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RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS
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NOTE: The RCLS Offices will be closed the afternoon of Thursday, October 30th for a staff training event. |
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In-Person Workshop Thursday, November 13, 2025 ~ 1:30pm - 3:30pm 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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Prepare your defenses against the dark - flashlights and blankets at the ready - and check out these Halloween book recommendations from our "Spook-Master", the RCLS Bookwerm! Click on the picture for her spine-tingling choices... |
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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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Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 5pm Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery 5:00 PM | Panel discussion with Hudson Valley true crime authors Jodé Millman, Alison Gaylin & Carol Goodman 6:00 PM | Meet-and-greet with the panelists featuring craft cocktails (and mocktails!) 6:30 PM | Hors d’oeuvres, more beverages and silent and live auctions featuring one-of-a-kind goods and experiences Proceeds from this event will be used to fund the completion of ongoing capital infrastructure improvements at Gardiner Library. For questions, contact Nicole Lane at nlane@rcls.org or 845-255-1255 |
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BANNED BOOK display is Sizzlin' HOT!!! Bringing the "emergency" front and center for visitors to the Pine Bush Area Library, new staffer Nicole Comerford created a striking display and activities to engage patrons! They are raffling off an I'M WITH THE BANNED mug as a prize to anyone who guesses which banned book a phrase comes from... Additionally, each book in the display has a bookmark telling why it was banned. Images courtesy of Vicki Ducham, PBL |
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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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Once you've carved your jack-o-lantern, are you usually stymied by what to do with all the innards you've scraped out? Here's a unique dessert to make all the ghouls and goblins in your family smile... Pumpkin repurposed!! |
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Pumpkin Tiramisu with Autumn Flair Classic elegance meets spiced pumpkin Some desserts whisper. Tiramisu purrs. Now imagine it dressed for autumn, layered with the golden richness of pumpkins. Espresso-soaked ladyfingers still do their magic, but the mascarpone cream carries a swirl of pumpkin and spice. The result? Familiar and new all at once. Sweet but not cloying. Elegant yet cozy. It's a dish that belongs at dinner parties and on your couch with a fork straight from the pan. Among fall recipes, few feel this decadent. And for lovers of Halloween, it's the kind of treat that turns an ordinary night into a little celebration.
Ingredients | Directions | - 1 cup pumpkin, seeds removed, mashed to 'puree' consistency
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 pound mascarpone cheese (softened)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups brewed espresso (cooled)
- 2 packages ladyfinger cookies
- Cocoa powder for dusting
| - In a bowl, whisk pumpkin, sugar, and spices until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat mascarpone, cream, and vanilla.
- Beat until soft peaks form.
- Fold pumpkin mixture gently into mascarpone cream.
- Dip ladyfingers briefly in espresso and layer in a dish.
- Spread pumpkin-mascarpone cream over the cookies.
- Repeat layers until dish is filled, ending with cream on top.
- Dust generously with cocoa powder.
- Chill at least 4 hours before serving.
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Tip: For a playful twist, layer the tiramisu in small glass jars. It transforms a classic dessert into portable healthy snacks for a stylish, make-ahead treat. |
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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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