Ramapo Catskill
Library System
N e w s

December 1, 2021
Licensed Notaries Public
Did you know that RCLS and many of our member libraries have Licensed Notaries Public on staff during regular business hours? If you need documents notarized, please call ahead to make sure a notary is available that day. Bring your driver's license, and please be advised that some libraries may charge a fee of up to $2 per signature depending on the library's policy. Any of the below mentioned libraries would be more than happy to assist you! Just give them a call.
Participating Member Libraries:
•Blauvelt Public Library
•Chester Public Library
•Cornwall Public Library
•Ellenville Public Library
•Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library
•Florida Public Library
•Finkelstein Memorial Library
•Greenwood Lake Public Library
•Haverstraw King's Daughters Public library
 
•Mamakating Library
•Middletown Thrall Library
•Moffat Library of Washingtonville
•New City Public Library
•Newburgh Free Library
•Nyack Library
•Palisades Free Library
•Pearl River Public Library
•Pine Bush Area Public Library
•Port Jervis Public Library
•RCLS
•Rose Memorial Library
•Sloatsburg Public Library
•Suffern Free Library
•Tappan Library
•Tuxedo Park Library
•Valley Cottage Library
•West Nyack Public Library  
Community News
Tomkins Cove Public Library Meet and Greet
On Wednesday, October 27th, a meet and greet took place at Tomkins Cove Public Library welcoming the new Director Mary Grace Zaccaria. In honor of her arrival, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" was performed by Hudson Valley Master Storyteller and author Jonathan Kruk.
The Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library celebrated its 125 + Birthday !   
On Saturday, November 20th,  the Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library staff hosted a Victorian fair featuring a mini-concert, games, crafts, story time, mini golf, prizes, an ice cream social and a unique celebratory cocktail aptly named "The King's Daughter."  More than 250 community members were on hand for the festivities, joined by local leaders and members of the Library Board of Trustees.
Check Out the RCLS Virtual Closet Swap!
Do you have leftover take and make kits that you just can't get rid of because the craft was too amazing? How about those random peacock feathers in the back of the cabinet that you don't think you'll use, but they're too cool to throw out? Now there is a solution: give them to another library! For more information click here.
 
The Bookwerm
Please be sure to check in with our local resident Bookwerm Eileen Acosta for book recommendations! A few of her recent favorites are:
 
• Malibu Rising by
Taylor Jenkins Reid
 
• Klara and the Sun by
Kazuo Ishiguro
 
• Billy Summers by
Stephen King
 
• Fool Me Once
by Harlan Coben
 
For more book recommendations email: Bookwerm@rcls.org  
 
Marist College Offers 25% off Tuition Discount
Marist College offers 25% off tuition discount for all RCLS member library staff and their families. Now is the time to take advantage of this exciting opportunity! Additionally, there is a new dual program being offered by the college. According to Marist: "Students who are interested in completing their bachelors degree, and who may also be interested in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree, can now combine those efforts.  Enroll in one of our two bachelor degree completion programs, and you can enroll in 4 graduate level courses during your senior year.  These 12 graduate credits will apply towards your bachelor AND masters degrees." For more information on degrees, contact:  
Van Riley at Van. Riley@Marist.edu or call 845-575-3981.
RCLS Continuing Education
Creating and Keeping a "Library of Things";December 7th ; 2:00 PM - 3:30PM
Customer Service Workshop ;December 9th ; 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
RCLS Board News
RCLS Board Meeting
The RCLS Board Meeting will take place in person, on Monday, December 20th at 6:30 p.m. at the RCLS Headquarters located on 619 Route 17M Middletown, NY 10940. This is an open meeting and all are invited to attend.
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Ramapo Catskill Library System
619 Route 17M • Middletown, NY 10940 • 845.243.3747
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