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RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS
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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2025 Battle of the Books Teams representing libraries throughout the System took up the challenge to flex their literary muscles - showing up and showing off their knowledge of this year's selected titles. All the competitors are to be congratulated for the time they spent preparing and "entering the ring"... New City Free Library (2025 Champion) Daniel Pierce Library (2nd Place) Moffat Library of Washingtonville (3rd Place) |
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RCLS Plan of Service Focus Groups RCLS can't develop the next five-year Plan of Service without your input to guide our future. Focus Groups for library trustees, directors, managers, and staff will take place through October 2025. 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 one of the sessions designated for your role with the library via the |
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RCLS 66TH LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST ANNUAL MEETING & AWARDS PRESENTATION Keynote Address: AnnaLee Dragon, Executive Director New York Library Association (NYLA) Friday, September 12, 2025 | 8 AM to 1 PM NOTE: Online registration closed on September 5th Please contact Anita Baumann before noon Thursday 9/11 if you wish to attend (abaumann@rcls.org) // or (845) 243-3747 |
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LUCILLE BALL: A Living History Portrayal Wednesday, September 24, 2025 ~ 6:30 pm (Online) Presenter: Leslie Goddard, Actress and Scholar This program is not a “celebrity impersonation” or a Lucy Ricardo celebrity look-a-like event. It’s an entertaining and educational historical portrayal, exploring the life of Lucille Ball Questions: Contact Emily Nevill Co-sponsred by these Rockland County libraries |
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RCLS member libraries have participated since 2019. Has your library committed this year? |
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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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UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: SUSTAINABILITY
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Hudson Valley Community Air Network September 23 at 2:00, virtual Join this information session to learn about the Bard Hudson Valley Community Air Network, a quickly-expanding network of community-accessible AQ sensors across the Hudson Valley. HVCAN was first built through the Bard Hudson Valley Library Air Quality Network that was started by a Bard student in 2019. Since then, over 18 Hudson Valley libraries have installed AQ sensors in their entryways to provide real-time never-before-available air pollution information to their neighbors. HVCAN hopes to expand across the state. This session will help member library staff determine if this initiative is right for them. This session will be recorded. |
AI and the Environment: What Librarians Need to Know October 15 at 2:00, virtual During this engaging webinar, participants will explore the environmental impacts of artificial intelligence. This session will provide a foundational overview of AI—what it is, how it works, and how it's increasingly integrated into everyday life. We will then examine the environmental footprint of AI technologies, including energy consumption, data center demands, and electronic waste. Gain insights and practical knowledge to help foster informed conversations with your community about responsible technology use and its role in a sustainable future. This session will not be recorded. |
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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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