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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, June 11th at 5pm
at the Livingston Manor Branch
Closed for Trout Parade (Livingston Manor Branch): Saturday, June 14th
The Livingston Manor Branch will be closed, but you can find our table at the parade!
Closed for Juneteenth (Both Branches): Thursday, June 19th
Library News
The (New)sletter
Welcome to the new newsletter format with news and events from both branches of the Livingston Manor-Roscoe Library! If you get the time, we’d love to know your thoughts.
2025 Trout Parade
It is almost time for Livingston Manor’s 19th Annual Trout Parade! Join the library as the town boogies down with this year’s theme, Saturday Trout Fever. You will find the library table in Renaissance Park from 10:00am-4:00pm. Stop by to say hello, apply for a library card, learn about Summer Youth Activities, sign up for programs, join the Summer Reading Challenge (for kids of all ages), and more!
Kids of all ages are invited to be IN the parade and ride in the library’s float or walk with the banner!
Decorate your own “trout wand” to wave in the parade (stop by the library anytime before June 6th to take one home).
Registration Required:
(845) 439-5440
Parade day details to be provided upon registration.
Library Notary Services
You can now have documents notarized for free at the library! Notary Public Jess Davis is available every Tuesday from 10:00am-2:00pm or by appointment. Summer hours are subject to change.
Memoir Writing Workshop
Have you ever wanted to write a memoir? Your opportunity awaits! Join professional writer Teresa Tulipano for a free six-week memoir writing workshop for adults at the Roscoe Branch. Participants will work with Teresa to generate six new personal narrative essays from the provided writing prompts. The class will work together to give each other gentle and supportive feedback during each session, and Teresa will provide written feedback the following week.
Classes will be held weekly on Wednesdays from 11:00am to 12:30pm, starting on July 16th. This writing workshop will conclude with a performance on August 27th at 6:00pm, that will open to the community with refreshments provided.
To apply for one of the limited spots, please send your name, phone number and a 500 word writing samples to [email protected]. Please put the words "Memoir Writing Class" in the subject line. Samples are due by Monday, June 30th. Participants will be notified by Thursday, July 3rd if they have been selected.
Senior citizens are especially encouraged to register so that we can capture stories from bygone eras.
This project is made possible in part with funding from a Sullivan County Arts & Heritage Grant, funded by the Sullivan County Legislature and administered by Delaware Valley Arts Alliance.
Summer Youth Activities & Reading Challenge
The library is excited to announce our Summer Activities & Reading Challenge for youth of all ages! There will be a wide selection of children’s programs offered throughout July and August as well as a reading challenge with exciting prizes.
Manor Ink Seeking Reporters
With the school year coming to a close, opportunities are abound with Manor Ink. Working with our local award-winning youth-led newspaper is not only a great way for students to spend their summer hours, but it offers 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].
Upcoming Events for Kids
(children must be accompanied by an adult for all programs)
 Storytime with Ms. Jess | Kids and their families are invited to listen to a story and stay for a craft. Craft kits are also available to take home anytime. 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 |
 Storytime with Ms. Sam | Children and their guardians are invited to enjoy engaging tales and playful learning, perfect for early literacy. Friday, June 6th 4:30pm at the Roscoe Branch ages 0-5 |
 Birds of a Feather | Children of all ages are invited to learn about bird migration through a story, a craft, and a special “robot” activity. Saturday, June 7th 1:00pm at the Roscoe Branch all ages |
 LEGO Club | Kids are invited to discover their inner-engineer and build to their hearts' content. A large assortment of LEGOs will be provided. Wednesday, June 18th 1:00pm at the Roscoe Branch ages 4+ Friday, June 20th 3:30pm at the Livingston Manor Branch ages 4+ |
 Introduction to 4-H Dairy Cows | Join Sullivan County 4-H for an introduction to dairy cows. Learn about the many aspects of raising dairy cows as well as the 4-H Program offered to children in Sullivan County. This event will take place outdoors and participants will get to meet a real dairy calf! Friday, June 27th 4:30pm at the Roscoe Branch all ages |
Upcoming Events for Adults & Teens
 Knitting for Beginners | Experienced knitter Joan Obecny will teach the basics of knitting in this three-part series. Each lesson will build upon the previous session; it is encouraged to attend all dates. Tuesdays: June 3rd, 10th, & 17th 3:00pm at the Livingston Manor Branch |
 Organic Gardening Series: | Join experienced organic farmer 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, June 7th 10:00am at the Livingston Manor Branch Maria Grimaldi is an educator in sustainable permaculture and a farm-to-market consultant. She specializes in organic and sustainable farming and currently owns and operates Panther Rock Farm located in Youngsville, NY. |
 Mid-Day Movie | Enjoy a mid-day break with friends and join the library for a showing of 2022’s Death on the Nile featuring Gal Gadot and Kenneth Branagh. This PG-13 movie is based on the 1937 Agatha Christie book of the same name. Refreshments will be provided. Tuesday, June 10th 1:00pm at the Roscoe Branch runtime of 132 minutes |
 Garden Club | Join a community of gardeners and keep your green thumb thriving all year round. Thursday, June 12th 5:30pm at the Livingston Manor Branch new members welcome |
 Maker in Residence Series: | Teens and adults are invited to expand their artistic prowess or begin their journey of creative expression in this special Maker in Residence Series. Artist Eric Hart will be at the library every other week from June 18th to August 27th to workshop a different project each session. Participants will work with mixed media throughout and will have the opportunity to apply various techniques and styles to different crafts. Prior attendance is not required for any program in this series. On 6/18, participants will create one-of-a-kind fine art boxes using papers and images from books and magazines. Wednesday, June 18th 10:00am-12:00pm at the Livingston Manor Branch Hart holds a BA from Brooklyn College and an MS from SUNY @ New Paltz, both in art education. Her artistic training also includes The Art Students League of New York. She has been working in mixed media since the mid 1990's. Hart’s national award winning work has been exhibited across the United States and at international venues. |
 Organic Gardening Series: | Experienced organic farmer Maria Grimaldi will talk about catching water, storing it, and keeping it clean. Saturday, June 21st 10:00am at the Livingston Manor Branch Maria Grimaldi is an educator in sustainable permaculture and a farm-to-market consultant. She specializes in organic and sustainable farming and currently owns and operates Panther Rock Farm located in Youngsville, NY. |
 Tech Talk: | Learn about Libby, the app that gives you access to thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines for free with your library card. Libby is available on mobile phones, tablets, and e-readers like the Kindle. This Tech Talk will help guide you through the process of getting set up with Libby. Saturday, June 21st 1:00pm at the Roscoe Branch all ages |
 Raising Sheep 101 | Join Iris Fen Gillingham from Gael Roots Community farm to learn practical sheep care, including feeding, pasture management, general care, parasite prevention, and wool production. *This is Part One of a two-part series. Saturday, June 28th 10:00-11:00am at the Livingston Manor Library all ages *Part Two is scheduled for Saturday, July 12th at 10:00am and will provide an introduction to heritage breeds with a special focus on Icelandic and Shetland sheep, with a deeper dive into the unique qualities of these breeds for both home and market. |
Book Clubs
 Livingston Manor Book Club | June’s book of the month is: Margaret Fuller: A New American Life Tuesday, June 17th 12:00pm at the Livingston Manor Branch Join in person at the library or online via Zoom (meeting room opens at 11:30am) |
 Roscoe Book Club | June’s book of the month is: As Bright as Heaven Monday, June 2nd 1:30pm at the Roscoe Branch |
Just in at the Library
 | The Emperor of Gladness
available in print, large print, ebook, and audiobook In the struggling town of East Gladness, Connecticut, nineteen-year-old Hai is saved from despair by Grazina, an elderly widow with dementia, forging an unexpected bond that reshapes their lives and reveals dynamics of love, memory, and resilience on the margins of society. |
 | The Safari: A Novel
available in print only When a wealthy family goes on a South African safari, a series of shocking murders rocks their exclusive compound. |
 | Luminous: A Novel
available in print only In a near-future reunified Korea, a junkyard scavenger's discovery of a lifelike robot boy intertwines with the lives of estranged siblings haunted by their brother's disappearance, revealing complex truths about family and artificial intelligence. |
 | The City and Its Uncertain Walls
available in print, large print, ebook, and audiobook Explores a familiar town where a Dream Reader interprets dreams, and shadows detach from their owners, weaving a love story, a quest, and an ode to books and libraries into a parable reflecting the complexities of post-pandemic life. |
 | Birding to Change the World
available in print only A writer and educator specializing in environmental justice and climate change chronicles her bird-watching journey and shares what she has learned from each new bird she's observed about life, social change and protecting the environment. |
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Livingston Manor Branch Mondays: 11:00am-1:00pm Thursdays: 10:00am-12:00pm 5:00pm-7:00pm | Roscoe Branch 1st Tuesday of the Month: 10:00am-4:00pm |
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