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

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

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

👀 Did you see @NorthSciLibrary's Medical Kits featured in the current @amlibraries issue? Kits were purchased through grant funds awarded by our office thanks to funding from the @US_IMLS 🙌

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

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/

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.

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 @olisri @rilibraries @RILINK

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

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

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

LISTEN: Cheryl Space, @9librariespvd Director, talks to Luis Hernandez of @ThePublicsRadio about how the #libraries have changed since COVID, what the future holds, and why libraries remain integral to our #communities #RI #PVD @rila @olisri @ALALibrary thepublicsradio.org/episode/pandem…

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

Did you know the @URILibraries 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…

"16×20-foot garden was supported by a grant from the Rhode Island Office of Library & Information Services." @olisri @provlib @US_IMLS @LibraryPolicy @EveryLibrary @universityofri @NELAlibraries uri.edu/news/2022/10/m…

Check out @GeorgeHailLib's free virtual tour of Warren's museum now available, made possible in part with ARPA funds from @US_IMLS! eastbayri.com/stories/free-v…

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

"@WoonsocketLib awarded $22,000 grant from @olisri using funds from @US_IMLS through American Rescue Plan Act to implement library’s newest programming vehicle: @gocharliecart" @LibraryPolicy @EveryLibrary valleybreeze.com/news/north_smi…

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 @olisri using funds from the @US_IMLS

#sensoryfriendly library bags, available at all @9librariespvd locations, contain resources for library users who process sensory information differently and help them to get more from their visits. @olisri @rilibraries #neurodiverse #autism #pvd #ri communitylibrariespvd.org/sensorybags