@rilibraries

The Rhode Island Library Association (RILA) is a professional organization of librarians, library staff, trustees, friends, and library supporters.

 Rhode Island, USA
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Joined October 2009
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Libraries are magical places & your library card is the key to unlock scores of opportunities waiting inside! RI is lucky to have a superb network of public libraries & #LibraryCardSignUpMonth is a perfect time to check out free resources, books & activities they have to offer.
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Ocean State Libraries is aware that some RI residents have been targeted by a phone scam impersonating their local library. The Library will never call patrons to collect fines. To learn more about this scam, and how to keep yourself safe, please visit: oslri.org/phone-scam-info/
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TONIGHT: Library workers, leaders, & patrons from across New England join @AATonNEPM @ 6pm EST for a conversation about the critical work libraries are doing to promote #DigitalEquityNow & new funding in the infrastructure package to help power that work! nepm.org/programs/and-anothe…

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And Another Thing involves you in serious conversations about important issues facing the people of western New England. Journalists Dara Kennedy and Maya Shwayder speak with people from a wide...

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Don't miss this #RNCVII pre-conference session presented by @ALA_COSWL & its Chair, @loidagarciafebo. The session will seek to affect change & better understand factors that contribute to undermining/undervaluing Latinx women in the library workplace. reformaconference.org/schedu…
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We're halfway through the month, have you entered our library card design contest yet? Don't forget to submit your designs before September 30! Learn more at cranstonlibrary.org/library-… Open to Cranston residents with an OSL library card.
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Save the date: Join us for this exciting webinar, "School Librarians: Agents of Change 2.0"!
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RILA is partnering with @olisri to fund scholarships for individuals to attend @LibraryJournal Fostering an Antiracist Library Culture, 5-week online course September 28 - October 12. Applications are due by August 20th docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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🌻 Have you noticed our new picnic tables at Central? Take advantage of this beautiful weather (and our Free Outdoor Wifi!) and enjoy this new space.
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While we're all gathered virtually for #RILA2021, just want to shout out our RI library podcast community! #RhodyRadio is not the only game in the Ocean State! Check out these shows anywhere you get podcasts:
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As @VP Harris said during today’s event on Tribal broadband investment, “Access to internet means access to services.” Empowering Tribal communities with high-speed broadband access is essential, and libraries play a key role in supporting this work.
Screenshot of Vice President Harris speaking about broadband access in Tribal communities. ASL Interpreter is seen to her right, as well as the WH.gov logo.

ALT Screenshot of Vice President Harris speaking about broadband access in Tribal communities. ASL Interpreter is seen to her right, as well as the WH.gov logo.

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No library should have to access eBooks on unfair terms or at unfair prices. This legislation is critical for ensuring #eBooksForAll, and we're grateful for the hard work of Rhode Island library advocates & leaders like @senatormckenney & @LaurenHCarson that brought it here!
RILA@rilibraries13 May 2021
Thank you @senatormckenney for your support of H6246! Libraries and schools deserve #ebook access & at fair prices & terms. cranstononline.com/stories/f…
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Thanks to Rep. @LaurenHCarson (Rhode Island House Dist. 75) for introducing H6246 and former @senatormckenney for the op-ed. #eBooksForAll @rilibraries @Juli3Holden cranstononline.com/stories/f…
RILA@rilibraries13 May 2021
Thank you @senatormckenney for your support of H6246! Libraries and schools deserve #ebook access & at fair prices & terms. cranstononline.com/stories/f…
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Great news! The RI Council on Elem & Sec Educ officially endorsed the @aasl National Sch Lib Standards. Thanks to @shunicke @dtheiligbrooks and @RIDeptEd for helping to get this done @SchLibRI @rilibraries
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As we kick off #NationalLibraryWeek, it's a great time to get reacquainted with the resources our public libraries offer! From internet access & language learning to story hour & book clubs, they do it all. Check out the Ocean State Libraries app for more: oslri.org/mobileapp/
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It seems to a very good day to leave this here. Say thanks to a library worker today at @provcomlib or wherever they may be! #PVD #RI @rilibraries @olisri
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RILA retweeted
American Library Association@ALALibrary5 Apr 2021
#NationalLibraryWeek is in full swing! Here are five easy ways for the public to get involved. ilovelibraries.org/article/o…
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As part of #NationalPoetryMonth, we're offering #poetry bags full of hands-on, minds-on #activities for children ages 6-12 at all nine @provcomlib branches. Drop by between April 5-16 to grab the first of two bags! #Olneyville #PVD #libraries #create #write
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(1/2) The passage of the #AmericanRescuePlan is a seismic achievement for public libraries at a critical time. This includes $200Mil for @US_IMLS, over $7Bil for broadband equip/devices, and state/local/Tribal aid. #LibrariesStrong ala.org/news/press-releases/…
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Voting is now open for the 2021 Rhode Island Middle School book award! Students can vote in their school, library, or at the link below. Please vote only once! Teachers and librarians can gather votes through March 31. Voting link here: bit.ly/RIMSBA2021Vote
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Sen. Reed now speaks on the Build America's Libraries Act, critical legislation he introduced to help build and modernize library facilities across the country. Learn more about the bill (ala.org/advocacy/sites/ala.o…) and urge your Senators to #BuildLibraries: Bit.ly/BuildLibraries
Build America's Libraries Act - #BuildLibraries

ALT Build America's Libraries Act - #BuildLibraries

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