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Livingston Manor Branch: Monday: 10am-5pm (845) 439-5440 | Roscoe Branch: Monday: 10am-4pm (607) 598-5574 |
Board Meeting (Open to the Public):
Wednesday, April 8, 5:30pm at the Roscoe Branch
Library News
National Library Week 2026
 | Celebrate National Library Week with the Livingston Manor-Roscoe Library April 19-25! National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. Stop by either branch Monday, April 20 through Saturday, April 25 to pick up a free gift, and help us create a special display by writing a line or two expressing what you love about your library. |
How to Write Irresistible Stories
The Library is excited to announce an upcoming workshop for established writers with acclaimed author, novelist, and essayist Marie Myung-Ok Lee. As a co-founder of the Asian American Writers’ Workshop, Lee is known for her dedication to supporting writers of color and fostering strong writing communities. She is also the inaugural recipient of the Conjunctions Residency, “Writers Helping Writers,” and will be staying at Hemlock Neversink through May. Lee's library workshop titled “How to Write Irresistible Stories” will include reading and discussing short works and generative writing exercises.
Where: Roscoe Branch Writers are invited to apply by sending a 500-word writing sample to [email protected] |  |
Incoming Summer Reading Program Brochure
 | Each summer, libraries across the country come together with support from the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP), using a shared nationwide theme complete with engaging artwork and slogans, to enrich their own unique children’s programs and raise awareness about libraries. |
This summer’s theme is “Unearth a Story” and the Library is excited to announce a multitude of programs and a reading challenge elevated by dinosaurs, fossils, and subterranean delights. Families can expect a brochure outlining everything the Library has planned to be available in April to allow for early summer planning. |  |
Free Movie Streaming with Kanopy
 | Do you pay for Netflix, Hulu, or some other streaming platform? Did you know you can stream movies for FREE using your Livingston Manor-Roscoe Library card!? The Library’s newest online resource, Kanopy, allows you to enjoy critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films, and more from any web browser, android, or apple device. New movies are added every month, with titles such as Grease, Zoolander, Charlotte’s Web, Chinatown, Mid90s, and many more coming in April. |
Upcoming Events for Adults
How to Use Today's AI Tools to Simplify Life
 | Join tech expert Eddi Khaytman for a deep dive into how AI tools can be leveraged to simplify your daily tasks, enhance productivity, and bring a new level of efficiency to both personal and professional endeavors:
Thursday, April 2 6:00pm at the Livingston Manor Branch Eddi is a seasoned presenter who brings complex AI concepts to life with engaging, insightful presentations that demystify the technology and inspire audiences. |
Shorts & Sweets for April Fools
 | April 2026 is here and what better time for some risqué jokes? Join Big Sky Productions’ Laure Valentine and Carol Montana for funny, devilish, bawdy, and slightly off-color short stories, anecdotes, and jokes. This “adults only” program will be accompanied by sweet treats and beverages. Friday, April 10 5:30pm at the Roscoe Branch |
Medicare Seminar
 | Are you 65 or turning 65 in the next year or two? Already on Medicare? Leaving your employer coverage? Join Hal Hauck from Medicare Resource Group to learn everything you will need to know about Medicare:
Saturday, April 11 10:30am at the Livingston Manor Branch Saturday, April 11 12:30pm at the Roscoe Branch |
Auxiliaries of Rockland
with Dr. Joyce Conroy
 | Join Town of Rockland Historian Dr. Joyce Conroy to learn about local church, fire department, and war-time auxiliaries. Friday, April 17 5:00pm at the Roscoe Branch |
Scrabble for Adults
 | Adults of all ages are invited to connect with friends and neighbors over a classic board game. Saturday, April 25 11:00am at the Livingston Manor Branch |
Upcoming Events for All Ages
Livingston Manor Repair Café
 | Bring your broken but beloved items to get repaired. Chat with your neighbors and enjoy home-baked goodies while you wait! The complete list of repairable items for April’s Repair Café includes:
If you are aware of any specific parts that will be needed to repair any item, please bring them. Saturday, April 11 11:00am-2:00pm at the LM Presbyterian Church 568 Old Rte. 17 |
Making and Getting the Real Dirt
with Maria Grimaldi
 | Join Maria Grimaldi to develop an understanding of the importance of the soil we use for gardening and farming. She will also go over methods for making compost quickly and easily. Attendees are invited to bring a sample of their soil for pH testing and analysis. Saturday, April 18 11:00am at the Roscoe Branch |
Upcoming Events for Kids
Storytime with Ms. Jess
 | Kids and their families are invited to listen to a story and stay for a craft. Every Tuesday Morning 11:00-11:30am at the Livingston Manor Branch ages 0-5 |
Musical Storytime
 | Get in the groove with a musical story. Kids can sing, dance, and play instruments for an interactive storytime. Every Friday Morning 11:00-11:30am at the Livingston Manor Branch ages 0-5 |
Story & Craft:
"Out Like a Lamb”
 | Kids of all ages are invited to join Ms. Sam for a Story & Craft inspired by the weather adage "in like a lion, out like a lamb." Saturday, April 4 (first Saturday of every month) 1:00pm at the Roscoe Branch all ages |
Playdough Playtime
 | Kids are invited to join Ms. Jess for hands-on fun with playdough! Squish, mold, and create with this timeless classic. Saturday, April 18 10:30am at the Livingston Manor Branch ages 2+ |
Paper Bead Bracelets
 | Kids are invited to join Ms. Jess to make their own bracelets using hand-crafted paper beads! They can learn to make their own, or use the prepared “beads.” Saturday, April 18 12:00pm at the Livingston Manor Branch ages 6-12 |
Book Clubs
Livingston Manor Book Club
 | April’s book of the month is: Join in person at the Library or online via Zoom. Tuesday, April 21 12:30pm at the Livingston Manor Branch Call (845) 439-5440 to join the Club! |
Roscoe Book Club
 | April’s book of the month is: Monday, April 27 1:30pm at the Roscoe Branch Call (607) 498-5574 to join the Club! |
Just in at the Library
 | A Better Life Lionel Shriver available in print, ebook, and audiobook A Brooklyn mother enrolls in a program to house a Honduran migrant, whose charm quickly wins over her family, except for her skeptical, aimless son. As tensions rise and doubts about her guest’s true nature emerge, the son’s unreliable perspective complicates the story, exploring the moral ambiguities of immigration and altruism in modern society. |
 | She Made Herself a Monster Anna Kovatcheva available in print only In 19th-century Bulgaria, a con artist posing as a vampire slayer teams up with a defiant orphan blamed for her village’s misfortunes. Together they plan to create a terrifying monster so the girl can escape her fate, but their scheme spirals beyond their control. This novel blends Gothic horror and folklore to explore power, blame, and female agency. |
 | A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing Alice Evelyn Yang available in print only A devastating yet hopeful family saga set during the Japanese occupation of Manchuria, the Cultural Revolution, and the present day that explores the effects of intergenerational trauma, the legacy of colonialism, and the inescapability of fate through the prism of Chinese and Japanese folklore. |
 | The Passengers on the Hankyu Line Hiro Arikawa available in print and large print Welcome aboard the Hankyu Line train! Come along on a heartwarming, funny, and perfectly cozy voyage with the charming and relatable passengers whose lives intersect and unfold across two journeys six months apart, revealing how small encounters can shape their lives as they crisscross like railway lines. |
 | All About Allergies Zachary Rubin, MD available in print and audiobook Dr. Zachary Rubin explores the science, history, and myths behind common and lesser-known allergies, combining expert insight with patient stories. The book explains conditions ranging from asthma to food allergies while outlining practical treatment options. It serves as an accessible guide to understanding and managing allergic diseases. |
 | The Culting of America Daniella Mestyanek Young available in print and audiobook A cult survivor and organizational psychologist examines how coercive group dynamics extend beyond fringe sects into everyday institutions like the military, workplaces, and social movements. Blending memoir and research, she introduces a framework for recognizing “cult-like” behavior in modern life. The book challenges readers to rethink belonging, power, and personal autonomy. |
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Tech Assistance
The Library offers one-on-one Tech Assistance for any tech problems you may encounter. Topics include, but are not limited to, phones, tablets, computers, email, apps, social media, online forms, and basic internet security.
Livingston Manor Branch Mondays: 2:00-3:30pm Thursdays: 10:00am-12:00pm 5:00pm-7:00pm | Roscoe Branch 1st Tuesday of the Month: currently on hiatus |
Library Resources
Online
| In-Personavailable at both branches unless stated otherwise
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Manor Ink
Manor Ink is seeking student reporters! Working with our local award-winning, youth-led newspaper is a great opportunity that provides a unique and invaluable experience for aspiring writers, photographers, journalists, and the like.
Teens ages 12 to 17 are invited to engage with the community, share their voice, and earn financial rewards for their writing and art along the way. Manor Ink meets every Wednesday at 3:00pm. Adult mentors are encouraged to join as well.
For more details, please contact Amy Hines at [email protected].
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