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RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS
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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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RCLS Blood Drive Thursday, July 26, 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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HOLD THE DATE! RCLS Battle of the Books 2022 Sunday, August 28 || 12pm-4pm Location details to follow If you love a fast-paced quiz show, this is the event for you! Be a part of the audience for this fun competition...
Battle of the Books is a college bowl-type program for teens entering 6th through the 12th grade. Participants in the RCLS program read eight preselected titles and then participate in trivia battles based on the books at a Regional Battle. The goal of the program is to promote a love of reading in teens, to expose them to titles and authors that they might not encounter otherwise, to encourage them to think of their local public library as a resource for entertainment and to inspire teamwork and good sportsmanship in an atmosphere of friendly competition.
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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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 Wolf Lake Neighbors Support Library Congratulations to Mamakating Library on their award of a $4,000 grant received from their neighbors at Wolf Lake! The grant will enable the library to offer several new programs this summer, supporting three programmatic series developed to address the expressed interests and needs in the Mamakating community. These include a children’s book club and reading enrichment classes to help prevent the "summer slide" in literary skills; a beginning level Spanish/English storytime; and a basic technology series for adults. This generous grant helps the library achieve its literacy goals in the areas of reading, new language learning, and technology. In particular, the children's programs have been created to address the damage COVID-19 has done to the traditional educational process. Together with the adult technology series, these programs are designed to create diverse opportunities for children and adults. Funding for these programs was made possible through the efforts of The Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation, Inc., homeowners at nearby Wolf Lake, engaged in philanthropic activities in the towns of Mamakating and Thompson. |
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Sunshine Hall Free Library Town's Treasures and Trinkets Sale Saturday, August 13, 2022 10:00 am to 5:00 pm A fun way to support the library's community programs! Loads of items - all in excellent condition at reasonable prices. Free family activities on the library's beautiful deck. Face painting, puppetry, games, refreshments and giveaways... The amazing River Ramblers band will be performing at the Shrewd Fox Brewery (just behind the library) from 5pm to 8pm. The band is donating their time and the brewery is donating all proceeds! All funds raised go directly toward supporting existing and new community programs. Mark your calendars, and don't miss this great event! |
SUNSHINE HALL FREE LIBRARY 14 Proctor Rd, Eldred NY 12732 |
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Mark your calendars! Registration for the NYLA 2022 Annual Conference and booking of hotel accommodations for the event will go live in August! Keep an eye out for additional details (click on the pic at right to stay up to date) |
 NYLA 2022 Annual Conference
& Trade Show - Back to The Future! Wednesday, November 2nd - Saturday, November 5th
Saratoga Springs, NY |
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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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