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The Rhode Island Family Literacy Initiative (RIFLI) is a free, first-step family literacy program for adults and their children based at public libraries throughout Rhode Island. RIFLI offers English as a Second Language (ESL), citizenship preparation and computer instruction as well as children's programming, student resource support and links to library resources and services.

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RIFLI Second Annual Fundraiser Another Success!
October 2009, Hi Hat Club, Providence, RI

RIFLI students, the library community, adult education practitioners and those who support adult literacy joined together for a wonderful evening with the Boston Latin Band. Close to $3,000 was raised in support of RIFLI's free classes. Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts, State Representative Elizabeth Dennigan and Providence Mayor David Ciccilline attended.

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