Welcome to RCLS

Picture of RCLS Van Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS), working cooperatively with its member libraries, provides  coordinated services, guidance,training, support and leadership to member library trustees and staff to sustain their effort to be responsive, proactive, vital community institutions that meet the changing needs of their users in Orange, Rockland, Sullivan and southern Ulster counties.

Since 1959, RCLS has been working in cooperation with member libraries to help raise awareness about library services and to work to eliminate barriers to library access and use.

 Why we need your help


Digital Downloads more »


Audiobooks To access digital materials at Ramapo Catskill Library System, you will need:
1) A valid library card
2) Access to the Internet
3) Free software for the computer and/or device on which you wish to use the material you download from this site.

For more information, or to search for downloadable content, go to http://efiles.rcls.org


Advocacy more »


Library of Congress Read campaign


Member Library: Rushmore Memorial Branch of the Woodbury Public Library more »


Rushmore Memorial Branch of the Woodbury Public Library Rushmore Memorial Branch of the Woodbury Public Library The Rushmore Memorial Branch of the Woodbury Public Library, located in Highland Mills, is one of two branches charted to serve the town of Woodbury, New York.

Click here to visit their site.


Upcoming Events & News

Friends GatheringOn Tuesday, May 22 a gathering of the library Friends groups will be hosted by the Friends of the Albert Wisner Public Library in Warwick. Click here for flyer. Click here to register.


Geek the Library Fundraising with the Rockland Boulders

Geek the Library with Rockland Boulders

Saturday, July 7 help support the Library Association of Rockland County (LARC) at Provident Bank Park for Geek the Library Night as the Rockland Boulders take on the Quebec Capitals. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to participating public libraries. To purchase your tickets, log on to the Rockland Boulders Web site. Fireworks will follow the game.


Geek the Library Fundraising with the Renegades

Geek the Library Night Renegades Game Poster

Saturday, June 30 help support RCLS at Dutchess Stadium for Geek the Library Night as the Hudson Valley Renegades take on the Staten Island Yankees. A portion of each FUNdraising package sold will benefit RCLS in support of the Geek the Library program. To purchase your tickets, log on to gadesgroups.com. (Password: rcls2) $15 FUNdraising package includes -- 2012 General Admission Ticket, Renegades Group Hat and Post-Game Fireworks.


The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessore

William Joyce's THE FANTASTIC FLYING BOOKS OF MR. MORRIS LESSORE was inspired by the late Bill Morris, Vice President and head of Library Promotion at HarperCollins, and Coleen Salley, storyteller, professor, author, and television commercial actress. This animated short film won an Oscar Sunday, February 26.Click here if you would like to watch, be sure to do so soon, as it is only available for a limited time.


Assembly Committee on Libraries and Education Technology Public Hearing on Funding Public Libraries in New York State

Click here for a video of the Assembly Committee on Libraries and Education Technology Public Hearing on Funding Public Libraries in New York State held November 29, 2011 in Albany. The full video is 26 minute long and includes testimony by Robert Hubsher, RCLS Executive Director; Marilyn McIntosh, Monroe Free Library Director and James Mahoney, Nyack Library Director.


RCLS Board Meeting

The next meeting of the RCLS Board of Trustees will be held on Monday,
May 21, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the System Headquarters. Directors, trustees, staff and Friends as well as the public are welcome to attend. Click here for the Agenda.