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Ramapo Catskill
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U.S. Census Bureau Announces Extension for Information Collection The deadline for residents to complete the 2020 Census has been extended to Wednesday, September 30. To encourage library users to complete their Census questionnaire, member libraries can provide promotional materials with curbside pickup materials. Area Census Offices in Pawling and Albany have reopened, and restarted field operations including Update and Leave operations, in which Census workers visit residences that don't receive mail and leave Internet Choice packets. These packets include a paper questionnaire that residents can use to complete the Census, as well as directions for completing the questionnaire online and by phone. It is not necessary for residents to wait for this packet to complete the Census; the census can be completed online at 2020Census.gov or by phone by calling 844-330-2020.  * * * August WEBINARS HERE
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Call for RCLS Literacy Mini-GrantsThe RCLS Literacy Grant Program helps member libraries provide citizen information services, financial education, job assistance, and educational training to improve literacy or digital skills to veterans, minority groups, blind, physically disabled or seniors who live within the RCLS service area. A member library can apply for a minimum award of $250, up to a maximum award of $1,500. Awarded libraries will be notified no later than October 26, 2020 and must attend an Adult Literacy Mini-Grant Reporting Workshop on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 as well as provide an update of the project by March 15, 2021. Failure to attend a reporting workshop and to provide an update will result in a revoked Mini-Grant funding award. The deadline for submitting a completed application, available from Jen Park, and documentation is Thursday, October 1. Applications can be submitted by email, delivery, or snail mail: Attn: Jen Park, RCLS, 619 Route 17M. Middletown, NY 10940; jen@rcls.org
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 The New York Library Association (NYLA) 2020 Conference & Trade Show will take place completely online! This two-day event will be a mix of broadcasted and on-demand programs. Broadcasted programs will only be available to view during their allotted time slot so please plan accordingly. On-Demand programs will be available to view during the duration of the conference and will also be available for viewing after the conference. The Virtual Trade Show will be available on Thursday, November 5th from 10:00am-4:00pm and Friday, November 6th from 9:00am-4:00pm. To access registration pricing, program schedule, Trade Show info and to register, visit https://www.nyla.org. Registration is now open. The Early Bird Registration Deadline is September 30th.
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In Memoriam Alfred L. Freund, former director of RCLS from 1972-1985, passed away on August 11. He was 90. Alfred received his MLS from the Pratt Institute. He then became a reference librarian at the Hicksville Library on Long Island and eventually was named Director of the Plainedge Library where he was responsible for the building of a new facility that stands today. In 1972, he became Director of the Ramapo Catskill Library System until his retirement in 1985. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Elizabeth of Warwick; son, Alfred L. Freund III and daughter, Carolyn Freund. Private funeral services were held at Warwick Cemetery.
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