Ramapo Catskill
Library System
N e w s
January 4, 2022
The Palisades Free Library Hosts its first Winterfest Celebration
On Saturday, December 4th The Palisades Free Library hosted its first Winterfest celebration in honor of the publication of the 4th edition of the community cookbook, Pots & Pans in Palisades. Three hundred people came to shop from vendors selling holiday and seasonal merchandise. Teen volunteers helped with games, crafts and stories for children. The cookbook was compiled over the pandemic with contributions from 100 community members who shared recipes, photographs and stories about Palisades.


RCLS and Member Libraries Met with Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick
On Monday, December 13th, RCLS and member libraries met with New York Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick to discuss current initiatives and the state of libraries. Thank you for being a library champion, Senator Reichlin-Melnick!
Universal Letter Writing Week  January 9th-15th
Universal Letter Writing Week is celebrated the second full week of every January, and is a seven day writing challenge. Use this week to hand write letters and reconnected with family members, old friends, neighbors, or anyone special in your life. For more information click here.
Community News
Let's Give a Warm Welcome to RCLS's Newest Employee
  
Kelsey Milner recently joined RCLS as a part-time cataloger. In this role she will be creating original catalog records for materials lacking pre-existing records, such as foreign language items, self-published materials, and local history items. She also works for Southeastern NY Library Resources Council as the Resource Sharing and Cataloging Librarian. When not wrangling metadata, Kelsey enjoys reading, exploring the Hudson Valley, and playing guitar.  

Forthcoming Winter 2022 Best Sellers List
The forthcoming Winter 2022 Best Sellers List is now available. For a complete list click here.
 
For more information on book recommendations please contact our very own Bookwerm, Eileen Acosta, at Bookwerm@RCLS.org.
 

RCLS Has Extra Copies of Roxy
RCLS has a limited number of copies of the book Roxy by Neal and Jarrod Shusterman for sale. Copies are $15.10 and come with a signed book plate. If you are interested, please complete this order form.
 
If you would like to watch the recording of the virtual author visit that took place on November 15th please contact Joanna at jgoldfarb@rcls.org and she will send you a link to the video.  

RCLS Professional Development Scholarship
The application period for the Spring 2022 RCLS Professional Development Scholarship is now open until Friday, January 7, 2022. If you haven't already, click here for more information on this amazing opportunity.

RCLS Continuing Education:
Check out these exciting RCLS continuing education opportunities!
Advocacy 101; January 6th; 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Continuing Education Credit Q&A; January 11th; 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM 
Trustee Training Tuesdays: Advocacy 101; January 11th; 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mock Caldecott Discussion; January 13th; 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 
Virtual Booktalks: How-To; January 19th; 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mock Newbery; January 20th; 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Mock Printz Discussion; January 20th; 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Virtual Narcan Training; January 24th; 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Basic Library Trustee Education 101; January 25th; 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM


RCLS Board News
RCLS Board Meeting
The RCLS Board Meeting will take place in person with the option of Zoom on Tuesday, January 18th at 5:00 p.m. at the RCLS Headquarters located on 619 Route 17M, Middletown, NY 10940. This is an open meeting and all are invited to attend.
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Ramapo Catskill Library System
619 Route 17M 
Middletown, NY 10940
845.243.3747
www.rcls.org