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RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS
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January 22, 2023 is the Lunar New Year! The sign of Rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture. 2023 is predicted to be a year of hope.
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February is Black History Month and Ethnic Equality Month
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RCLS Professional Development Scholarship The application period for the Spring 2023 RCLS Professional Development Scholarship is open until February 3rd, 2022. The Professional Development Scholarship seeks to improve the skills and abilities of our member library staff who wish to attend a professional development program or course but are unable due to budgetary constraints. For more information and to download the application
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YOUTH MEDIA AWARDS 2023! The 2023 Youth Media Award announcements will take place on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. CT, ALA's newest conference offering launched in 2022. Winners are selected by committees composed of librarians and other literature and media experts. The awards encourage original and creative work in the field of children’s and young adult literature and media. For more information about the individual awards, click HERE |
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~ MARK YOUR CALENDAR ~ FEBRUARY 28, 2023 IS LIBRARY ADVOCACY DAY! NYLA is leading the charge to advocate for library funding and legislation that will aid us in continuing our work throughout our local communities... Jen Park, RCLS Government Specialist, will be providing details concerning appointments with our local legislators Stay tuned... SEE THE CONTINUING EDUCATION SECTION OF THIS NEWSLETTER TO REGISTER FOR THE RCLS ADVOCACY WORKSHOP
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From Bach to Rock: Interpreting Sound on the Cello with Alex Prizgintas Saturday, February 4, 2023 12:00-1:00 PM Regional musician Alex Prizgintas brings his program to the Ellenville Public Library and Museum. In addition to performing the cello in its traditional form, Alex employs an assortment of guitar pedals to generate altered tones. He couples music with a historical narrative that traces the history of baroque-era composers, jazz artists, and Rock n’ Roll bands. A special event for audiences of any age, his performances have been enjoyed by patrons at numerous venues throughout the RCLS service area.
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Click on the image above to visit the library's Year of the Arts LibGuide & view past month's programming and register for upcoming 2023 programs! (Monroe Free Library programs are open to current library card holders in the Ramapo Catskill Library System)
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Monroe Free Library loves the Arts! Beginning in July of 2022 MFL started their "Year of the Arts" - a themed series of programs and services that will continue through June 2023. Each month, the library focuses on a different Arts discipline. The Year of the Arts aims to provide a venue for the community to interact with the arts and to spark and support new artists. Upcoming featured Arts are: February- Poetry March - Painting April - Floral Design May - Drama June - Drawing
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Livingston Manor Free Library has unveiled their NEW logo; a fresh look for 2023! They posted this announcement on their website: "As the Livingston Manor Business District continues to grow, the library strives to grow in tandem. Our updated logo and new tag line aim to communicate the world of resources the library has to offer, right on Main Street."
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Outreach Service to Communities |
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RCLS has licensed JobNow for libraries to help provide patrons and students with a resource for job and career search success. JobNow provides live, interactive online help combined with online resources to help your patrons and students get jobs. A "resume lab" and live online job coaches help job seekers target jobs and prepare and practice for job interviews. The Adult Learning Center provides foundational, career-enhancing skills to adult learners through test preparation (including the GED and the U.S. Citizenship Test) and features live, online academic tutors for writing assistance, computer literacy, and essential software assistance. Start spreading the news TODAY about this great resource for job and career search success! CLICK on the logo below for more details.
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Click the link above to view the LibGuide and schedule a meeting to talk about your marketing plans with Dave Cosco, RCLS Marketing Manager, online or on the phone You may reach Dave at 845-243-3747 ext. 245 or via email at marketing@rcls.org |
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Reminder If you signed up for one or more of the many RCLS programs and/or continuing education opportunities, save your registration confirmation email which contains the Zoom link for any online session. You will also receive a reminder email approximately 24 hours prior to the event.
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A closing thought... Did you find something of note that library staff can relate to? Send us your submissions to end our newsletter with a smile.
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Share your library news via the RCLS News! Send your article to abaumann@rcls.org
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