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RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS
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MAY 5, 2025 NOTE: The RCLS office will be closed 1pm-4pm Thursday, 5/8 for staff training |
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RCLS HQ: A Guided Tour In-Person Workshop 619 Rte 17M, Middletown, NY 10940 Step into the inner workings of the Ramapo Catskill Library System and gain insights into our operations and how we can assist you. Open to Library workers and trustees within the System only. 2 hours Continuing Education Credit for library staff (This session is not applicable for Trustee Education credit hours.) Click on a date below to register Questions may be addressed to Meaghan Doyle, RCLS Community Engagement & Talent Development Specialist meaghan@rcls.org |
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2025 RCLS Annual Awards The Ramapo Catskill Library System will be presenting awards at their 66th Annual Meeting on September 12, 2025. - Member Library Adult Program of the Year Award
- Member Library Young Adult Program of the Year Award
- Randall Enos Member Library Children’s Program of the Year Award
- Anthony J. Knipp Library Trustee Award
Nominations for any of the four RCLS Annual Meeting Awards must be submitted to the Awards Committee c/o RCLS via email to Anita Baumann, abaumann@rcls.org. Submissions must be received no later than 4 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2025. |
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 KOHA ILS:FEATURE HIGHLIGHT - CLUBS Since their introduction, 400 unique clubs have been created within Koha, with a total of 1300 patrons registered to at least one club. We estimate that over 12 hours of productivity have already been saved by member libraries using the new Clubs feature! |
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Marketing Minds: Session 2 (Online) Tuesday, May 6, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm Moderator: Dave Cosco, RCLS Marketing Manager This meeting will build on ideas introduced in the kickoff session and dive deeper into our daily tasks. It’s a great opportunity to connect with peers, share ideas, and gain practical tools to enhance your library’s outreach. |
CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW TO REGISTER FOR MARKETING MINDS SESSION 2 Note: This session is not eligible for CE credit |
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RCLS Road Trip 2025 The RCLS Road Trip is back by popular demand! The RCLS Road Trip (RRT) is a system-wide program that encourages patrons to visit as many member libraries as possible over the course of the summer. There will be two staff trainings for member library staff to learn more about the RRT and how to hold a successful program at your library. Both sessions will include the same content and will be recorded. We encourage at least one staff member from each participating library to attend. Select from the dates below to register. |
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The Daniel Pierce Library in Grahamsville is holding a fundraiser that promotes the library and generates commerce for businesses in their community and beyond. Proceeds from sales benefit the library. |
Connecting Communities for a cause! Ultimate Discount Cards are available to purchase at the library, which generates patron visits (they can't be purchased online.) There is no specific end date for purchasing, but the library expects to stop sales by the end of June. If you are interested in exploring a similar idea for your own library, the contact person at Daniel Pierce is Cathy Russo and you may email her at crusso@rcls.org to learn how they set up their program. |
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 Visit the Cornwall Public Library to take part in a multigenerational celebration of poetry! Gain inspiration from works shared by community members & notable Poet Laureate, JR Solonche! (Refer to the flyer pictured at right for additional details)Questions? Contact Brenda Goldfarb at 845-534-8282 |
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This affordable evening begins with the arrival of a coach bus at 2:45pm at the Cornwall Public Library (departure promptly 3:00pm). If you prefer to use your own transportation, the group will meet you there. 49 bus seats and an unlimited number of non-bus seat concert tickets all on a first come-first payment basis. Join in for an evening to cherish! Questions? Call Brenda at 845-534-8282 |
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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, save your registration confirmation email which will contain the link for any ONLINE session. You will also receive a reminder email 24-48 hours prior to the event.
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RCLS SUSTAINABILITY CORNER |
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Click the link above to view the Guide and schedule a meeting to talk about your marketing plans with Dave Cosco, RCLS Marketing Manager. Phone: 845-243-3747 ext. 245 or via email at marketing@rcls.org |
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Subscribe to receive RLCS Publications via the link below |
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