LibraryAware RCLS News 07-31-2023

RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS

July 31, 2023

Are you BATTLE ready?

The 2023 RCLS Battle of the Books is your chance to cheer on your favorite library's

team as they engage in literary combat

Be part of the audience on

Saturday August 26th ~ 11 am to 4pm

at SUNY Orange, Middletown (Orange Hall)

For more information visit the RCLS website

August is a great opportunity

for a leisurely drive!

RCLS Road Trip 2023: Home

There's still a little over a month left to start or continue the journey to visit all the participating libraries and receive a T-Shirt for bragging rights!

Click the picture below for

The Bookwerm's recommended Audiobooks...

Take 'em with you on the RCLS Road Trip or anywhere you travel!

JOIN US FOR THE RCLS

64TH ANNUAL MEETING

Friday, September 8, 2023 | 9AM to 1 PM

The morning will begin with a buffet breakfast followed by Annual Awards ceremonies and a brief business meeting

which includes RCLS Trustee elections. Displays from member libraries will be on view throughout the event.

We conclude with a Keynote Address by

award-winning author Ibi Zoboi. Her presentation will

focus on Censorship: Book Challenges and Bans

Nicole Mondestin Photography

Library Directors, Staff, Trustees and Friends of Libraries are all welcome

Registration is required

CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

& TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT

REMINDER: If you wish to reserve table space for your library's display at the meeting, please contact Anita abaumann@rcls.org by August 15th

COMMUNITY NEWS

BANNED BOOKS TRADING CARDS

JULY 31 IS THE FINAL DAY TO APPLY!

More information is available here:

https://www.valleycottagelibrary.org/banned-books-week

Questions?

Contact Katie Karkheck (kkarkheck@rcls.org) OR

Caroline Sieke-Pape (cpape@rcls.org)

The Changing Face of Television

with lecturer

Brian Rose

ONLINE VIA ZOOM

Monday, August 7 ~ 7:00 pm

Move from black and white to vivid color (just like Dorothy in

The Wizard of Oz...) and beyond - - into a whole new viewing world

A co-operative program by Westchester, Rockland and Orange County libraries

Music on Broadway Series

'al fresco' in Monticello

Join EPCPL for their final Summer 2023 performance on the library's outdoor stage

Please bring your own chair or blanket; fixed seating is limited

Additional information may be found in the Events Calendar on the library's website:

Ethelbert B Crawford Public Library (ebcpl.org)

RCLS CONTINUING EDUCATION

For details on registration, click on the title line below

Introduction to Canva (Online)

Guest presenter: Tracy Dunstan, Head of Adult & Digital Services, Nyack Library

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 ~ 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us to discuss all things Canva and hopefully walk away with some valuable tools to expand your library graphic design project!

1 continuing education credit hour for staff

(This session will not count toward trustee training)

Registration is REQUIRED to receive the Zoom link

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 Zoom link for any ONLINE session.

You will also receive a reminder email approximately 24 hours prior to the event.

MARKETING EDUCATION

For details on registration, click on the title line below

AI and Libraries: Enhancing Services and Engaging Communities

(Online)

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 ~ 3:00-4:30PM

Learn about AI fundamentals, its relevance to libraries of all sizes and types, and how it can enhance services and engage communities.

Coffee+Conversation:

Social Media Librarians Virtual Meetup

(Online)

Thursday, August 10, 2023 ~ 3:00 - 4:00pm

Join your fellow social media librarians for a virtual meet up -

an open conversation about new and ongoing challenges

Outreach Service to Communities

Digital Navigators

Unlock the power of the online world! From job hunting to locating a home, accessing services, and staying connected with loved ones, being online is indispensable. Our Digital Navigators are here to guide you through every step – from mastering your devices to securing free or affordable internet services and beyond. Best of all, this invaluable program is entirely FREE and open to everyone in need. Discover more details and explore the list of participating libraries by clicking the image below.