OLIS News & Updates

Excite Transformation™ For Libraries
An intensive team-based experiential learning program for all types of libraries.

Back to the Futures Conference! Conference Recap
Didn't attend the Futures Conference? Here is your chance to learn all about it!

OLIS-LORI Delivery Items Count
All LORI Libraries receiving delivery service should begin their items count on Sunday, October 22 through Saturday, October 28. Items Count Worksheet

2018 Summer Reading Program Performer's Application(s)
To be considered as a performer for the Summer Reading Program, performers must submit an application by Tuesday, October 10 at 12:00 pm to audition in the Performer's Showcase.

RI Governor Proclaims Information Literacy Month

The Rhode Island Library Association’s Information Literacy Action Round Table (ILART) in celebrating the signing of Information Literacy Proclamation by Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea...

Cornucopia of RI presents: A Source of Peace: Libraries & Immigration

Join Cornucopia of Rhode Island: A Library Community of Color at its annual fall mini conference for an engaging presentation of informative initiatives and best practices of how area libraries are working with immigrants in their local communities...

Grant Opportunities from RICH

Each fall the Rhode Island Humanities Council (RICH) offers free information workshops about its major and mini grant opportunities. Logan Hinderliter, Program Officer, Grants and Partnerships is going to four RI public libraries in the next few weeks to present detailed information and be available for questions. More details available on the Council’s calendar...

Safety and Violence Prevention Resources from ALA

The American Library Association (ALA) offers resources and best practices regarding violence prevention, emergency preparedness, and other valuable resources...

Banned Book Week Sept. 24-30, 2017

To celebrate “Banned Book Week” read a book that helped shape America. The Library of Congress created a list of influential books for us to read. Call Talking Books Plus at 401-574-9310 or email us at olis.tbplus@olis.ri.gov...

Great News – “How Reading Helps You Live Longer”

Listen to Innovation Hub’s Kara Miller interview with researcher Avni Bavishi while they discuss the longevity and cognitive benefits of reading books. Now that you listened to Kara and Avni, here are a few popular books in our collection to read and improve yourself...

How Nature Can Make You A Healthier Person

On September 8th, Kara Miller’s program “Innovation Hub” interviewed Florence Williams, the author of “The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative”. Listen to their discussion by selecting Innovation Hub. We don’t have Florence Williams’ book at this time; however...

Hurricane Season 2017

Rhode Islanders’ with disabilities may register with the Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry to help protect themselves from harm if a storm comes our way...

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