

Commissioner Gist Challenges Kids to Read This Summer
The Office of Library and Information Services is partnering with the Department of Education on Commissioner Deborah Gist's Summer Reading Challenge, "Dive Into a Book!"

New World Book Resources on AskRI
World Book has added two new resources, Early World of Learning and Academic World Book. AskRI now offers 12 World Book products, for learners of all ages.

Talking Times Newsletter
The Summer 2013 edition of the Talking Books Plus Newsletter is now available online, in print and in audio formats.

Kids Reading Across Rhode Island
KIDS Reading Across Rhode Island, Rhode Island's One Book, One State community read program for kids, is kicking off its 4th year on June 1st!

2013 Summer Reading Program
Visit your local public library this summer and dig into reading with presentations by summer reading program educators and artists.

Governor's Proposed State Aid to Libraries 2014
The Governor has proposed level funding for state library aid in fiscal year 2014.

OLIS Continuing Education: Spring 2013
The spring programs feature youth services and adult services. More programs will be added throughout the month of February.