RAMAPO CATSKILL LIBRARY SYSTEM NEWS
 
NOVEMBER 3, 2025
NOTE: The RCLS Offices will be closed Tuesday,
November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day.  
No deliveries on that date.

RCLS HQ: A Guided Tour
In-Person Workshop
Thursday, November 13, 2025 ~ 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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 & Digital Engagement Consultant
meaghan@rcls.org
COMMUNITY NEWS 

 Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 5pm
Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery
 
5:00 PM | Panel discussion with Hudson Valley true crime authors
 Jodé Millman, Alison Gaylin & Carol Goodman
6:00 PM | Meet-and-greet with the panelists featuring craft cocktails
 (and mocktails!)
6:30 PM | Hors d’oeuvres, more beverages and silent and live
 auctions featuring one-of-a-kind goods and experiences
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS, CLICK HERE
Proceeds from this event will be used to fund the completion of ongoing
capital infrastructure improvements at Gardiner Library.
 
For questions, contact Nicole Lane at nlane@rcls.org or 845-255-1255

Registration is required
CLICK ON THE EVENT IMAGE ABOVE TO REGISTER

 Click on the image above for additional information
 
Some of the details...
  • Amanda takes all the photos and edits them in Canva and sends them out to the patrons via email.
  • There is no charge to patrons by MFL. It's a completely free service Amanda started as a way to promote their green screen and as a nice community give back.
GREEN SCREEN
HOLIDAY CARDS EVENT
    MFL goes festive and showcases library tech simultaneously! 
If you're interested in offering something similar at your library and would like help on how
to get started, contact
Amanda Primiano, Library Director, aprimiano@rcls.org
 
Your library could partner with another organization holding an event and be on-site at that occasion to promote your library's love of its community
OR 
If your library has a Friends group, they might consider hosting the event as a fundraiser in conjunction with any holiday/library celebration

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.
 
How to Host Your Own Escape Room
(In-Person)
RCLS HQ, 619 Rte 17M, Middletown, NY 10940
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 ~ 2:00 - 3:30pm
Presenter: Michelle Muller
RCLS Member and Youth Services Consultant
1.5 Hours Continuing Education credit
 
Advocacy Workshop: Learning about and Communicating with Elected Officials (online)
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 ~ 10:00 - 11:00am
Presenter: Jen Park
RCLS Government Information Specialist
1 Hour Continuing Education credit for library staff,
1 Hour Trustee Education credit for Trustees
 
Overdrive 101Training (online)
OverDrive Best Practices: Tips to build,
maintain, and grow your digital collection
Thursday, December 11, 2025 ~ 10:00 - 11:15am
Presenter: Kristin Preyss, Account Manager III,
Public Libraries, OverDrive
Facilitator, Michelle Muller, RCLS Member & Youth Services Consultant
1 Hour Continuing Education credit
 
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

The Tempestry Project (Online)
TODAY!  Monday, November 3, 2025
3:00pm - 4:00pm
 
The highly requested Tempestry Project is coming to RCLS! Tempestry is a program that involves knitting a tapestry that shows the average daily temperature of a region, one year at a time.
Click HERE to register

Join this information session to learn more about Tempestry, including cost, supplies, knitting instructions, and more. Attendees will also be the first to know how to select a year(s) that is significant to your library!
This session does not qualify for CE credit. It will be recorded.
Click here to visit the Tempestry Project website.
 

COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Now Taking New Applicants!
 
Digital Navigators are trained, trusted guides who help with various technology needs. Navigators work in libraries and other community organizations. They assist anyone needing a device, secure free or low-cost internet service, and much more.
 
Where: All meetings and training sessions will be held online via Zoom. 
When: Training will begin on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. 
Please see our website for the full schedule of meetings 
 
New applications will not be accepted beyond 
Wednesday, November 26 at 12pm.
APPLY HERE
Participation is limited, and a complete application does not guarantee approval for the program. Questions? Contact your system representative:
Meaghan Doyle, Ramapo Catskill Library System, meaghan@rcls.org

 
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... 
  
 
 
Tickle the funny-bone of your colleagues with a cartoon or share a
library-related quote that would resonate 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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