RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS
 
July 15, 2024
Fall 2024
Professional Development Scholarship
 
 
 
The Professional Development Scholarship seeks to improve the skills and abilities of member library staff who wish to attend a professional development program or course but lack the funds to do so.  Scholarship awards are $1000 and will be awarded after submitting the evaluation report and proof of course completion.
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS AUGUST 9TH
 
For Guidelines and Application Form
PLEASE CLICK HERE

 
 
ANNOUNCING THE
 
2024 RCLS ANNUAL AWARDS
 
RECIPIENTS
 
 
Member Library Adult Program of the Year Award
All Abilities Crafts
(Thrall Public Library District of Middletown and Walkill)
 
Member Library Adult Program of the Year
Honorable Mention
The Gourmet Series
(Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library)
 
Member Library Young Adult Program of the Year Award
Check it Out Teen Book Box
(Florida Public Library)
 
Randall Enos Member Library Children’s
Program of the Year Award
Year of the Arts
 (Monroe Free Library)
 
Anthony J. Knipp Library Trustee Award 
Arlette Mooney
 Valley Cottage Free Library
 
RCLS will recognize the awardees at the 65th Annual Meeting  

JOIN US FOR THE RCLS
65TH ANNUAL MEETING
Friday, September 6, 2024 | 8 AM to 1 PM
 
Guest Speaker:  Lisa Kropp, President,
New York Library Association (NYLA) 
Keynote Address: Emily Drabinski, President, 
American Library Association (ALA)
  
 
The morning will begin with a buffet breakfast followed by Annual Awards ceremonies and a brief business meeting
which includes elections to the RCLS Board of Trustees.  Displays by member libraries will be on view throughout the event. 
A special 50/50 Raffle will be held to benefit the work of
The Freedom to Read Foundation
 
Registration is REQUIRED
(registration closes August 30th)
 
CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
& TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT

Feelin' hot, hot, hot?  
"Immerse" yourself in new picks from The Bookwerm by clicking on the picture below!

 

 
Join us on Sunday, August 25th to cheer on the 
mighty Battle Teams as they fight for GLORY!
 To learn more about the competition
CLICK HERE

COMMUNITY NEWS

A Proud Sponsor of the
144th Annual Grahamsville Little World's Fair
the longest running independent fair in New York
August 16th-18th, 2024
8230 State Route 55 Grahamsville, NY 12740
 Friday: Noon - 11:00 pm || Saturday: 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
NO DOGS EXCEPT FOR SERVICE DOGS
 
 Spend a day at the fair and visit the Library's book tent!  Enjoy a summer treat by supporting their fundraiser which will include sales of strawberry shortcake, yogurt parfaits, and this year: brand new - donut sundaes!
 
 
 
 
FOR INFORMATION ON TICKETS
AND DIRECTIONS
CLICK HERE

 Congratulations Wallkill Public Library!
 in the category of
2024 Arts & Entertainment Winners
Specialty Area: Library
 
Wallkill Public Library won 3rd place among Hudson Valley Libraries in the Chronogrammies awarded through Chronogram.com.
 
Over 25,000 readers participated, casting over 480,000 ballots across 270 categories.  You can view the full list of winners online at Chronogrammies.com—along with this year’s video dance celebration. 

RCLS CONTINUING EDUCATION
 
 Continuing Education is on 'pause' for the month of July as our System
gears up for the new Koha ILS
Courses will start up again soon - keep your eye on this space for announcements!
 
PLEASE NOTE: If you sign up for one or more of the many 
RCLS programs and/or continuing education opportunities,
save your registration confirmation email which will
contain the link for any ONLINE session.  
You will also receive a reminder email approximately 24 hours prior to the event.

 
RCLS SUSTAINABILITY CORNER 
 
CLICK ON THE PICTURE ABOVE
TO LEARN MORE!
 
Join millions of people reducing
their plastic waste.
Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics? 

MARKETING EDUCATION
For details on registration, 
click on the session title in blue
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Advanced TikTok Strategies: How to Build Brand Awareness, Equity, and Community
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 ~ 1:00 PM
Learn three innovative approaches for TikTok: culture-fueled responsive campaigns, championing fandom, and reinventing traditional formats.
 
Social Media Marketing
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 ~ 1 - 3pm
 
This course will teach you how to navigate the modern social media platforms as an entrepreneur.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Determine the social media platforms that your target customers use
  • Operate these platforms as a business according to best practices
  • Create “repurposed content” that attracts social media users and links them to your website
  • Choose a social media management tool for your business
Outreach Service to Communities
Looking to find local farmer's markets in our area? Visit www.rcls.info/FarmersMarkets to discover fresh produce and community vibes near you! 🍎🌽🥕🥦
 

 
RCLS Marketing Services LibGuide
Click the link above to view the Guide and schedule a meeting to talk about your marketing plans with Dave Cosco, RCLS Marketing Manager. Phone: 845-243-3747 ext. 245 or via email at marketing@rcls.org
 
 
 
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.
 

Ramapo Catskill Library System
619 Route 17M 
Middletown, NY 10940
845-243-3747
www.rcls.org
 
   
 
 
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