📰 Ocean State Libraries News
Ocean State Libraries News Today
Fast, Ad-Free News Updates
Stay updated with breaking news from Ocean State Libraries. Real-time updates on events, politics, business and more.
March 25, 2024
Whether you’re a cat person, dog person, or hedgehog person, one thing is for certain — you’ve definitely enjoyed a book featuring an animal character at one point in your
August 7, 2023
You may already be aware of some databases that are available through the library and the Ocean State Libraries consortium. Through AskRI.org you can access a variety of them, including
July 20, 2023
CUMBERLAND – According to a news release, a state Senate legislative grant has allowed the Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, to expand its Library of Things Collection, which
April 27, 2023
When Benjamin Franklin donated books in 1790 to establish the first public lending library in the United States, he surely could not have envisioned that checking out John Locke would expand to binoculars. A new program at the library allows visitors to borrow items ranging from a telescope to see the stars to a giant
April 12, 2023
The rising book censorship movement has reached Rhode Island, although so far it lacks the intensity seen in many regions of America. Still, libraries and organizations around the state are …
April 12, 2023
The rising book censorship movement has reached Rhode Island, although so far it lacks the intensity seen in many regions of America. Still, libraries and organizations around the state are …
April 12, 2023
The rising book censorship movement has reached Rhode Island, although so far it lacks the intensity seen in many regions of America. Still, libraries and organizations around the state are …
October 12, 2021
Gale hosted a 2-day, free online event for public libraries on Sept. 29 and 30 called Impact Live. Its theme was Connect, Inspire, Elevate, and it included talks by librarians, industry leaders, and authors. There were three simultaneous tracks on the first day and two tracks on the second.
September 29, 2021
Check out these events coming up in Greater Fall River.
April 28, 2021
Day Trip Greenvale Vineyards, 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth. (401) 847-3777; greenvale.com, is now open daily with ample outdoor seating, picnicking areas and a wine garden. Their estate-grown wines are provided by the bottle, glass, or flight. Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Check their Instagram for special food and music events @greenvalevineyards. This weekend The Dean Marketplace will be held Saturday, May...