Ramapo Catskill
Library System
N e w s
January 18, 2022

Open Meeting Law Update
 
Senate Bill S7623A: Extends provisions of law authorizing political subdivisions to permit any public body to hold meetings remotely and without in-person access during the COVID-19 state disaster emergency.
 
Current status: Approved by Governor
 
Click here for more details
 


Application Deadline Approaching: Digital Navigator
 
The Digital Navigators of the Hudson Valley is a new program by which participants from libraries and community-based organizations will be trained to become trusted guides who assist community members in accessing and using technology--something you most likely already do! The training will provide the resources necessary for participants to perform new services that include: assistance with affordable internet access, device acquisition, technical skills, and application support. All training will be conducted virtually. Digital navigators will have the ability to receive $900 for your organization as an investment incentive.
 
On January 7, 2022 we held an information and Q&A session, you can view that here.
 
Click here to learn more about the program, including training dates and program timeline.
 

RCLS Mock Caldecott Winners

On January 13, library staff from around the system came together on Zoom to discuss the best picture books of the year. Participants were divided into four groups. Each group discussed ten books, and picked a winner and honor books from those ten titles. 
 
To learn more about the Caldecott Award, click here. The 2022 Caldecott Award winner will be announced during the Youth Media Awards on January 24, 2022.
 
 
Group 1
 
Mock Caldecott Winner: 
Someone Builds a Dream 
by Lisa Wheeler
 Honor: Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor
Honor: Time for Bed, Old House 
by Janet Costa Bates
Honor: Vampenguin 
by Lucy Ruth Cummins
 
Group 2
 
Mock Caldecott Winner: 
Wolfboy
 by Andy Harkness

Honor: Yes & No by Elisha Cooper
Honor: Outside, Inside by LeUyen Pham
Group 3
 
Mock Caldecott Winner: 
Milo Imagines the World 
by Matt de la Pena

Honor: We Became Jaguars 
by Dave Eggers
Honor: Dream Street 
by Tricia Elam Walker
Honor: Chez Bob by Bob Shea
 
Group 4
 
Mock Caldecott Winner: 
Wishes by Muon Thi Van
 Honor: Wonder Walkers 
by Micha Archer
Honor: Inside Cat by Brendan Wenzel
Honor: The Longest Letsgoboy 
by Derick Wilder
 
RCLS Blood Drive
 
 Thursday, February 24, 2022
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
 
To schedule an appointment please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: RCLSNY
Community News
Great Job, Newburgh Free Library!
 

Member Library COVID Status
The Member Library COVID Status page of the RCLS website has been updated. If you would like to know your neighboring library's hours and services, click here.
 
To update your library's status, contact Eileen Acosta at eacosta@rcls.org
 

RCLS Continuing Education
Check out these exciting RCLS continuing education opportunities! Please note that as of February 2022, RCLS will use LibCal for event registration.
 
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
Introduction to Library Sustainability: February 1st; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
102: Intermediate Library Trustee Education: February 15th; 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.
 

Internet LOL

Did you find something funny online that library staff can relate to?
 
Now accepting library humor submissions to end our newsletter with a smile.
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jgoldfarb@rcls.org.
Ramapo Catskill Library System
619 Route 17M 
Middletown, NY 10940
845.243.3747
www.rcls.org