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RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS
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The mission of The Great Give Back is to provide a day of opportunities for the patrons of the Public Libraries of New York State to participate in meaningful, service-oriented experiences. Click HERE to see the list of RCLS Libraries taking part in this year's event! |
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FORTHCOMING BESTSELLERS FOR FALL! |
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OCTOBER IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH Do you know about 988? 988 is the three-digit number for the nation-wide National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) - a direct connection via chat, text or phone to caring support for anyone in mental health distress which may include thoughts of suicide, substance use crisis, emotional distress. **988 is a FREE service available to everyone** Materials you can make available to your patrons Click on the picture for more resources |
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 Click on the banner above for ideas and resources from United for Libraries Use the week to creatively promote your group in the community, to raise awareness, and to promote membership. This is also an excellent opportunity for your library and Board of Trustees to recognize the Friends for their help and support of the library. |
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Fall Into Books October 25, 2022 Time: 3:30-5:30 PM (online via Zoom) Annual children's and teen's literature conference for school and public librarians. Book discussion sessions (picture books to young adult) plus a keynote presentation by award winning author CONFERENCE FEE: $30.00 Full details, including discussion groups and registration, can be found on the Fall Into Books website: www.fallintobooks.org |
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CELEBRATE AUTUMN! Saturday, October 15, 2022 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Welcome in Fall with HKDPL as they host their Fall Fest and a celebration in honor of their Certification as a Sustainable Library! Food, Fun, Games, Books, Crafts, Sales and more!! The event will take place in the Library Parking Lot 10 West Ramapo Rd. Garnerville, NY 10923 (845) 786-3800 |
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ESCALATION Wed. Oct 26th 2:30 - 5:00 PM A Film Screening & Discussion for Domestic Violence Awareness Month Presented by Fearless Hudson Valley in partnership with EBCPL In-person event at Robert D. Norris Community Room, E.B. Crawford Public Library 479 Broadway, Monticello (click HERE for more information) |
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Early Bird Registration has ended, but there's still time to make plans to attend and go "Back to the Future" NYLA 2022 Annual Conference & Trade Show Wednesday, November 2nd - Saturday, November 5th
Saratoga Springs, NY Click on the picture to make your arrangements |
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MARKETING EDUCATION SESSIONS |
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View the guide and then schedule a meeting to talk about your marketing plans with Dave Cosco, RCLS Marketing Manager, online or on the phone You may reach Dave at 845-243-3747 ext. 245 or via email at marketing@rcls.org (Please see the Continuing Education section of this newsletter to register for Marketing Education sessions) |
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Reminder If you signed up for one or more of the many RCLS 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.
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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. |
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