RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS
 
April 7, 2025
Note: The RCLS Offices will be closed on Friday, April 18 for Orange/Ulster BOCES Recess Day.  No deliveries on that date.

RCLS HQ: A Guided Tour
In-Person Workshop
Friday, May 16, 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.)
 
REGISTER HERE
 
Questions may be addressed to Meaghan Doyle, RCLS Community Engagement & Talent Development Specialist
meaghan@rcls.org

SPRINGTIME = CONSTRUCTION TIME
Please see the Continuing Education section of this issue (below) to register for an RCLS online session that will help guide you in preparing your application for the NYS Public Library Construction Aid Program.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

National Library Week 2025 (April 6-12)
Drawn to the Library!
Click on the image or the text above for information

 
CLICK ON THE PICTURE BELOW TO REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP
(ALL LIBRARY STAFF ARE WELCOME!)
 
 
Foam Cannon Training Workshop (In-Person)
RCLS HQ, Middletown
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
~ 2:00pm - 3:30pm ~
Presenter: Michelle Muller, RCLS Member & Youth Services Consultant
Come learn how to set up and operate the RCLS Foam Cannon. This piece of equipment will be available to member libraries to enhance their programming.  The workshop will go over all you need to know ~ solution prep, assembly, operation & clean up.
Note: This session is not eligible for CE credit

Project Finale: AI Youth Services Challenge
Click on the image to register via Google Form
Contact Michelle Muller (michelle.muller@rcls.org) with any questions

COMMUNITY NEWS 

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The Blooming Grove Post:
March/April Edition Out Now!
The Blooming Grove Post, published by the Moffat Library, has just released its March/April 2025 issue! This 20-page edition is packed with community news, the launch of a Historic Landmark Series, local business spotlights, and the return of the popular Did You Know? column.
New features include student opinion pieces, an advice column, a fun Teen Corner, and a Services & Events directory listing local happenings, service groups, and the library's program calendar.
The library sends out a big thank-you to the amazing volunteers and student journalists who make this publication possible!
 
Click on the picture to access a PDF of the latest issue
 
RCLS CONTINUING EDUCATION
To register, please click on text in BLUE
Credit Hours earned per session are noted below.  Please verify with the individual posting on the RCLS Calendar.
 
Koha Reporting Workshop (online) 
please select your preferred date
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 ~ 10:00am - 12:00pm
Thursday, April 10, 2025 ~ 10:00am - 12:00pm
Presenter:  Myka Kennedy Stephens
A tour of the Koha reports module. This training will highlight the many reports added since migration, giving you the "why's" and "how's" of Koha reporting. In addition, attendees will learn more about Koha's Item Search function & Order Search to answer questions about new, outstanding, and received orders.
2 hours Continuing Education credit for library staff
 
Virtual RCLS Construction Aid Workshop - Review of Eligible Projects (online)
Friday, April 11, 2025 ~ 10:30am - 12:00pm
Presenter: Stephen Hoefer, RCLS Chief Financial Officer
An in-depth discussion on what types of projects are eligible for the New York State Public Library Construction Aid program. The due date for applications for 2025 is August 1st.
2 hours Continuing Education credit for library staff 
 Note: There is an in-person RCLS Construction Aid 
Mandatory Workshop for Applicants scheduled for June 12, 2025 at 9:30
Please register separately for the June session
 
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Landscape: What Libraries Need to Know About the Executive Orders (online)
Monday, April 14, 2025 ~ 2:00-3:00 pm
Presenter: Tiffany Hamilton, CEO 
YWCA White Plains and Central Westchester
Gain valuable insights on the latest executive orders and federal actions affecting DEI efforts and how libraries can navigate these changes, specifically in terms of nonprofit funding
1 hour Continuing Education credit for library staff

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.


 
RCLS SUSTAINABILITY CORNER 
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals - Where Libraries Fit In (online)
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 ~ 10:00am - 11:00am
In this online, interactive workshop, participants will learn the 17 goals that countries around the globe have adopted, how they connect to libraries, and begin brainstorming how to incorporate them into programs and services. This program will not be recorded.
1 hour Continuing Education credit for Library Staff
[Not applicable towards Trustee Education credit hours]
REGISTER HERE 
 
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
 
Happy National Library Workers Day!
 
We celebrate the incredible dedication, talent, and heart of all the staff at both RCLS Headquarters and the 47 member libraries in our system. Whether you're behind the scenes or on the front lines, your commitment to service, learning, and community makes a difference every single day. Thank you for all that you do today and throughout the year! We appreciate each and every one of you!
 
MARKETING EDUCATION
 
Canva Create 2025 KEYNOTE
Thursday, April 10, 2025 ~ 1:00 PM ET
 
The Canva Create festival is a great opportunity to explore the latest innovations in design and creativity, featuring expert insights and exciting new tools.
What to Expect:
✨ New product launches and tools to boost creativity
🎨 Insights from industry leaders in design, AI, and productivity
📊 Sessions on how Canva can simplify reporting and business operations
 
NOTE: The virtual keynote stream will be live on
April 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM (PT)/1:00 PM (ET).
More sessions will become available to access online shortly after April 10.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 
RCLS Marketing Services LibGuide
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
 
 
 
A Closing Thought...
 
 
Share a library-related meaningful quote or a funny cartoon with the RCLS community... Send your submissions to abaumann@rcls.org!

Ramapo Catskill Library System
619 Route 17M 
Middletown, NY 10940
845-243-3747
www.rcls.org
         
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