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RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS
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We are pleased to share news of an RCLS librarian's bid for election to NYLA Council Elizabeth Portillo Head of Youth Services at Finkelstein Memorial Library Candidate for Councilor-at-Large (Representing Public Libraries) Election dates are June 1st to June 15th, 2023 Please note you must be an active NYLA member at the time the ballot opens in order to participate in the voting. If you are having trouble checking if your account is active, Learn more about the elections & access Elizabeth's bio here:
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Construction Aid Mandatory Workshop for Applicants June 16, 2023 ~ 9:30 am-12:00 pm IN PERSON RCLS Headquarters, Middletown Presenter: Stephen Hoefer, RCLS Chief Financial Officer This workshop is for Directors, Trustees and Library Administrative staff that will be directly involved in preparing the NYS Public Library Construction Aid application, and is mandatory.
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On April 23, 2023, the Liberty Rotary presented their Hummingbird Award to SUPLA Mary Paige Lang-Clouse, current President of SUPLA, accepted the award on the group's behalf: "I want to thank the Liberty Rotarians for selecting the Sullivan Public Library Alliance as a recipient of this award that stems from such a lovely story of doing what you can with whatever you have to better your community. ... We see a need and we do our best, collaboratively, to try to meet it." [The Hummingbird Award is presented in recognition of exceptional service to the community.]
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IN-PERSON WORKSHOP AT THE LIBRARY ~ 124 GRAND STREET, NEWBURGH, NY 12550 Questions about the program?
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Designing Your Property & Home with Permaculture Guest Speaker: Andrew Faust Saturday, May 20, 2023 ~ 1:00-2:00 pm Ellenville Public Library & Museum 40 Center St., Ellenville, NY 12428-1396 Learn how to plan for beautiful, ecological country living — Permaculture Style!
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RCLS CONTINUING EDUCATION |
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PLEASE NOTE: If you sign up for one or more of the many RCLS programs and/or continuing education opportunities listed below, save your registration confirmation email which will contain 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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Outreach Service to Communities |
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Click the link above to view the LibGuide and 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 |
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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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Share your library news via the RCLS News! Send your article to abaumann@rcls.org
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