Ramapo Catskill Library System

Congratulations to Kristen McIvor of Pearl River Public Library on completing the New York Library Association- NYLA Developing Leaders Program!

Kristen, pictured at far right, teamed up with Alex Civorelli, Kate Eicher, and Alex Giresi to create Readers: Better Together, a project focused on making reading more interactive, social, and engaging for readers of all ages.

We're proud to see library leaders developing creative ideas that strengthen connections through reading and community. Way to go, Kristen! 📚🎉

🇺🇸 Discover Orange County's Revolutionary War story with the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution Field Guide. Explore local historic sites, learn about the people and events that shaped our nation, and find inspiration for America 250 activities happening across our community. Free copies are available at participating Orange County libraries while supplies last. 📚 The guide can also be downloaded here: www.bit.ly/250FieldGuide

Freedom to read matters more than ever. Take the First Amendment Pledge and help protect the right to read, learn, and explore ideas freely.

Don't Join the Book Burners - Pledge to Be Like Ike Help support libraries across the country by taking action today!

Congratulations to the New York Knicks on an incredible championship season! 🏆🗽 What a ride for the players, coaches, and fans. Enjoy every second of it.

🌲 Get Outdoors & Get Together Day is happening Saturday, June 13!

This statewide celebration brings people of all ages and abilities together for fun, healthy outdoor activities and inclusive access to New York’s public lands. Get outside, connect with others, and enjoy the day! 💚

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https://www.ny.gov/programs/get-outdoors-get-together-day

Get Outdoors & Get Together Day Inclusive and accessible family-friendly recreation at locations across the state.

What is happening in the Mamakating Library? There seems to be some digging and we've unearthed...a STORY! And starting June 22, you can too! But, don't wait! Sign-up for this year's summer reading program, Unearth A Story as soon as you and your grown-up can. Just come to the library and ask any of us at the circulation desk (we promise we're not scary). Summer reading starts soon! Dig into reading with us!

The New York State Senate's 2026 Summer Reading Program, themed Unearth A Story, encourages children of all ages to read, explore, and learn throughout the summer.

Students who complete the program and submit their reading form by August 21, 2026 will receive an official Summer Reading Certificate recognizing their achievement.

This free program helps promote literacy, prevent summer learning loss, and foster a lifelong love of reading.

New York State Senate Summer Reading Program New York State Senate Summer Reading Program

Grab the helmets, load up the bikes, and come roll into some family fun with the Mamakating Library 🚲☀️ One lucky rider may even head home with a brand new set of wheels 👀

RCLS is partnering with The Tempestry Project to create a traveling exhibit showing how climate change has impacted our region using real temperature data from Liberty, NY.

Purchase a kit, knit a tapestry, and return it to your home library to become part of the permanent RCLS collection. The goal is 100 tapestries! Meet Olga from Liberty Public Library proudly showing off her beautiful creation.

Please note: completed tapestries will become part of the permanent exhibit and will not be returned. Some knitting experience is recommended.

Order here: https://bit.ly/4fwqjLG