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March 2026 Newsletter
Livingston Manor-Roscoe Library
Livingston Manor-Roscoe Library
February 27, 2026
Table of Contents
Livingston Manor Branch:
(845) 439-5440 | Roscoe Branch:*NEW HOURS (607) 598-5574 |
Board Meeting (Open to the Public):
Wednesday, March 11th, 5:30pm at the Roscoe Branch
Library News
Local Opportunities
The Sullivan County Public Library Alliance is seeking the next Poet Laureate! To be eligible, applicants must reside in Sullivan County (full or part-time), have a body of literary work, and be available for a two-year appointment.
The Livingston Manor-Roscoe Library is seeking enthusiastic students to participate in our Summer Internship Program! While the warmth of summer may still feel like a distant dream, it will be here before we know it. This paid opportunity is open to Rockland Central School District students in 10th and 11th grade and provides a great introduction to the library world and valuable professional experience.
2026 Battle of the Books Q&A
Battle of the Books is a friendly competition and team building experience for students currently in 6th through 11th grades. Participants will read eight preselected titles and then participate in trivia battles based on the books at a Regional Battle, usually scheduled in late August. Battle of the Books promotes a love of reading in teens, exposes them to titles and authors that they might not encounter otherwise, and encourages them to think of their local library as a resource for entertainment.
On Saturday, March 21st at 12:30pm at the Livingston Manor Branch, team leader Jess will host a Q&A for parents and students to learn about Battle of the Books. Get your questions answered and join the team!
The Social Outpost
Do you want to keep up with Library events, but don’t want to be on social media? You can now find the Livingston Manor-Roscoe Library on The Social Outpost! This new platform allows you to curate a calendar of local events from the neighbors you care about without ads or algorithms.
Upcoming Events for Kids & Teens
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:
In Like a Lion
 | Kids of all ages are invited to join Ms. Sam for a Story & Craft that will have fun with the March weather proverb: “In like a lion, out like a lamb.” Saturday, March 7th (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, March 21st 11:00am at the Livingston Manor Branch ages 2+ |
Upcoming Events for Adults
The Good, the Bad, and the Scary of AI
 | Join tech expert Eddi Khaytman for a discussion on the morals, values, and ethics associated with artificial intelligence (AI) and its impacts on society. Learn how AI affects everyday life, from scams and deepfakes to intellectual property concerns, and explore both its promises and pitfalls. Thursday, March 12th 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. |
Bunny Wreaths with Catalpa Creative
 | Craft your own seasonal bunny wreath with Terri Husson from Catalpa Creative. *$25 per person: Includes all materials and hands-on instruction. *RSVP by Thursday, March 12th to [email protected] Thursday, March 19th 5:30pm at the Livingston Manor Branch |
Narcan Training
 | Join Samantha Piccolo from the Sullivan County Department of Health for a free training on how to administer Narcan (naloxone). This life-saving medication inhibits a heroin/opioid overdose and can be administered without formal medical experience. All participants will be given a free Narcan kit to take with them. Thursday, March 26th 5:30pm at the Livingston Manor Branch |
Scrabble for Adults
 | Adults of all ages are invited to connect with friends and neighbors over a classic board game. Saturday, March 28th 11:00am at the Livingston Manor Branch |
Woodcock Walk
 | Join the President of the Sullivan County Audubon Society, Renee Davis, for a special birding opportunity. Learn from an expert who can help spot the American Woodcock while they perform their mating-season "sky dance." Saturday, March 28th 6:45pm Meeting at Renaissance Park Meet at Livingston Manor Renaissance Park parking lot at 6:45pm; group will drive short distance to Wards Rd. at 7:00pm *Rain date is set for Sunday, March 29th at the same time and meeting place (notice would be posted, RSVPs contacted). |
Upcoming Events for All Ages
Oh Say Can You Seed?
 | Join experienced organic farmer Maria Grimaldi and learn everything you will need to know about seeds before planting season:
Saturday, March 7th 11:00am-1:00pm at the Roscoe Branch Saturday, March 14th 11:00am-1:00pm at the Livingston Manor Branch |
“Time for School”
with Dr. Joyce Conroy
 | Join Town of Rockland Historian Dr. Joyce Conroy to learn about one-room schoolhouses of the past. Friday, March 20th 4:00pm at the Roscoe Branch |
Book Clubs
Livingston Manor Book Club
 | March’s book of the month is: Join in person at the Library or online via Zoom. Tuesday, March 17th 12:30pm at the Livingston Manor Branch Call (845) 439-5440 to join the Club! |
Roscoe Book Club
 | March’s book of the month is: Monday, March 30th 1:30pm at the Roscoe Branch Call (607) 498-5574 to join the Club! |
Just in at the Library
 | Everybody Wants to Rule the World Ace Atkins available in print and large print Fourteen-year-old Peter Bennett is convinced his mom's new boyfriend is a Russian agent. Everything about 'Gary' fits the archetype for his suspicions, and Peter’s mother is the perfect mark, working with big government contracts. When Peter and his friends become pursued by an unknown hitman, who is going to believe them? |
 | Antique Seth Panitch available in print only An uplifting, magical story about a once-celebrated antique appraiser who gets caught in the thrall of a strange, powerful necklace, one that has the power to transform her life, and the fortunes of those around her. |
 | The Spaces That Make Us Danish Kurani available in print only We shape our environments, and they shape us. In this book, renowned architect and designer, Danish Kurani, shares his revolutionary design philosophy to help us understand the profound impact our spaces have on us and how we can improve our lives by creating better designs. |
 | Inside the Cartel Martin Suarez available in print only The gripping true story, that reads like fiction, of how legendary FBI Special Agent Martin Suarez went deep undercover and lived a double-life for years to infiltrate Colombia's most insidious drug cartels. |
Women’s History Month at the Library
Celebrating Women Authors
 | The Astral Library Kate Quinn available in print, large print, ebook, and audiobook This fantastical adventure poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library, where books are not just objects, but doors to new worlds, new lives, and new futures. |
 | The Everlasting Alix E. Harrow available in print, ebook, and audiobook Sir Una Everlasting, remembered as a great hero, was an orphan who became a knight and died for queen and country, though her real story has been lost to legend. Centuries later, failed soldier Owen Mallory becomes consumed by her story, a fascination that pulls him into the past itself. Bound together across time and trapped in a tragedy that repeats, they must rewrite history to change their fate. |
 | 99 Ways to Die Ashely Alker, M.D. available in print only An illuminating, hilarious, and practical guide to 99 of the most terrifying ways to die and how to avoid them. Dr. Ashely Alker is a self-described death escapologist, or in more familiar terms, an emergency medicine doctor. |
 | Turning to Birds Lili Taylor available in print only This essay collection explores how noticing birds transforms a search for quiet into a deeper awareness of nature’s beauty and resilience. Moving between city streets and backyards, it invites readers to slow down, pay attention, and rediscover wonder in everyday moments. |
RCLS Bestsellers List
Library Resources
Online
| In-Personavailable at both branches unless stated otherwise
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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 |
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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