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Upcoming Events

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OLIS Public Library Directors' Meeting

Join OLIS to hear updates from the Chief and other OLIS staff, learn about opportunities from potential partners around the state and connect with fellow public library directors. If any...
Date:
Monday, May 11, 2026
Time:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Location:
OLIS Continuing Education
Categories:
Management
Register! - 76 seats left

OSL Cataloging Q&A

Join the OSL Catalogers for our monthly cataloging Q&A! Are there pesky items that have been sitting on your shelf or hiding in a desk drawer for a while and need to be looked at? Drop in at any time...
Date:
Monday, May 11, 2026
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Virtual Meeting - OSL
Categories:
Ocean State Libraries > Cataloging Ocean State Libraries > Clean Up Initiative
Register! - 50 seats left

How to use media and information literacy events to engage teens and communities [WEBJUNCTION]

From Webjunction: Organizing and hosting events focused on media and information literacy topics can bring together teens and the larger community. In this session, staff from the Center for an...
Date:
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Time:
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Webinar
Categories:
Literacy > Media Literacy Youth Services > Young Adult
How to use media and information literacy events to engage teens and communities [WEBJUNCTION]

Kids Reading Across RI Virtual Author Event: Eden Royce

Kick off Kids Reading Across RI 2026 with a live, virtual discussion with Conjure Island author Eden Royce. Schools, public libraries, homeschoolers, and children's literature lovers are invited to...
Date:
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time:
8:30am - 9:30am
Location:
Categories:
Register! - 98 seats left
Kids Reading Across RI Virtual Author Event: Eden Royce

OSL Item Groups Training

​​​​​​This training is for all library staff who add magazines, travel guides, test books, or other serials in Koha. The training will review what Item Groups are, how to attach your items to the corr...
Date:
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time:
9:30am - 10:30am
Location:
Categories:
Ocean State Libraries > Cataloging Ocean State Libraries > Koha ILS
Register! - 24 seats left

Technology Working Group

The Technology Working Group is appropriate for anyone who is responsible for evaluating, selecting, troubleshooting and maintaining the technology in their library. If you are the one everyone calls...
Date:
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 11:30am
Location:
Virtual Meeting - OSL
Categories:
Ocean State Libraries > Technology Technology
Register! - 93 seats left
Technology Working Group

Empowering Library Staff and Customers: Building A Culture of Teamwork and Trust [NICHE ACADEMY]

From NICHE ACADEMY: Join Christine Feldmann and Catherine Hollerbach for a conversation about how libraries can cultivate a strong, inclusive workplace culture that empowers staff and strengthens...
Date:
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Webinar
Categories:
Management Professional Skills
Empowering Library Staff and Customers: Building A Culture of Teamwork and Trust [NICHE ACADEMY]

OSL Executive Board Meeting

FY 2026 OSL Business Meetings Please register for meetings links and updates. Agenda items are due to the OSL President cc: Executive Director two weeks prior to the meeting. Meeting packets are...
Date:
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time:
9:30am - 11:30am
Location:
Virtual Meeting - OSL
Categories:
Ocean State Libraries > Meeting
Register! - 91 seats left

OSL Boston Globe Demo

Join us for a demo of the Boston Globe digital platform. This subscription includes unlimited articles and archives dating back to 1872, podcasts and videos, in-depth investigations, exclusive...
Date:
Monday, May 18, 2026
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Virtual Meeting - OSL
Categories:
Ocean State Libraries
Register! - 90 seats left

AskRI Presents: Exploring Your Options After High School with Tutor.com

Wondering what you should do after high school? Want to be sure you know all your options before you make a decision? Join us as we explore the pros and cons or gives and takes of following high...
Date:
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time:
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Online, OLIS Continuing Education
Categories:
Technology > Skills
AskRI Presents: Exploring Your Options After High School with Tutor.com

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