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This week's cover photo...
is a Wallkill Public Library's Children's Room display, created by Tara Laiosa, based on Five Little Pumpkins Sitting on a Fence.
October 26, 2020
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The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is looking for 2022 programming ideas.
CSLP encourages the collaboration of innovative and age appropriate ideas, resources, and programs through the production of programming manuals.  The manuals include program ideas, booklists, decorations and activities for four age groups, from babies to adults.  Since public librarians are our customers for the manual, they want your ideas!  You know what will work best in your libraries.  Use this form to submit your idea and any related materials.  The slogan for the 2022 Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP), as chosen by librarians across the country, will be Oceans of Possibility.  The theme for all programs will be Oceanography.
 
Our Little Free Library
is here!
Now you will always be able to find a great book, movie, or book on CD - even when the building is closed.
Our Little Free Library is dedicated to the memory of Jeannette Haag,
longtime library trustee and
advocate for the West Nyack Free Library. 
Learn more about Little Free Libraries at www.littlefreelibrary.org

YALSA’s 2020 Symposium to be held virtually
YALSA’s Board of Directors has announced that the 2020 YA Services Symposium will be held virtually November 6–8 in lieu of the originally planned in-person event in Reno, Nevada. The virtual symposium will feature an array of programs, author panels, discussion and poster sessions, and more. New this year, the Edwards Award celebration will also take place at the virtual symposium. The Symposium Marketing and Planning Taskforce is currently working to reconfigure and adapt the slate of programs.

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RCLS Board News
 RCLS Board Meeting Talking Points
At its Monday, October 19 meeting, the RCLS Board of Trustees had the following Talking Points:
  • Approved four Adult Literacy grants for 2020-2021.
  • Awarded the RCLS Management Professional Development Scholarship to Jessica Gordon of Finkelstein Memorial Library.
  • Indigenous Peoples' Day has been added to the RCLS calendar.
  • Approved Construction Aid applications for seven member libraries.
  • Fundraising letters were sent out to a targeted audience.
  • A full slate of nominees was filled for the RCLS Executive Board.
  • The Board welcomed new trustee Peyton Powell, who was appointed to fill a vacant Rockland County seat.
  • Approved and adopted policies regarding Social Media, Programming & Outreach, and a Code of Conduct.
The Talking Points will be elaborated on in the Minutes of the October Board meeting, which will be posted to the RCLS website about a week before the next virtual regular meeting on Monday, November 16. The current materials are available on the website (Minutes/Financial Reports and Executive Director’s Report). If you have any questions about the Talking Points, contact Grace Riario at RCLS (243.3747, ext. 233 or e-mail).
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