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RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS
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JOIN US FOR THE RCLS 66TH LEGISLATIVE BREAFAST ANNUAL MEETING & AWARDS PRESENTATION Friday, September 12, 2025 | 8 AM to 1 PM Keynote Address: AnnaLee Dragon, Executive Director New York Library Association (NYLA) The morning will begin with breakfast followed by Annual Awards ceremonies and a brief business meeting which includes elections to the RCLS Board of Trustees. Displays by member libraries will be on view throughout the event. Registration is REQUIRED (registration closes September 5th) |
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2025 RCLS Annual Awards Deadline for submission approaching... 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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CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW TO REGISTER FOR MARKETING MINDS SESSION 3 Note: This session is not eligible for CE credit |
Marketing Minds: Session 3 (Online) Tuesday, June 12, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm Moderator: Dave Cosco, RCLS Marketing Manager An open and supportive space for library staff to connect, share ideas, and explore what’s working in the world of library marketing. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, have a challenge to troubleshoot, or just want to listen in, all are welcome. No prep needed just bring yourself and your curiosity! |
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 Music Trivia: Pride EditionSunday, June 8th ~ 2-3pm Newburgh Free Library - Main Library, 124 Grand St ✨ Calling all music buffs and trivia titans! ✨ Bring your crew for Music Trivia - Pride Edition! Be ready to sing your favorite pop tunes, TV theme songs and R&B hits from the top of your lungs. Be there or b flat 🎤 Register here. |
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Welcome Goshen Library Director Rose Chiocchi Rose Chiocchi was the Executive Director of the Pike County Public Library in Milford, PA, from 2015 to early 2025. Before becoming a director, Rose was a program coordinator and circulation clerk in both the Port Jervis Free Library and Western Sullivan Public Library. In her previous life, Rose worked in marketing and large-scale event planning in NYC. She spends her free time reading, lifting weights, and being bossed around by an unruly black cat named Kali and a goofy dog named Trixie. |
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Welcome Piermont Library Director Alex Tretiak Born and raised in Glen Rock, NJ Alex completed his undergraduate at Cornell University with a dual major in History and English (with a creative writing concentration). His career path in libraries started at the Cornell University Law Library and he has been in libraries ever since. After completing an MLIS at Rutgers University, he began working as an Adult Services Reference Librarian at Rockaway Township Library, moving on to the joy of supervising the circulation team at his childhood library in Glen Rock. He went on to serve as a Young Adult Services Librarian and a manager at several of the Brooklyn borough branches. He is currently based in the Bronx with his 5-year-old son. Alex shares: "I've been a lifelong reader and fiction writer, as well as a drummer, film editor, and homemade ice cream maker!" |
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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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PROTECT YOUR CELLPHONE AND THE PLANET SIMULTANEOUSLY! Eco-friendly phone cases offer a balance between style, sustainability, and functionality that traditional cases often lack. Many of these cases are not only compostable but are also built to offer the protection your phone needs. For people who care about the planet, choosing an eco-friendly case is a small step with a significant positive impact.
See a list of manufacturer brands - click the link below:
Scroll down on Earthava's website page to see an explanation of what makes different materials sustainable!! |
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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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