RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS
 
November 4, 2024
NOTE: The RCLS Office is closed Friday, November 11th
in observance of Veterans Day.  No deliveries on this date.
 
RCLS is Certified Sustainable!!!!
 
 
 
We are excited to announce that RCLS has officially received its Sustainability Certification under the Sustainable Libraries Initiative! This significant milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering an environmentally responsible, socially equitable, and economically sustainable future for our libraries and communities.
A special thanks to Joanna Goldfarb for her exceptional leadership and dedication, and to the entire RCLS Sustainability Team for their hard work, passion, and dedication to this achievement.
 
Join us online for our 
RCLS Sustainability Certification Presentation 
on Wednesday, December 18, 2024
from 10:00am - 11:00am 
 Click here to register
 

 Sustainability Webinar 
 
WebJunction is hosting a webinar to provide training for library staff, featuring library and community experts from diverse sectors. Building Resilient Communities strives to raise awareness of and increase knowledge about how climate change impacts the environment, public health and social equity, and to disseminate information so that public libraries and their community partners can develop and strengthen STEM learning ecosystems that create new, or bolster existing, strategic collaborations and partnerships to address local impacts of climate change.
Building Community in a Changing Climate 
November 21 | 3 – 4:00 PM | Online | REGISTER
Explore how public libraries and their partners are empowering communities to address climate change collaboratively.
Presenters:
  • Kate Gomes, Library Director, Holbrook Public Library (MA)
  • Brenda Harrington, Adult Services Librarian, Belfast Free Library (ME)
  • Sarah Kirn, Participatory Science Strategist, NASA, Gulf of Maine Research Institute

 
Click on the picture for information 
Click on the banner below for resources! 
 
 
Email cbc.info@cbcbooks.org with questions. 
 


CSLP SUMMER SYMPOSIUM!
 Registration begins this week at cslpreads.org
Product Catalog is already available on their site
 

COMMUNITY NEWS 
 
 
 
Sustainable Living: From Knowledge to Action 
 
Tuxedo Park Library's Sustainable Living programs and bingo challenge are open to RCLS library patrons ages 18 and older.  Click on the program title below to find out more information and to register
 
Preserving Your Fall Herbs
Sunday, November 10th at 1pm
Presented by Laura Scheck, Chef and Founder of Teaching Table
In this cooking class demonstration, you’ll learn how to maximize and preserve herbs using various methods, such as making them freezer-ready and incorporating them into tasty recipes
  
Information regarding the whole series can be found here:
https://www.tuxedoparklibrary.org/project/sustainable-living
 This series is funded in part by the Ramapo Catskill Library System Resilient Communities Mini-Grant

All library staff are welcome! Click the image to register.
 
 

RCLS CONTINUING EDUCATION
To register for any session, please click on the title in BLUE
Credit Hours earned per session are noted below.  Please verify with the individual postings on the RCLS Calendar.
 
Lightning Talks: Program Power
Thursday, November 14, 2024 ~ 10:00am - 12:00pm
In-Person session at RCLS Headquarters
619 Rte 17M, Middletown
Hear more about the programs which were nominated for the RCLS programs of the year.  These quick ten-minute talks will provide you with insight on tailoring the programming idea/concept for your library community.
Credit hours - Library Staff: 2.0 hours of Continuing Education
[This session will not provide Trustee Education credit]
 
211 Information Session (Online Webinar)
Friday, November 15, 2024 ~ 2:00 - 3:00pm
 Presenter: Lini Jacob, Chief Information and Referral Officer for 2-1-1 Hudson Valley
Learn about this statewide service that offers health and human services information, referrals, assessments and crisis support to help community members find the assistance they need
Credit hours - Library Staff: 1 hour of Continuing Education
[This session will not provide Trustee Education credit]
 
Growing A Seed Library (Online)
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 ~ 2:30 - 3:30pm
Presenters:  Irene Dunn from the Chester Public Library and Amanda Thurston from the Nyack Library
Starting a seed library collection - Maintaining a collection - Seed library storage options - Promoting your seed library - and more!
Credit hours - Library Staff: 1 hour of Continuing Education
[This session will not provide Trustee Education credit]
 
 Advocacy Workshop: Learning about and Communicating with Elected Officials (Online)
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 ~ 10:00 - 11:00am
This session will focus on research best practices, crafting appropriate messaging using these best practices, and producing the final messaging content whether it be on social media, email, or in-person.  Session will not be recorded & is open only to RCLS member libraries
1 hour Credit: Library Staff Continuing Education/Trustee Education
 
Incorporating Movement into Your Workday
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 ~ 10:00 - 11:30am
In-Person session at RCLS Headquarters
619 Rte 17M, Middletown
Presenter: Donna Houlihan, Owner 
Hudson Valley Bootcamp located in Chester
Learn about basic movements and subtle exercises you can do at the desk or walking around the stacks to get your blood flowing!
This in-person workshop will not be recorded
 Credit hours - Library Staff: 1.5 hours of Continuing Education
[This session will not provide Trustee Education credit]

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 24-48 hours prior to the event.


 
RCLS SUSTAINABILITY CORNER 

Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
(weblink:  Healthy Buffalo Cauliflower Wings (Gluten Free!) - Fit Foodie Finds)
 
Prep Time 15 minutes - Cook Time 35 minutes 
 Servings: 4 
These Buffalo Cauliflower Wings are a healthy twist on a classic crowd-pleaser. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they're surprisingly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Plus, they're perfect for dipping in a homemade Greek yogurt blue cheese dip.  
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower
  • 4 cups cauliflower florets ~1 medium head 
  • 1 cup superfine almond meal
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 large eggs
For the Buffalo Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Franks Hot Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
For the Blue Cheese Sauce
  • 3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 400ºF and spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Prep cauliflower, but cutting into "wing-sized" pieces. Set aside.
  • Make rub my mixing together almond flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Transfer into a gallon-sized bag.
  • Then, crack 2 eggs in a bowl and whisk.
  • Dip cauliflower into the egg mixture and thoroughly coat. Then transfer into gallon-sized bag. Repeat with all pieces of cauliflower.
  • Shake bag so that the cauliflower gets coated with rub.
  • Transfer cauliflower onto baking sheet and spread out evenly. Spray cauliflower with olive oil cooking spray or alternatively drizzle on some olive oil.
  • Bake at 400ºF for 20 minutes. Remove and flip cauliflower. Bake for 10 more minutes.
  • While cauliflower is baking, prepare buffalo sauce. Mix together Franks and maple syrup.
  • When cauliflower is done baking, toss in buffalo sauce, making sure all pieces are coated.
  • Place cauliflower back on baking sheet and then bake at 400ºF for 3-5 more minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Prepare blue cheese sauce by mixing together all ingredients.
  • Enjoy!
 Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g (Note: Nutrition does not include blue cheese sauce.)
{Author: Lee Hersh} 
 
Your staff can reach RCLS Sustainability Consultant, Joanna Goldfarb,
at jgoldfarb@rcls.org or by calling RCLS, extension 240

COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Your voice truly matters! On Tuesday, Nov. 5, exercise your right to vote and actively help shape the future of your community, state, and country. Voting is one of the most powerful ways to make your values and concerns heard. Every single vote counts in deciding issues that impact our daily lives, from education and libraries to healthcare and public services. Let’s come together and make a difference!
 
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...
 
 
 
 Do you have a library related thought-provoking quote or a funny cartoon to share? Send your submissions to abaumann@rcls.org!
 

Ramapo Catskill Library System
619 Route 17M 
Middletown, NY 10940
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