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RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS
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Juvenile Book Preview through June 24, 2022 For a VIRTUAL experience: You may print out the list, highlight the books you want and send it to Eileen Acosta at RCLS. Or you can fax your list to Eileen at 845-343-3739 (please circle your selections.) You may request as many books as you like. For an IN-PERSON experience: to make an appointment to visit RCLS and view the books. [Only 2 people are allowed in the book preview at a time] While you're there, enter our Raffle for a gift basket! |
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June 23-28, 2022 Unable to travel to the Conference in Washington, DC? Be there virtually through the special NEW attendance option this year! The Digital Experience |
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Available for access on the RCLS website in the dropdown menu labeled Services. The guide offers resources aplenty, as well as an appointment portal to schedule a meeting with Dave Cosco, Marketing Manager, online or on the phone. You may also 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 sessions) |
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RCLS Blood Drive Thursday, June 16, 2022 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM  To schedule an appointment please and enter sponsor code: RCLSNY For further information, please contact Eileen Acosta, Outreach Services Assistant, at eacosta@rcls.org |
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RCLS Mandatory Construction Aid Workshop Friday, July 29, 2022 - 9:30 AM to 12 PM This workshop is for Directors, Trustees and Library Administrative staff that will be directly involved in preparing the NYS Public Library Construction Aid application. The workshop will provide an in-depth discussion of how to prepare a successful application. Session will include: the nitty-gritty details of the online application; review of what gets sent to RCLS, and other program requirements. (Contact hours: 2 hours continuing education professional development) |
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Celebrate Juneteenth with resources courtesy of Valley Cottage Library You're invited to use the materials compiled by VCL in their to honor the holiday's federal recognition and share more information with your own community about the day's history. The LibGuide includes historical newspaper articles from the late 1800s/early 1900s, related legal documents, videos, and reading lists. (Click the link above or the picture to the right to access the Guide) Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. (Credit: https://www.juneteenth.com/) |
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Bad Kitty & Clifford, the Big Red Dog turn out to say... "What a great day for reading!" The Sullivan County Youth Book Festival welcomed hundreds of visitors on May 21st - the young and the 'young at heart' - all spending a special, fun-filled day celebrating childhood literacy. Authors & illustrators were on hand for book signings, music filled the air, and families passed on a love of reading to new generations... 'Paws-itively' perfect! Read all about it in |
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Reminder If you signed up for one of our many 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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Thanks to Joanna G. for sharing this! |
Internet LOL Did you find something funny online that library staff can relate to? Send us your library humor submissions to end our newsletter with a smile. |
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