Ramapo Catskill
Library System
N e w s
February 28, 2022
Library Advocacy Day
is March 2nd, 2022!
 
Please sign up using the RCLS Calendar to attend one or more of the RCLS Advocacy Day Virtual Visits with local legislators. Virtual visits are being held February 28th through March 4th.
 RCLS Calendar
Make sure you are prepared for this important VIRTUAL event by visiting the NYLA website https://www.nyla.org/lad2022/
 
Banned Books Symposium
Registration for the 2022 Banned Books Symposium is open. 
Event: March 5 from 9:00-12:00  This FREE virtual half-day conference features presentations discussing book challenges 
and censorship. 
Keynote speaker John Piche, 
presentations from various library professionals, closing 
speaker Deborah Caldwell-Stone
Click here to register. 
 
REMINDER:  OverDrive/Libby UPDATE
As of February 23, 2022, Overdrive 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 won’t be affected by this change. They can 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/
 
 
 
Did You Know?
RCLS has switched to LibCal for our program calendar and registration.
If you signed up for one of our many programs and continuing education opportunities, 
save that registration confirmation! It contains the Zoom link for the program.
(The Zoom information will also be included in a reminder email you
should receive approximately 24 hours prior to the event.)
New RCLS personnel
Anita Baumann has joined the RCLS staff as Executive Assistant.
She can be contacted at (845) 243-3747 ext. 222 or abaumann@rcls.org
 
Community News
New City Library is ON THE MOVE!
Visit the library at their express location:
198 S. Main Street
(between New City Cinemas & Deciccos Family Markets)
Browse the collection, place holds, return items, print, fax, and scan.
The staff looks forward to assisting you in the temporary 3,500 SF storefront while the 220 N Main Street branch is closed for renovation.
 
Become a Sponsor of the SCYBF
The goal of the Sullivan County Youth Book Festival is to create, sustain & nurture a culture of literacy in partnership with our community and schools.
 Are you interested in becoming a sponsor?
Click here for more information.

 

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
 
Check out these exciting RCLS continuing education opportunities! Please note that RCLS is now using LibCal for event registration.
 An Ocean of Programming Possibilities: Children's Summer Reading Workshop
March 10th 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Trustee Handbook Book Club:Policies & Risk Management
March 21st 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM 

 Internet LOL

Did you find something funny online that library staff can relate to?
 
We are now accepting 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