Ramapo Catskill
Library System
N e w s

September 1, 2021
September 11th
We will never forget.
https://www.911memorial.org/
 
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month!
Now is a wonderful opportunity to go on line, or head over to your local library and sign-up for a library card! Check out your library's resources and remember, books serve as a wonderful way to learn, explore, and utilize your imagination.
 
Contact your local member library to sign-up! For more information about this holiday click here.

 
National Read a Book Day
This year National Read a book day falls on Monday, September 6th. Use this day to indulge in your favorite bookish tendencies guilt free! And don't forget to visit your local library to get recommendations for books in your preferred genre!
 
https://nationaltoday.com/national-read-book-day/
International Literacy Day
Wednesday, September 8th is International Literacy Day! This day serves as a right to celebrate our basic right to literacy.
 
https://en.unesco.org/commemorations/literacyday
Community News
RCLS Virtual Battle of the Books Winner!
On Saturday, August 28th, the RCLS Battle of the Books Committee hosted its very first virtual Battle of the Books. 11 Teams and a total of 63 teens participated. Teens read 8 books to prepare for this college bowl style competition.The grand prize was a virtual author visit with Jennifer Latham, author of Dreamland Burning!
 
After 18 rounds of competition, congratulations to the top teams:
 
•Mamakating Library
 
•New City Library
 
•Thrall Library
 
To view the competition bracket click here.
 
 
 
2021 Summer Reading Survey
The summer reading surveys are here! Every member library is required to submit one survey online via Survey Monkey by Wednesday, September 22nd. To submit your survey click here.
 
Please refer to the worksheet that has been emailed to you for any questions you might have. And for additional information, please contact Joanna at jgoldfarb@rcls.org.

The Great Give Back
The Great Give Back will take place on Saturday, October 16th. The mission of the Great Giveback is to provide a day of opportunities for the patrons of the Public Libraries of New York State to participate in meaningful, service-oriented experiences. Sign up here.
 
https://thegreatgiveback.org/
RCLS Adult Literacy Mini-Grant Program
Applicants for the RCLS Adult Literacy Mini-Grant Program are now being accepted until October 8th. The Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS) Literary Grant Program helps member libraries provide citizen information services, financial education, job assistance, and educational training to improve literacy or digital skills to veterans, minority groups, blind, physically disabled, or seniors, who live within the RCLS service area. A member library can apply for a minimum of $250, and up to a maximum award of $1,500.
 
For additional information, or to apply please contact Jen at  jen@rcls.org.

Minisink Valley Public Library Initiative
 Mark your calendars and join in the conversation. All are invited to attend the following meetings:
 
• September 22nd at 7:00 p.m.
-Mt. Hope Senior Center
 
• September 29th at 10:00 a.m.
-Slate Hill Fire House
 
• October 6th at 7:00 p.m.
-Mt. Hope Senior Center
 
• October 13th at 7:00 p.m.
-Slate Hill Fire House
 
• October 20th at 10:00 a.m.
-Greenville Resource Center
 
• November 10th at 10:00 a.m.
-Greenville Resource Center
 
For more information about the initiative click here.
 
The Bookwerm
Please be sure to check in with our local resident Bookwerm Eileen Acosta for book recommendations! A few of her recent favorites are:
 
• The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
 
• Sutton by J.R. Moehringer  
 
• The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat by Edward Kelsey Moore
 
• Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
 
For more book recommendations email: Bookwerm@rcls.org  
 
 
 

RCLS Board News 
 
RCLS Annual Board Meeting:
The RCLS  Annual Board Meeting is scheduled to take place virtually via Zoom on Friday, September 10th at 10:00 a.m. Mark you calendars, all are invited to attend!
 
It's not too late to register, click here!

*Share all of your exciting library news with Jennifer (jascienzo@rcls.org) if you would like to be featured in the newsletter!*

Ramapo Catskill Library System
619 Route 17M • Middletown, NY 10940 • 845.243.3747
www.rcls.org