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: Goshen Public Library & Historical Society more »


Goshen Public Library & Historical Society Goshen Public Library & Historical Society The Goshen Public Library & Historical Society, located in Goshen, NY, is chartered to serve residents of the Goshen Central School District.

Click here to visit their site.


Upcoming Events & News

NYLA Library Advocacy Day

Tuesday March 6, 2012 in Albany. The goal of the New York Library Association's Library Advocacy Day is to show our legislative represetatives how much people care about libraries by packing the offices at every scheduled appointment. With 10 RCLS legislators to meet with, we need lots of people to attend and show their support. Please join us! Click for information and registation to ride the bus. For more information, click on NYLA Library Advocacy Day under the About RCLS scroll down menu at left.


RCLS Performer Showcase

On Friday, February 17 RCLS will host 12 performers giving 15-minute presentations of programs available for libraries. Click for more information and registration.


RCLS Board Meeting

The reorganizational meeting of the RCLS Board of Trustees will be held on Tuesday, Feburary 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.