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November 2025 Newsletter
Livingston Manor-Roscoe Library

Table of Contents
Livingston Manor Branch:Monday: 10am-5pm (845) 439-5440 | Roscoe Branch:Monday: 10am-4pm (607) 598-5574 |
*Closings (Both Branches):
Tuesday, November 11th — Veterans Day
Thursday, November 27th — Thanksgiving
Board Meeting (Open to the Public):
Wednesday, November 19th, 5:30pm at the Roscoe Branch
Library News
Silent Auction: Last Chance to Bid

Read-A-Thon
The library is hosting another Read-A-Thon! Students of all ages are invited to participate from November 1st-30th to raise money for Ride 2 Survive, a local organization assisting with transportation expenses for Sullivan County residents who have been diagnosed with cancer or pre-malignant conditions.
Stop by the library to receive a Reading/Sponsor Log or email [email protected] to receive a printable PDF.

October’s Repair Café

2025 Elections
The library remains an election resource for the community. Do you know where your polling site is? Do you know who is on the ballot? The library is here to help!
NYS General Election: Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
2025 Annual Appeal
The library would like to extend its profound gratitude to all who have already responded to our Annual Appeal. It is through the generous support of our community that we are able to close our funding gap, ensuring the continuation of our programs, services, materials, and more.
*Please note a correction to the appeals brochure: the Roscoe Branch hours are incorrect. Official hours can be found on the library website as well as posted in the library branches.
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 |
![]() Storytime with Ms. Sam | Children and their adults are invited to listen to a story and play in the children’s room with books and toys galore. Wednesday, November 5th (first Wednesday of every month) 11:00am at the Roscoe Branch ages 0-5 |
![]() Pokémon Club | Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Join the Club and connect with fellow fans, trade cards, and learn how to battle. Saturday, November 15th 11:30am at the Livingston Manor Branch all ages |
![]() Story & Craft: | Kids of all ages are invited to join Ms. Sam for a festive story and craft. Saturday, November 15th 1:00pm at the Roscoe Branch ages 4+ |
![]() 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, November 19th 3:00pm at the Roscoe Branch ages 4+ |
![]() Electricity Magic with Snap Circuits | Kids are invited to join Ms. Sam to experiment with basic circuits and learn about electricity. Friday, November 21st 4:00pm at the Roscoe Branch ages 8-12 |
Upcoming Events for Adults
![]() Sheep to Yarn: | Join Iris Gillingham, farm director at Gael Roots Community Farm, and learn how to make wool into yarn! This two-part series will teach you about the tools and techniques used in spinning as well as provide hands-on experience. It is recommended, but not required, to attend both parts of this series. Please note: Part One will be at the Livingston Manor Branch and Part Two will be at the farm. Part One: Saturday, November 1st 10:30am at the Livingston Manor Branch Part Two: Thursday, November 6th 6:00pm at Gael Roots Community Farm 734 Cattail Rd. |
![]() How to Generate Writing Workshop | New and established writers are invited to join Teresa Tulipano for a free workshop:
***To apply for one of the limited spots, please email a writing sample (no more than 500 words) to [email protected] by October 27th. Participants will be notified by October 31st if they have been accepted. Saturday, November 8th 2:00-5:00pm at the Livingston Manor Branch application required |
![]() 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:
Tuesday, November 18th 2:00pm at the Livingston Manor Branch Tuesday, November 18th 3:30pm at the Roscoe Branch |
![]() Greetings from Campbell Inn | Join Town of Rockland Historian Dr. Joyce Conroy to learn about the historic Roscoe resort Campbell Inn. Friday, November 14th 4:00pm at the Roscoe Branch |
Upcoming Events for All Ages
![]() The Fun of Fermentation | Learn the science of cooking with microbes and explore the world of fermentation with Maria Grimaldi and Samantha Stone. Try samples of sauerkraut and kimchi as you learn about the process, tools, and benefits of fermented foods. Saturday, November 1st 11:00am at the Roscoe Branch supplies are limited; registration required |
![]() Poetry Open Mic | Join Sullivan County Poet Laureate Kevin Graham at the Livingston Manor Branch for an evening of verse. Poets and writers with all levels of experience are invited to share their work in an inspiring atmosphere. Those who prefer not to read are warmly encouraged to attend as audience members, offering support and appreciation for their fellow creatives. Thursday, November 13th 6:00pm at the Livingston Manor Branch |
Book Clubs
November’s book of the month is: Join in person at the library or online via Zoom. Tuesday, November 18th 12:30pm at the Livingston Manor Branch Call (845) 439-5440 to join the Club! |
November’s book of the month is: Monday, November 24th 1:30pm at the Roscoe Branch Call (607) 498-5574 to join the Club! |
Just in at the Library
The Buffalo Hunter Stephen Graham Jones available in print, ebook, and audiobook In 1912, a Lutheran pastor chronicles the harrowing confession of Good Stab, a Blackfeet vampire driven to seek justice for a brutal historical massacre, revealing a haunting story of revenge, survival, and truth on the Blackfeet Reservation. |
The Book of Records Madeleine Thien available in print and ebook A novel that leaps across centuries, where past and future are separated by only a door. When Lina and her father arrive at “the Sea,” a vast migrant enclave where time folds in on itself, they encounter neighbors who embody the weight of history and ideas. As Lina uncovers her father’s buried betrayals, their journey becomes a haunting meditation on memory, exile, and the stories we inherit. |
Before Dorothy Hazel Gaynor available in print, large print, and ebook In 1924 Chicago, newlyweds Emily and Henry Gale leave the city to pursue their American dream in the Kansas prairie, leaving behind Emily’s beloved sister, Annie. By 1932, their simple life in Liberal, Kansas, is upended when tragedy brings their orphaned niece, Dorothy, to their doorstep. As drought, dust storms, and long-buried secrets threaten everything they hold dear, Emily must fight to protect her family—and the young girl who may change their lives forever. |
Burning Down the House Jonathan Gould available in print only Marking 50 years since the formation of Talking Heads, this definitive account explores how they transformed New York's 1970s underground scene, blending avant-garde influences with rock to redefine popular music and leave a lasting cultural impact. |
Conscious Parenting Pedram Shojai & Nick Polizzi available in print only Do you feel caught in a cycle of passing greetings, technological distraction, and parental fatigue? In this guide, Pedram Shojai, O.M.D., and Nick Polizzi share advice and actionable tips for nurturing your family into a cohesive whole, connecting with your kids amidst technology overload, and confronting real-world fears. With insights from leading doulas, doctors, therapists, and childcare experts, you’ll learn to embrace conscious parenting as a way of life, creating a new present and future for your family. |
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Library Resources
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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: 2:00-4:00pm Thursdays: 10:00am-12:00pm 5:00pm-7:00pm | Roscoe Branch 1st Tuesday of the Month: 10:00am-4:00pm |
Manor Ink
Manor Ink is seeking student reporters! 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].
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