RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS
 
December 5, 2022

 
The RCLS Board of Trustees and Staff extend
congratulations to Grace Riario, RCLS Executive Director,
who has been elected to serve as the
2023 Chair of the Public Library System
Directors Organization (PULISDO), as well as being appointed to serve a second term as
Chair of the NYS Regents Advisory Council (RAC).
  
Her service in positions as a statewide leader among leaders brings recognition to the entire Ramapo Catskill Library System within the library community at large.  
Well done Grace!
 
 
The RCLS Budget for 2023 was accepted
 
by the Boards of Trustees of
 
the member libraries
 
 
 (89% voted approval)
 

 
 
Otisville CF is the first NY
correctional facility to house
 Freedom Library - Freedom Reads
 
Freedom Reads is a first-of-its-kind organization working
to transform access to literature in prison.
 
The Freedom Library places curated 500-book collections
where people in prison spend guaranteed time: in the
housing units, where there aren't barriers to access:
where reaching for a book can be as spontaneous as human curiosity.
 
 
 
COMMUNITY NEWS

Winter Wonderland Walk
through "Candy Cane Lane"
Sunday, December 11 ~ 1:00-3:00 pm
4 Cohen Circle, Florida, NY 10921
 
Stop at different stations to enjoy games, hot chocolate, crafts, and stories about the Holidays! Feel free to wear your PJ's and be cozy! 
The culminating event of a monthlong community craft project!!
Family-sized candy canes, decorated by library patrons (featuring the names of their favorite holiday books) will guide you through
Florida Public Library's Winter Wonderland 
A family-fun activity.  Sign up here to bring the gang!
 
  
 

 
                 NUESTRO FUTURO / OUR FUTURE
Immigrant and Undocumented
Family Summit 2022
Cultural Misconceptions of Higher Education
Saturday, December 17, 2022
Breakfast begins at 10:30 a.m.
(catered by Cafeteria Mi Pueblito)
Summit from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
OCCC Newburgh Campus, 74 Grand St., Newburgh
 Click on the picture to register:
 
       Workshop Topics include:
  • The Pipeline Between H.S/GED & College
  • Can I Afford College? - NY Dream Act
  • Community Resources - Greenlight Law, Healthcare, Finances
  • How to Support Immigrant Students - Session for Allies
High School Students, Adults & Guardians from any community welcome
For more information contact Laura Garcia lgarcia@necsd.net || 845-563-6310

Summit co-sponsored by Newburgh Free Library and SUNY Orange
          
 

BREAK THE STIGMA One Voice: A Story Told
 
On the afternoon of November 15, guest speaker William Sicklick
shared his story from being a child bullied in school to a
young man with dreams of becoming an actor. 
He has one ear, a speech impediment and balance issues.
 
"William did an awesome job telling his story to a large audience at Orangeburg Library. We commend him for his strength and courage to talk about his disability and share his positive outlook on life.
His message to the group was to be proud of who you are, enjoy each day, and don't let anyone tell you that you are not worthy."  
Lynne Warshavsky, Events Coordinator
This program was co-sponsored with Palisades Library
 
 
 
RCLS CONTINUING EDUCATION
 
Click on the links below to register
  
Data Privacy, Lesson 1 (online)
Tuesday, December 6, 2022, Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
 Understanding the nuances of how data is classified and the
laws and regulations governing how this information is handled
and protected is an essential part of any organization's
day to day operations. This session will discuss the types of data,
data regulations, and what should be done to secure protected data.
 
Data Privacy, Lesson 2 (online)
Tuesday, December 20, 2022, Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
 This session will review the concepts covered in session 1 around data privacy.
It will include activities to demonstrate the various classifications
and protection measures around regulated data.
 
MARKETING EDUCATION SESSIONS
 
For details on registration for these free online sessions,
click the webinar titles below
 
 Help Your Library Get the Most Out of LibraryAware
Tuesday, Dec 6, 2022 - Time: 2:00 PM (online)
 
10 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Trends to Prioritize in 2023
Wednesday, Dec 7, 2022 - Time: 1:00pm (online)
In addition to the traditional, learn about 
new social media platforms and fundraising tools
 
 
How to Drive New Business on Social Media
Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 7:00pm (online)
Do you know which social media platform will have the biggest bang for
your buck? And when you start your profile, do you know what to say
and how to grow your following?
This session will answer all of those questions and more!
 
 
RCLS Marketing Services
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
 
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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Ramapo Catskill Library System
619 Route 17M 
Middletown, NY 10940
845-243-3747
www.rcls.org