Ramapo Catskill
Library System
N e w s
*Corrected*
September 15, 2021
New York  State Assemblyman Karl A. Brabenec Visits Monroe Free Library!
On Monday, August 30th Karl A. Brabenec visited The Monroe Free Library. Thank you for supporting Construction Aid!
 
For additional information click here.
Banned Books Week September 26th-October 2nd
Banned Books Week is an annual event that celebrates the freedom to read. It highlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools.
For more information about this national holiday and for a current list of banned books click here.
Banned Websites Awareness Day
In connection with Banned Books Week, on Wednesday, September 29th the American Association of School Libraries (AASL), aims to bring attention to the filtering of educational and social websites that are used by students and educators.
 
For more information click here.
 
Community News
2022 Banned Books Symposium
In partnership with Mount Saint Mary College, Southeastern New York Library Resources Council, Ramapo Catskill Library System, and BOCES School Library Systems of Dutchess, Orange-Ulster, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, a Banned Books Symposium will be taking place virtually on Saturday, March 5, 2022. For more information and to submit a proposal click here.
 
Please note that Presentation proposals accepted until Monday, November 1, 2021.  Accepted proposals will receive notification by Wednesday, December 1, 2021. For additional information please contact Jen Park (jen@rcls.org).  
Congratulations Matt Thorenz!
Matt Thorenz, of Moffat Library is being awarded the NSDAR Historic Preservation Recognition Award for his work on preserving and promoting the local history and genealogy resources in our area!
 
Mr. Thorenz will be doing a zoom presentation on his new book for the Friends Annual Meeting on Wednesday October 7th at 7:00 p.m. Click here to register.
 
Click here to purchase a copy of Mr. Thorenz's debut book: Images of America-Blooming Grove and Washingtonville. 
 
 
Coffee and Connect for BIPOC Library Workers:
On Monday, September 20th join the Coalition for Library Workers of Color (a NYLA roundtable) for a 1-hour virtual meetup/community space for BIPOC and members of marginalized communities within the library profession. This event is open to everyone!
 
Click here to register.
 
 
Gardiner Library Was Mentioned in Parade Magazine!
Our very own Gardiner Public Library was featured in Parade Magazine on Tuesday, August 31st in an article titled: 8 Creative Ways to Use Your Library Card (In addition to Checking Out Books).
 
To read the full article click here.
 
 
The Great Giveback
The Great Give Back is a Community Service Initiative created by the Suffolk County Library Directors Association and the Suffolk Cooperative Library System; in conjunction with the Nassau Library System.
 
Their mission 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.
 
For additional information on this exciting Saturday, October 16th event, click here.
 
Continuing Education at RCLS:
Check out the following virtual continuing education programs at RCLS:
•Getting the Most out of NoveList; Wednesday, September 22nd;
2:00PM-3:00PM
•Trustees: Session with a Parliamentarian; Thursday, September 30th; 6:30PM-7:30PM
•Privacy Basics on the Information Super Highway; Thursday, October 14th; 11:00AM-12:00PM
•Marketing 101; Wednesday, October 27th;
2:00PM-3:30PM
RCLS Board News
RCLS Board Meeting:
The RCLS Board Meeting will take place in person, on Monday, October 18th at 6:30 p.m. at the RCLS Headquarters located on 619 Route 17M Middletown, NY 10940. All are invited to attend!
*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