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!
Today is National Chess Day! ♟️ IMLS Senior Program Officer Madison Bolls is visiting @WeaverLibrary in Rhode Island, where they developed a chess space with literary resources near their teen space, since chess is understood in all languages.
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 https://t.co/bGAi1zIL2f
👀 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 🙌
Our March/April issue includes "Three Years Later," a special report on how the pandemic has reshaped libraries. Also: innovative medical librarianship, litter cleanup kits, and an interview with author and poet Clint Smith. Read the issue by article here: https://t.co/MKL8fZ8dhN
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: https://t.co/IZWwIdSctN
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: https://t.co/cHvudJD4Of
@olisri@rilibraries@RILINK
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
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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.
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Check out @GeorgeHailLib's free virtual tour of Warren's museum now available, made possible in part with ARPA funds from @US_IMLS! https://t.co/2tNpHJCIxH
We're excited to announce that Rhody Radio episode transcripts are now available! Our thanks to @ALALibrary and @NEHgov for funding this initiative, which will increase access for our deaf and hard of hearing community members #SHARP#a11y https://t.co/SHeXyCCV2Y
"@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 https://t.co/sffOmOLX2O
The Central & William Hall Libraries now have videoconferencing equipment available for hosting & attending virtual meetings. Visit https://t.co/CvNAbi1tyI for more info.
This project was made possible in part by a grant from the @olisri using funds from the @US_IMLS