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RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS
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Annual Report time is upon us! State Annual Reports are due to RCLS by February 28th, 2023 To assist you in preparing your library's report, join us for one or both of the sessions below on EITHER of the two dates offered (the same material will be presented on each date...) Annual Report Workshop In-Person @ RCLS Thursday, February 9, 2023 OR Friday, February 10, 2023 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm This session will include an overview of major changes, helpful hints, and online demonstrations for completing the 2022 Annual Report and will be in-person only. Participants will earn 2 hours of CE credit. Annual Report Hands-On Lab In-Person @ RCLS Thursday, February 9, 2023 OR Friday, February 10, 2023 Hands-on Annual Report Training is designed for new directors and staff, but open to all. Please bring your own laptop for the Hands-On Lab. |
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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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Join us for the 2023 RCLS ≈≈≈ Performers' Showcase ≈≈≈ In-Person, RCLS Headquarters, Middletown Friday, February 17, 2023 ~ Time: 9:30am - 1:00pm Registration is required. |
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FEBRUARY 28, 2023 is LIBRARY ADVOCACY DAY in Albany! This year, RCLS will be advocating 'closer to home' by visiting with our legislators in their local offices. Jen Park, RCLS Government Specialist, has begun posting details concerning appointments with the legislators Join us and add your voice to help inform & educate the lawmakers on the importance of libraries See the Continuing Education section of this newsletter to register for the RCLS ADVOCACY WORKSHOP being held prior to the office visits |
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Workshops for Vets! Beginning February 18th, Cornwall Public Library will host a series of free, creative writing workshops specifically open to and designed for veterans and active duty military. During the presentations by David Surface and his wife Julia Rust, participants will: - Learn the skills that will help them write individual stories
- Receive valuable feedback and guidance from a published writer
- Become part of a supportive community of writers
Offered in partnership with Veterans Writing Workshop, the project is being funded through a grant provided by Poets & Writers, Inc. If you'd like to host a similar event at your library, please visit the |
VCL Honors MLK!
Valley Cottage Library hosted their first annual 'I Have a Dream' day event in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's birthday. The event featured a 'peace' ice sculpture carved by Valley Cottage artist, Robert Patalano, of Rockland Lake Ice Company. Following the carving there was a performance of the 'Black National Anthem' by Chad Jean Marie. Over 100 patrons were in attendance enjoying cookies from a black and woman owned business along with some apple cider. This wonderful event is a testament to the power of a library to create and foster community. |
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Outreach Grants Awarded! Congratulations to these libraries for working to welcome and build a bridge to their communities with these innovative projects! Cornwall Public Library (Homebound Delivery, Activity Kits for Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled Adults) Finkelstein Memorial Library (Second Chance High School Diploma) Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library (Food and Films) Pearl River Public Library (The PRPL Spring Chickens Senior/Adult Choir) Port Jervis Free Library (Exploration Kits, Spice Library) Valley Cottage Free Library (BIPOC Internship) |
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Being online is important for everything from job hunting to finding a place to live, accessing services online, and staying in touch with friends and family. RCLS and various member libraries have partnered with Digital Navigators of the Hudson Valley to help patrons access and use technology. Library staff members at these different locations have undergone technical training to become Digital Navigators. These Digital Navigators can assist anyone using a device, securing free or low-cost internet service, and much more. The program is FREE and open to anyone who needs help. This includes people who have devices, phone service, or internet access but need help with use, or those who require internet access. Start spreading the news TODAY about this great resource to support internet access! CLICK on the logo below for more details, including a list of participating libraries. |
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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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