RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS
 
May 23, 2022
Please note:  The RCLS office will be closed Monday, May 30, 2022
for the Memorial Day holiday.  No delivery services on that day.

 
HYBRID Juvenile Book Preview
May 23 through June 24, 2022
 
Click here to view the list of books
in our preview session.
(There are almost 900 books
to choose from!)
  
For a VIRTUAL experience: 
You may print out the list, highlight the books you want and send it to Eileen Acosta at RCLS. Or you can fax your list to Eileen at 845-343-3739 (please circle your selections.) 
You may request as many books as you like. 
  
For an IN-PERSON experience:
Contact Eileen Acosta at 845-243-3747 ext. 221 to make an appointment to visit RCLS and view the books. [Only 2 people are allowed in the book preview at a time] The in-person book preview also includes:
  • A table with free items
  • Chocolate
  • Friendly faces of RCLS staff
  • AND an entry for a prize basket (What's in the basket? Come to RCLS and see!)

 
TRUSTEE INSTITUTE:
RETHINKING THE PUBLIC LIBRARY'S ROLE
AS AN ANCHOR INSTITUTION
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
7:00 to 8:00 PM (online)
 
Hosted by Westchester Library System 

This program will explore strategies to help libraries best meet current resident needs, support skills building opportunities, serve as a community hub, and actively advocate for their community's future.  
 
Register HERE to receive a Zoom link
 

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
RCLS Marketing Services LibGuide Available!
 
The RCLS Marketing Services LibGuide is available
for access on the RCLS website in the dropdown menu 
under “Services.”  The guide offers various resources to member
libraries to support marketing efforts & helps you create email campaigns and promotional materials along with instructional “how-to” videos.  
The page provides recommendations for marketing tools and
guidance for managing social media campaigns.
The site also promotes digital marketing ventures, marketing
plans, and analytics. Finally, the page lists upcoming events,
including training, webinars, continuing education, and
an appointment portal to schedule a meeting with
Dave Cosco, Marketing Manager, online or on the phone.
You may also reach Dave at 845-243-3747 ext. 245
or vie email at marketing@rcls.org
(Please see the Continuing Education section of this
newsletter to register for Marketing sessions.)
 


CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
  2022 FLS DANIEL W. CASEY LIBRARY ADVOCACY AWARD

The award honors a volunteer member or group from the library community whose efforts have contributed to the growth of libraries or Friends of the Library organizations.  In addition to a plaque, the recipient receives a one-year organizational membership in FLS for the Friends of the Library group with which the individual or group is associated.
 
To learn more about Daniel W. Casey and to find the nomination packet, go to www.NYLA.org/Friends > Awards and Scholarships. The deadline to submit nominations is Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Please submit the nomination form and all supporting material (clippings of press releases, promotional materials, etc.) electronically to Helen Rados, FLS Daniel W. Casey Library Advocacy Award Coordinator, via email  hrados@gmail.com.  Questions? Please contact Helen Rados at hrados@gmail.com or call 845-796-4738 and leave a message. 
 
 

RCLS Blood Drive
Thursday, June 16, 2022
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
 
  To schedule an appointment please
call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org 
and enter sponsor code: RCLSNY 
For further information, please contact Eileen Acosta,
Outreach Services Assistant, at eacosta@rcls.org


RCLS Mandatory
Construction Aid Workshop
Friday, July 29, 2022 - 9:30 AM to 12 PM
 
This workshop is for Directors, Trustees and Library Administrative staff that will be directly involved in preparing the NYS Public Library Construction Aid application.  The workshop will provide an in-depth discussion of how to prepare a successful application.  
Session will include: the nitty-gritty details of the online application; review of what gets sent to RCLS, and other program requirements. 
(Contact hours: 2 hours continuing education professional development)
 
REGISTER HERE 
 

Community News
 
Celebrate Juneteenth with resources courtesy of Valley Cottage Library
 
You're invited to use the materials compiled by VCL in their 
Juneteenth History LibGuide 
to honor the holiday's federal recognition and share more information with your own community about the day's history.  The LibGuide includes historical newspaper articles from the late 1800s/early 1900s, related legal documents, videos, and reading lists.
(Click the link above or the
picture to the right to access the Guide)
 
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.  From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement.  (Credit: https://www.juneteenth.com/)
 
 
 
 


 
A 2021 Holiday Success Story!
 
 Western Sullivan Public Library (WSPL) completed a “Holiday Card Making Craft Station" project with the support of  funds provided by a grant from COSAG (Coordinated Outreach Services Advisory Group).  
The project, enjoyed by patrons from all three branches of WSPL, was executed in collaboration with The Kindness and Compassion Club* (KC Club) at the Sullivan West Central School District.
WSPL’s primary goal was to serve
ALL the institutionalized Nursing Home and Adult Care Center residents throughout Sullivan County.  
Ultimately, over 400 holiday cards
were created and delivered for the
2021 winter holidays.

Member Library COVID Status
The Member Library COVID Status page of the RCLS website
is the place to go for updates! If you would like to know your neighboring library's hours and services, click here.
 To update your library's status, contact Eileen Acosta at eacosta@rcls.org

RCLS Continuing Education
Click on the links below to register
 
Wednesday, May 25, 2022, Time: 2:00-3:00pm
SEAL 101 Training (online)
Southeastern Access to Libraries (SEAL) allows libraries to
easily share books, DVD’s, and other resources across multiple counties
Click here to register
 
Monday, June 6 and Tuesday, June 7, Time: 10:00am-3:30pm
Youth Mental Health First Aid sessions (online)
Click here to register for the June 6 Mental Health First Aid session 
Click here to register for the June 7 Mental Health First Aid session 
BOTH SESSIONS ARE THE SAME PROGRAM - REGISTER FOR ONE SESSION ONLY
Deadline for registration is Friday, May 27
 
Tuesday, June 7, 2022, Time: 1:30 - 3:00 pm
The Great Give Back: Creating Community Connections (online)
Learn about the Great Give Back event that will take place Oct 15, 2022
and how you can prepare to be involved
Click here to register
 
Wednesday, June 15, 2022, Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
In-Person Book Repair Workshop
RCLS System Office, Middletown
Click here to register
Please note the materials specified on the registration page
that you are asked to bring with you to the workshop
MARKETING EDUCATION SESSIONS
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 2:00 pm OR June 2, 2022 11:00 am
Library Aware: Introducing LibraryAware’s New
Drag & Drop Email Editor
45 minute online webinar
Click here to register for either session
 
Sunday, May 29, 2022 8:00-9:00 pm
Killer Content Marketing
Presenter: Claire Beesley, General Manager, at WellingtonNZ
Click here to register via EventBrite
 
Reminder
If you signed up for one of our many 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.
  
Credit:  Interesting Patron Questions (webjunction.org)
 
 
Internet LOL
 
Did you find something funny online that library staff can relate to?
 
Send us your library humor submissions
to end our newsletter with a smile.
 
Share your library news via the RCLS News!
Send your article to abaumann@rcls.org
Ramapo Catskill Library System
619 Route 17M 
Middletown, NY 10940
845-243-3747
www.rcls.org