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RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS
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OCTOBER 6, 2025 NOTE: The RCLS offices will be closed on Monday, October 13th in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day. No deliveries on that date. |
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RCLS Plan of Service Focus Groups RCLS needs your input to guide our future as we develop the next five-year Plan of Service. If you have not already participated in a Focus Group, please sign up for one of the remaining sessions during October. Your participation is vital— your insights will help shape the direction of RCLS services and priorities. Please ensure that we hear from you; register for a session here: |
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Lightning Talk: Critical Thinking (In-Person/Online) Thursday, October 16, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm Join us at RCLS headquarters or online to learn about and discuss programs which center on critical thinking skills. In this ever-evolving landscape of AI use and integration in education and daily like, programs that promote critical thinking skills will be an important piece of digital literacy. Hear from presenters about specific programs and discuss as a group what the core critical thinking skills are and how libraries can help across all age levels. |
RCLS HQ: A Guided Tour In-Person Workshop Tuesday, October 21, 2025 ~ 9:30-11:30 619 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.) Questions may be addressed to Meaghan Doyle RCLS Community & Digital Engagement Consultant meaghan@rcls.org |
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New recommendations from the Bookwerm to help you settle in with a great book to celebrate Fall... Click on the image below to access her list! |
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RCLS member libraries have participated since 2019. It's not too late to get involved... |
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National Friends of Libraries week is celebrating its 20th anniversary!! October 19-25, take the opportunity to celebrate and recognize the Friends of YOUR library. |
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Inaugural LARC in the Park 5K Run/Walk and Kids' Dewey Decimal Dash Sunday, October 19 at Rockland Lake State Park  There's still time to "Lace Up for Rockland's Libraries"! Proceeds will benefit the Library Association of Rockland County (LARC) Scholarship Fund and professional development Director, West Nyack Free Library |
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PRPL Press began 10 years ago and have since published over a dozen patron-written titles. They are up to volume 8 of the annual collection of writing by their award-winning Writing From Life Group. Volume 9 of Writing From Life will be out later this fall, showcasing the great work of their entire, thriving writing community. In addition, the Press releases one book by a featured patron each year, as well as an annual poetry review. All PRPL Press books are available on Amazon and on the shelves of the Library. Some additional information about their most recent release... "Our latest success story is a collaboration between our award-winning writing instructor and patron, Carol Gremli, whose debut book, Home & Away, came to life in our popular writing workshop and is now on Amazon and our shelves! Six years in the making, Carol’s impressive collection of fiction, nonfiction and poetry was designed and published through our own PRPL Press Books and is the third title in our Learning Lab Patron Spotlight Series." Questions about the program may be directed to John Aiello, Librarian II, Head of the Learning Lab at jaiello@pearlriverlibrary.org |
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A new look for Livingston Manor-Roscoe library! The library is excited to unveil its new official logo! A heartfelt thank-you is extended to Carolyn Bivins for her creativity, dedication, and hard work in designing a logo that beautifully represents the newly merged library. |
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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UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS |
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AI and the Environment: What Librarians Need to Know Wednesday, October 15, 2025 2:00-3:00 p.m. (online) Help foster informed conversations with your community about responsible technology use |
Helping Patrons with Energy Efficiency: Home Boost DIY Wednesday, October 22, 2025 10:00-11:00 a.m. (online) Learn about HomeBoost and how your library can be part of this initiative!! |
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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