RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS
 
FEBRUARY 13, 2023

 
 NYS Annual Reports are underway!
 
Annual Reports are due to RCLS by
February 28th, 2023
 
For assistance, please contact the RCLS office
(845) 243-3747
 

 
LIBRARY ADVOCACY 2023
 
This year, RCLS will advocate ‘closer to home’
by visiting our legislators in their local offices.
Jen Park, RCLS Government Specialist, has posted details of appointments that are scheduled with
our elected officials. Join us and add your voice
to help inform & educate lawmakers on the importance of libraries.
 
Click HERE to access the RCLS Calendar
and register to attend one or more area
meetings the week of February 13th and 20th!
 
How Can I Be A Virtual Library Advocate?
NYLA has created a toolkit to help elevate
your voice virtually and be the
BEST social media advocate on February 28th.  
Click here to access the toolkit and
let us know you're a
#LibraryAdvocate!

 
Join us for the 2023 RCLS
≈≈≈    Performers' Showcase    ≈≈≈
In-Person, RCLS Headquarters, Middletown
Friday, February 17, 2023 ~ Time: 9:30am - 1:00pm
Registration by February 15th is required.
 
Please click HERE to reserve your spot!

 
We're happy to share the latest recommendations from
Eileen Acosta, our resident "Bookwerm"
Click on the picture to see what she suggests...
 
 
COMMUNITY NEWS

 
 CONGRATULATIONS ON A MILESTONE!
 
We are so pleased to share in celebration of a library career spanning 50 Years...
 
January 23rd marked a
very special anniversary.  
Joan Booth began working at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Library on that date in 1973!
 
As shared by her colleagues, Joan is 
"our sassy, one-of-a-kind, tough cookie, book-reviving,
dear friend..."
 
What a marvelous treat to
applaud this wonderful Octogenarian employee who is still going strong and making the library a special place for the community!!
 
 

 
A Brew & Bingo
 
blast! 
   
 
Over 100 people attended 
Brew & Bingo Night 🍺 at
Defiant Brewery Company in
Pearl River, NY in January.
First introduced in July of 2022, this free community event included one bingo board per person and one beverage. The night featured prizes, gift basket and laughs with friends! The evening was hosted by Orangeburg, Tappan,
and Palisades libraries. 
 

 
RCLS CONTINUING EDUCATION
 
Click on the session name link below to register
 
COLLABORATIVE
SUMMER READING PROGRAM EVENTS
 
Children's Summer Reading Workshop (online)
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
 
Teen Summer Reading Workshop (online)
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Hear from your colleagues around the state, and
walk away with ideas for your summer reading program.
Attendees will receive 3 Continuing Education 
credit hours for each Workshop listed above
(These programs will be recorded. All registrants will
receive the recording information when it is available.) 
MARKETING EDUCATION
 
For details on registration for these online workshops,
click on the title line of each session below
 
Social Media 102
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 - 3:00 PM ET
FREE Online Webinar presented by Firespring
It’s time to learn a few advanced social media tips and tricks,
elevate your social media presence through micro strategies
and activate your advocates 
 
Advanced TikTok Strategies: How to Build
Brand Awareness, Equity, and Community
 Tuesday, February 21, 2023 ~ Time 1:00 PM ET
FREE Online Webinar presented by Movers+Shakers
 In this webinar you’ll learn three innovative approaches for TikTok:
- Participatory entertainment
- Culture-fueled responsive campaigns
- Reinventing traditional formats
 
 
10 Common Marketing Mistakes to Avoid
Friday, February 24, 2023 ~ 10:00 AM ET
FREE Online Webinar presented by Creative Marketing Services
 
This webinar will cover:
10 common Marketing mistakes & how to avoid them; How to prioritize your marketing efforts; How to build a solid foundation for your business by having a well-defined target audience; Optimizing your website for your target audience and how to motivate them to take action

Outreach Service to Communities

February is National Library Lovers' Month!
Check out our digital billboard on Route 17 East before exit 120 (Middletown/Montgomery)
 
 

 
RCLS Marketing Services LibGuide
Click the link above to view the LibGuide and schedule
a meeting to talk about your marketing plans with 
Dave Cosco, RCLS Marketing Manager, online or on the phone
You may reach Dave at 845-243-3747 ext. 245
or via email at marketing@rcls.org
 

Reminder
If you signed up for one or more of the many RCLS programs 
and/or continuing education opportunities, save your registration confirmation email which contains the Zoom link for any online session.  
You will also receive a reminder email approximately 24 hours prior to the event.

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