RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS
 
April 11, 2022
 
Albany legislators "got the memo"...
Increase in Library Aid!
RCLS is pleased to spread the news that the 2022-2023 NYS Budget includes
approval of funding that Library Advocates raised their voices for -
LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AID IS ALLOCATED
AT $34 MILLION DOLLARS;
RCLS WILL RECEIVE $1.4 MILLION!!
For additional details, check out this press release from the Chair of the Senate Library Committee:
 SENATOR SEAN RYAN SECURES INCREASED FUNDING FOR
NEW YORK LIBRARIES IN STATE BUDGET
 

 
Save The Date: May 17-18, 2022
Join NYLA in Albany for a full day of educational programs,
a celebratory reception, and opportunities to
meet with your elected representatives at the Capitol 
Click on the picture below for more information
and registration for the event

 
RCLS Blood Drive
 Tuesday, May 24, 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
 
 
 
 

 
Copies of the RCLS
2022 55+ Resources Guide
are still available.  
A great reference to have on hand!
 
Please contact Eileen Acosta, eacosta@rcls.org
to request Guides for your library's patrons.
 
OverDrive/Libby App changes
Overdrive has removed the OverDrive app from the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Microsoft Store. New users who search for Libby, OverDrive, or other related keywords in the app stores will find only Libby. Existing OverDrive app users are not affected by this change & may continue borrowing and downloading content in the OverDrive app. In addition, if an OverDrive app user needs to reinstall the app, they can do so from their app store. See https://resources.overdrive.com/libby/ 
 
Community News
Middletown Thrall Library
FREE Live Performance
April 16th, 2022 
 
Professional actor
G. Oliver King
will perform two iconic speeches
given by the late
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King 
  
Though the original recordings of Dr. King from the 1960's are available, the impassioned delivery of the words of 
"I have a dream" and
"I've been to the mountain top" as a live performance will stir your heart anew
 
11-19 Depot Street, Middletown
2nd floor Community Room
 
Questions? Please contact Tracy Allen at 845-341-5461
 
 
 


Piermont Public Library
Arts & Crafts Fair

Join the Library for their first annual
Arts and Crafts Fair!
The event will take place inside the library, with local crafters selling many wonderful and unique things!
A 50/50 raffle will run throughout
the day; drawing to be held at 3pm
 
For additional information about
the Fair, please contact
Kristine Palacios, Library Director Piermont Public Library
25 Flywheel Park West
Piermont, NY 10968
 
Phone: (845) 359-4595
Email: kpalacios@piermontlibrary.org 
 

Gardiner Library
Native Plant Sale
Saturday, May 21, 12 - 4 PM
 
The Gardiner Library and the Wallkill Valley Pollinator Pathway are hosting a native plant sale to complement the library’s new pollinator garden.
The small plants, called landscape plugs, are much less expensive than container plants and an excellent way to keep costs down while trying out some new plants.
Master gardeners will be available to answer questions. Come to their first sale (cash and check only) and start planting!
 
Questions? Please contact Nicole Lane at 845-255-1255 
 
 

Author Visit
 
Author and International Speaker
Wendy Blanchard was at the Orangeburg Library for an
Author Talk & Book Signing in March.
Wendy's new book, Write Pray Recover - A Journey to Wellness through Spiritual Solutions and Self Care, is her story of living with substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorders of forty years, and her recovery through 'spiritual solutions and self-care' practices. Wendy captured everyone's attention in the room when she spoke about her mission to 'normalize mental health and wellness.'
 
Visit her website: writeprayrecover.com


Member Library COVID Status
The Member Library COVID Status page of the RCLS website has been updated. 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
 
Culturally Responsive Library Environment
(online, six 2-hour sessions beginning April 14)
NOTE: Registration confirmation for this series is dependent upon the participants and their supervisors signing a Memo of Understanding regarding the course completion requirements.
 
Tuesday, April 19, 2022, Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Trustee Handbook Book Club: Ethics & Conflicts of Interest + Intellectual Freedom, Censorship and Privacy (online)
 
Tuesday, May 3, 2022, Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Trustee Handbook Book Club: Planning & Evaluation (online)
 

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.


 
 
 
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