Libraries and librarians are heroes in the homeschool community. But we know it's not always easy to find resources to support this unique group of patrons. This page provides resources on understanding homeschooling, local communities that can help you connect with homeschoolers, and ways to support the homeschoolers in your community.

Local Homeschool Advocacy Groups

Local advocacy and support organizations provide information about the basics of homeschooling: the laws and regulations, the procedures to follow, and how to get started as a family. Their websites are a wealth of information and should be the starting point for any Rhode Islander beginning their homeschool adventure.

• ENRICHri - the largest secular homeschool support group in Rhode Island; its Resources page provides recommendations of books, websites, podcasts, curriculum, and local groups for homeschoolers.
• RI Guild of Home Teachers (RIGHT) - largest Christian homeschool support group in Rhode Island.

Local Homeschool Groups

There are many local homeschool groups of parents who gather for co-ops, field trips, classes, special events (everything from science fairs to proms) and casual meet ups.  These groups change from year-to-year so it is difficult to maintain a list.  Homeschool families can easily find these on Facebook groups.

How To Connect

Tell one homeschooler about your resources/programs and the word will spread quickly! 
Also, ENRICHri and RIGHT are happy to share details about library programming aimed at homeschoolers.  You can email information to those organizations and they will share widely.

Resources About How Libraries Support the Homeschool Community

• Articles
• Public Libraries Welcome Growing Homeschool Population, ALA
• A Space Away from Home, American Libraries Magazine
• Make Room for Homeschoolers, American Libraries Magazine
• Webinar
• Info2Go: How Libraries Can Better Support Homeschooling Families
• Presentation
• ENRICHri's 2025 Rhode Island Library Association Presentation: Supporting the Homeschool Community

Homeschool Magazines

• Secular | Eclectic | Academic Homeschoolers
• Practical Homeschooling
• The Old Schoolhouse