Ramapo Catskill
Library System
N e w s
November 1, 2021
RCLS Gives Back
Eileen Acosta organized a woman's shelter donation bin for The Center for Safety and Change.
 
Click here to see what other libraries have done for the Great Give Back!
 
National Family Literacy Month
Monday, November 1st, National Family Literacy Day, marks the beginning of National Family Literacy Month, which is an opportunity for families to read and learn together. To learn more about this national holiday click here.

National Author Day
Monday, November 1st is National Author Day. Take this time to celebrate your favorite authors, and ask for recommendations from your local librarian. For more information on this national holiday, including ways to celebrate, click here.  
 
Community News
RCLS Construction Aid
Congratulations to the RCLS member libraries listed below on a total award of $1,437,019 in construction aid allocation! For more information click here.
 
New City Library Exceptional Teen Volunteer
 
Children’s Librarian Amy Chesman introduced Julien Roche, an exceptional teen, who has volunteered at the Library assisting with the Children’s Department’s Chess Club for five years. 
 
 
Chesman commended Roche on his dedication to serving his community. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Chesman presented Roche with a Certificate of Recognition.  The Board applauded Roche’s efforts and wished him well in his future endeavors.
The Callicoon Art Walk  
The Callicoon Art Walk took place on
Saturday, October 9th. Featured in these photos is a reading by Eric Baylin, The Sullivan County Poet Laureate, in front of the Delaware Free Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library. For more information click here.
 
 
Continuing Education at RCLS
•101:Basic Library Trustee Education; November 2nd; 6:00PM-7:00PM
•102:Intermediate Library Trustee Education; November 9th; 6:00PM-7:00PM
•Mental Health Workshop; November 9th; 11:00AM-12:00PM
RCLS Board Meeting:
The RCLS Board Meeting will take place in person, on Monday, November 15th at 6:30 p.m. at the RCLS Headquarters located on 619 Route 17M Middletown, NY 10940.
Share your exciting library news with jascienzo@rcls.org.
Ramapo Catskill Library System
619 Route 17M • Middletown, NY 10940 • 845.243.3747
www.rcls.org