Marking the 30th anniversary of WJFF Radio Catskill, this special webinar will feature an address by Paul Cheung, Director/ Journalism + Technology Innovation, Knight Foundation and a panel of local news professionals: Vince Benedetto, Founder, President, and CEO, Bold Gold Media Group; Edward Lundquist, Associate Editor, Manor Ink; Laurie Stuart, Publisher, The River Reporter; Duncan Cooper, former editor-in-chief, The Fader and member, WJFF Board of Trustees; and Jason Dole, Program Director, WJFF Radio Catskill. Participants will be able to pose questions through the Zoom chat function.
Thane Peterson, president of the WJFF Radio Catskill Board of Trustees, will moderate the panel discussion. “We are living in a time when local news may be hard to find, fact-based news hard to distinguish from opinion, and a flood of sources difficult to navigate,” says Peterson, a former journalist, who believes that without comprehensive news coverage of local events and decision making or analysis of pertinent state and national events at the local level, democracy is at risk. “New ways of consuming news and opinion are increasing rapidly in our digital world,” he says. “We need to examine what is changing and how it might affect our ability as citizens to make informed choices.”
James Lomax, a former Board of Trustees President and long-time WJFF Radio Catskill volunteer, will close the 90- minute program.
When: Feb 24, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: The Challenges and Future of Local Radio: Implications for Democracy
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
LMFL Closing at 1pm 2/22
Livingston Manor Free Library is closing at 1 today, Monday February 22nd due to inclement weather. Stay safe!
LMFL CLOSED 2/18
The Livingston Manor Library is closed today, Thursday February 18th, for inclement weather.Stay safe!
LMFL CLOSED 2/16
The Livingston Manor Library is closed today, Tuesday February 16th, for inclement weather.Stay safe!
LMFL CLOSED 2/15
Livingston Manor Free Library will be CLOSED on Monday, February 15th in observance of Presidents Day. Enjoy the long weekend! We will return to regular hour Tuesday, February 16th.
LMFL CLOSED 2/9
The Livingston Manor Library is closed today, Tuesday February 9th, for inclement weather. Stay safe!
LMFL CLOSED 2/1 & 2/2
Livingston Manor Free Library will be closed due to snow. Stay safe and keep reading!
Community Conversation on Race
Emily Dowie of the Pearl River Public Library is hosting a Zoom meeting on Antiracist practice and policies. Join acclaimed author Ama Yawson about talking to children about race, and an online anti-racist book club. Click the link below and fill out the form to sign up.
Looking to lose weight in the new year? Cornell Cooperative is offering a program on Zoom to help you eat better and move more in the new year. Click here to register.
You can also click here and scan the QR code with your phone.
Meetings are January 12, January 19 and January 26th from 12:30pm – 1:30pm. You do not have to attend all programs.
Community Conversation on Race
Emily Dowie of the Pearl River Public Library is hosting a Zoom meeting on Antiracist practice and policies. Join acclaimed author Ama Yawson about talking to children about race, and an online anti-racist book club. Click the link below and fill out the form to sign up.
Ellenville Public Library and Museum is hosting a discussion of the book The Queen’s Gambit at 6:00pm on Thursday, January 21st on Zoom. Please feel free to share with your community or register for this program yourself. This is the link to register: https://forms.gle/bAkFbWj2bNMhciDY7
Holiday & Poetry Reading 12/11 @ 6pm
Livingston Manor Free Library will be hosting a Holiday and Poetry Reading on Friday, December 11 at 6pm on Zoom. Join Sullivan County Poetry Laureate for readings of poems, holiday favorites and more! You do not need a Zoom account to join, however please contact the library to register and we will provide you with the Zoom link.
LMFL CLOSED 11/26
Livingston Manor Free Library will be CLOSED Thursday, November 26 for Thanksgiving. We will return to normal hours Friday, November 27.
LMFL OPEN Veterans Day
Livingston Manor Free Library will be OPEN 10am-2pm on Wednesday, November 11.
Thank you for all who have served, and we hope to see you take advantage of our holiday hours!
What Is Zoom
Livingston Manor will be hosting What is Zoom on Tuesday, November 10 at 1:30pm. We will be meeting virtually and not in the library. You must have an internet connection and an email address to participate.
Please contact the library if you would like to join.
Director Search
Library Director, Livingston Manor Free Library, Livingston Manor, NY
The Livingston Manor Free Library Board of Trustees is seeking a library director to lead our dynamic, community-oriented, association library, chartered to serve the Livingston Manor Central School District of about 3500 residents. Livingston Manor is a small town in a beautiful valley whose residents enjoy outdoor life and pursuits.
The successful candidate should possess leadership, communication skills, and the ability to connect meaningfully with community members. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a Board, managing volunteers, developing a budget, creating and implementing new library programs and services, and writing grants.
The minimum qualifications for the position include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. A Master’s in Library Science is a plus but not a requirement. The library offers benefits and a salary commensurate with education and experience in the range of $52,000 to $58,000.
Candidates are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and three relevant references to the Board President, Vera Farrell, farrellvera@yahoo.com by Friday, October 16, 2020.
Livingston Manor Free Library will be OPEN Columbus Day, Monday October 12 from 10am to 2pm. Enjoy the long weekend and we hope to see you take advantage of the holiday hours!
Census 2020 Online
Have you filled out the 2020 Census yet? You can fill out the Census online until the end of September! If you don’t want people knocking on your door and want to limit contact with others, you can fill it out yourself, from home, right here
Don’t forget to count children. Sullivan Counts!
Now that the library has reopened, you can fill it out in the library! Please contact us for an appointment.
Free Comic Book Day at LMFL 10/10/20
Livingston Manor Free Library is having Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, October 10 at 11:30am. Pick up copies of Free Comic Book Day 2020 editions, as well as pens, pencils, bookmarks, and more!
A local student artist will also be here drawing Monster Caricatures, just in time for Halloween!
Comic book supply is limited and will be handed out on a first come first serve basis. Everything will be done outside for safety of our patrons, so be sure to keep an eye on the weather or call ahead.
Want to learn how this Video Conference Call software works? Join the Livingston Manor Free Library on Wednesday, September 23rd at 1:30pm and we will learn together!
To participate, you must have an email and an internet connection. You will be sent an email link to join the meeting. You do not need a Zoom account to join.
We hope to “see” you then!
Special Board Meeting 9/21 @ 6pm
There will be a special meeting of the Livingston Manor Free Library Board of Trustees on September21, 2020 at 6 PM. It will be available on Zoom. For further information call the library during normal working hours.
August 2020 Summer Reading
Livingston Manor Free Library’s Summer Reading continues in August! We have Act It Out From Home with playwright and acting coach Hana Roth Seavey as well as crafts and stories with LMCS art teacher Miss Corianno. Please register by emailing livcirc@rcls.org
Don’t forget about Summer Reading Logs due at the end of the month and craft kits! Please contact the library for pick up.
Click on the calendar for a screen picture (it may take a few moments to load).
Livingston Manor Free Library CLOSED 9/5 & 9/7
Livingston Manor Free Library will be CLOSED Saturday, September 5 and Monday September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Saturday we will have our annual Labor Day Book Sale at the Green Space on Main Street from 10am-5pm, so be sure to come down!
June 1, 2020 Update
PATRONS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS:
We are slowly starting to reopen and urge you to take the following steps before, during and after visiting the library. IF YOU ARE NOT FEELING WELL, PLEASE STAY HOME. FINES ARE NOT BEING CHARGED AT THE MOMENT.
– All patrons MUST wear a mask, even if waiting for appointment outside.
– Appointments for faxing, copying and curbside pickup will be given. However please keep social distancing measures in mind if there is a wait.
– Please be courteous with the staff and others waiting. We apologize if there is a wait but please be patient. We understand these are stressful times.
– If borrowing materials, please sanitize the cover at home with wipes, Lysol, or simply let them air out a day or two.
– Be sure to wash your hands upon return home.
We are happy to see you again and are glad you were able to visit the library. The building is still CLOSED to the public for the time being but we aim to reopen soon.
We wish you good health during this time.
Thank you,
Staff & Trustees
Online Summer Reading
Summer Reading starts Monday, July 6, but be sure to register beforehand! Call (845) 439-5440 to register. Click on the calendar for full view.
All programs will be done online in due to social distancing measures. However we also have craft kits, chalk and more to take home if you do not have internet access.
Give What You Can Book Sale
On Friday, July 3 from 11am to 5pm, Livingston Manor Free Library will have an outdoor Give What You Can Book Sale. Come out and support your local library.
All attendees must wear a mask and please keep social distancing measures in mind.
The library will be closed to the public in observance of July 4th.
NO 2020 Library Budget Vote
Normally around this time of year we urge the community to come out and support the library with its annual budget vote. Due to the economic uncertainty of these times, the board of trustees of the Livingston Manor Free Library has decided not to have a budget vote this year, 2020.
We are grateful for the support you have given us year after year and hope not requesting an increase supports you.
LMFL CLOSED Until Further Notice
As of May 1, Livingston Manor Free Library will continue to be closed to the public at this time. RCLS has urged all of its libraries to be closed due to the Coronavirus.
We would again like to reiterate that e-books are available online and fines are being waived at this time. E-reader instructions can be found here, about halfway down the page. Staff will be in to check the book drop and answer any messages, so if you have any concerns or questions about your library account do not hesitate to call or email us. (845) 439-5440 livcirc@rcls.org
We hope everyone stays healthy during this period. Please check back with our website or social media profiles (all links are at the bottom of this page) for any updates.
No Tax Help This Year
If you were hoping to have your taxes done at the library, unfortunately we are not offering it this year. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Cornell Cooperative in Liberty and the Monticello High School are offering free tax help! If you would like we would be more than happy to help you setup an appointment with them.
New Year, New Programs!
Livingston Manor Free Library is hosting new programs for the new year.
Friday Night Binge Come watch episodes of classic sitcoms, documentaries and more every Friday from 6pm to 8pm. Popcorn and light refreshments will be served.
Saturday Story Time Saturday at 10:30am we are going to start an additional Story Hour. This is for an older group ages 4-6, and there will be a craft afterward. Parents, siblings and caretakers welcome!
Thursday Evening Computer Help Thursdays starting on January 9 we will be open late for computer help and additional library hours until 8pm. If you were hoping to get computer help or use the library but could not make the hours, we now have one late night!
Monthly Craft Night The second Wednesday of the month at 3:30pm we will have a craft night for all ages. There will be seasonal and holiday crafts.
Any interest, call (845) 439-5440.
Birds of Prey 3/14 @ 10:30am
Livingston Manor Free Library will be hosting local general falconer on Saturday, March 14th at 10:30am. He will be presenting birds of prety. All ages welcome! Call (845) 439-5440 to signup.
LMFL CLOSED 2/17
Livingston Manor Free Library will be CLOSED on Monday, February 17th in observance of Presidents’ Day. Enjoy the long weekend! Stock up on books and DVDs.
Valentine’s Day Craft 2/13 @ 4:30
Livingston Manor Free Library is having a Valentine’s Day Craft Thursday, February 13th at 4:30pm. Come make a scented candle for a special someone! Supplies will be provided. Call (845) 439-5440 to register.
LMFL Opening at noon 2/10
Livingston Manor Free Library will open at noon 2/10. Stay safe and warm!
LMFL Delayed 2/6
Livingston Manor free Library plans to open at noon on 2/6 due to icy conditions. Stay safe everyone! We hope to see you then.
LMFL OPEN 1/20 10-3
Livingston Manor Free Library will be OPEN Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 20th from 10am to 3pm. If you were hoping to use the library during the holiday, now is your chance!
LMFL Closing at noon 1/18
Livingston Manor Free Library is closing at noon on Saturday, January 18 due to the snowy forecast.
We will be open Monday if you were hoping to use the library during the holiday!
LMFL CLOSED 12/25 & 1/1
Livingston Manor Free Library will be CLOSED on Wednesday, December 25 in observance of Christmas. Have a happy and healthy! We will be open regular hours Tuesday but will close at 4pm Thursday.
We will also be closed January 1st in observance of New Year’s Day.
Holiday Party @ LMFL 6pm on 12/20
Livingston Manor Free Library is hosting a Holiday Party on Friday, December 20 at 6pm. There will be carols and singalongs, children’s crafts, hot chocolate and more! Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
LMFL CLOSED 12/17
Livingston Manor Free Library will be closed 12/17 due to inclement weather.
Stay safe and warm everyone!
November is Picture Book Month!
Did you know November is Picture Book Month? Come celebrate it with us every Tuesday at 11:15am during Story Time for preschoolers aged 2-5. Parents, siblings and caretakers are also welcome. This will also be a craft after each story time.
Black Friday Book Sale 11/29
Livingston Manor Free Library is having a Black Friday Book Sale on Friday, November 29 from 10am until 6pm.
We are also having events all weekend, including “Small Library Saturday” and Cyber Monday. And don’t forget about the library on Giving Tuesday!
Any questions do not hesitate to reach out to the library at (845) 439-5440.
LMFL CLOSED 12/2
Livingston Manor Free Library will be CLOSED on Monday, December 2 due to inclement weather. We hope to be open regular hours Tuesday. Everyone stay safe and warm!
LMFL CLOSED Thanksgiving
Livingston Manor Free Library will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day, November 28. We will be open regular hours Wednesday and Friday.
Don’t forget about the library book sale Friday, November 29!
LMFL CLOSED Veterans Day
Livingston Manor Free Library will be CLOSED on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Thank you all who served!
We will be open regular hours Saturday and Tuesday.
Haunted House @ LMFL
Livingston Manor Free Library will be hosting a Haunted House the last week of October. Kids are welcome to come wearing their costume! Parents – there will be a strobe light, so do not bring light sensitive children please. Call (845) 439-5440 for information.
UPDATE: The full haunted house experience will be on Halloween. All are welcome before and after the fireman’s parade! However you are welcome to preview it earlier in the week.
Sullivan County Poet Laureate @ LMFL
Livingston Manor Free Library will be hosting Sullivan County’s first Poet Laureate on Saturday, October 19 at 1pm. There will be books available for purchase and a Q&A to follow. Call (845) 439-5440 for information.
Mark grew up and graduated from high school in Monticello, NY. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Writing and Contemporary Literature from Valdosta State University (GA, 2010). He currently works for the U.S. Postal Service, on top of being Sullivan County’s first Poet Laureate, and he lives in Woodridge, NY with his wife and two children.
LMFL CLOSED Columbus Day
Livingston Manor Free Library will be CLOSED Monday, October 14 in observance of Columbus Day. We will be open regular hours Saturday and Monday. Enjoy the long weekend!
Author Helena Pittman at LMFL
Local Author Helena Pittman will be speaking at the library on Friday, September 27 at 6pm. There will be a Q&A and books available for purchase. Call (845) 439-5440 for information.
Helena Pittman grew up loving to draw and paint, although she found it lonely as a career. After having attending Pratt Institute, she met an author-illustrated named Daniel Pinkwater, who inspired her to try her hand at book illustration. “A Grain of Rice” was her first to sell, and it is even selling today. Between writing and illustrating books, teaching and painting, it is not a lonely life, but a full life!
LMFL CLOSED Labor Day
Livingston Manor Free Library will be CLOSED on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day.
We are open regular hours but are not having the Labor Day Festival this year. We apologize for any inconvenience.
50 Cent Book Sale 8/16 & 8/17
2 Days of inexpensive paperbacks, hardcovers and multimedia! Livingston Manor Free Library is having a 50 cent book sale on Friday, August 16 and Saturday August 17th. Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Author Stacy Wakefield @ LMFL
Local author Stacy Wakefield will be speaking at the library on Monday, July 29 at 5pm. Her first novel, The Sunshine Crust Baking Factory, tells the story of a young woman named Sid who arrives in New York City in 1995. When Stacy is not writing fiction, she works as a freelance book designer for publishers of illustrated art and craft books.
Books will be available for purchase.
PreTeen Improv July 29 @ 2pm
Calling all young actors! Get ready for an improv class on Monday, July 29 at 2pm. Hana Roth Seavey will be teaching the basics to preteens, aged 9-12. Siblings welcome! Call (845) 439-5440 to register.
LMFL CLOSED July 4
Livingston Manor Free Library will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Have a happy and healthy! We will return to regular hours Friday.
LMFL Budget Vote June 25 12pm-8pm
Livingston Manor Free Library’s budget vote for the year of 2020 is on Tuesday, June 25 from noon until 8pm. Come out and let your voice be heard! Details about the upcoming vote are available behind the desk.
Flag Day Craft
Livingston Manor Free Library is having a Flag Day Craft on Friday, June 14 at 3pm. We will provide supplies, you bring your creativity. Call (845) 439-5440 to register.
2019 Services Auction
It’s never too early to start thinking of the Trout Parade! And the Livingston Manor Free Library is having its Services Auction again this year during the parade, Saturday June 8th. If you have a service you would like to donate – be it a batch of cookies, a ukulele lesson or mowing a neighbor’s lawn, come in and fill one out!
Forms are available in the library or here.
LMFL CLOSED Memorial Day
Livingston Manor Free Library will be CLOSED Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. Thank you all who served!
We are starting Summer Hours Tuesday, May 28th and will open at 10am.
Poety Susan Deer Cloud @ LMFL
Livingston Manor Free Library is hosting poet and Livingston Manor native, Susan Deer Cloud on Saturday, May 18 at 1pm. Books will be available for purchase! Please call (845) 439-5440 to signup.
Susan Deer Cloud (aka Susie Hauptfleisch), is a mixed lineage Catskill Indian who grew up in Livingston Manor where she often checked out and read books from its Free Library. A graduate of Binghamton University (B.A. & M.A. in Literature and Creative Writing) and Goddard College (MFA in Poetry), she is the recipient of many prestigious honors, including a National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowship, two New York State Foundation for the Arts Poetry Fellowships, and an Elizabeth George Foundation Grant. Published in numerous journals and anthologies, her most recent books are Car Stealer, Braiding Starlight, Fox Mountain, Hunger Moon and Before Language; her next book, The Way to Rainbow Mountain, is forthcoming this July.
Cinco de Mayo 5K Run/Walk
Livingston Manor Free Library is having a Cinco de Mayo 5K run on Sunday, May 5 at 1pm. Registration starts at 12 noon. You can pre-register at the library or by filling out the form here, before April 23rd.
Come see our beautiful school, our covered bridge and follow the Willowemoc as you run. Plus, the first 30 who signup will get a customized T shirt!
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
3D Printer Class @ LMFL
Livingston Manor Free Library is having a 3D Printer class for ages 10 and up on Thursday, April 18 at 3pm. Class is free, however a $5 donation suggested. Call (845) 439-5440 to register.
National Library Week
National Library Week is April 8 – 13. We will have our Book Club meet on Wednesday, April 10 at 9:30am, and a Bookmark Craft for all ages on Thursday, April 11 at 3:00pm.
National Library Week is a time to celebrate libraries and library staff and all we do for the community. Come out and join us!
April Fool’s Day Craft
Livingston Manor Free Library is having an April Fools Day Craft on Monday, April 1st at 3pm. Bring your creativity, and will provide the supplies. Call (845) 439-5440 to signup.
Basics of Recycling @ LMFL
Livingston Manor Free Library is have a speaker give a presentation on the Basics of Recycling on Friday, March 22 at 1pm. Please call (845) 439-5440 to register. Space is limited.
LMFL is looking for a student aide
Livingston Manor Free Library is looking for a Student Aide to join our team. We are looking for a responsible, knowledgeable high school student with strong computer and customer service skills. Previous work or volunteer experience preferred. Hours would be after school and Saturdays as needed, with the possibility of summer employment.
If you or someone you know is interested, please come into the library to fill out an application.
LMFL Closing at 3:30 on 2/20
Livingston Manor Free Library is closing at 3:30pm on Wednesday, February 20th. We apologize for any inconvenience.
We hope to see you tomorrow. Stay safe and warm everyone!
LMFL closed Tuesday,February 12 due to winter weather.
LMFL CLOSED Presidents’ Day
The Livingston Manor Free Library will be closed on Monday, 2/18/19 for President’s Day. We will resume our normal hours on Tuesday, 2/19/19.
Movies Mondays
Mondays in February at 3:30pm, Livingston Manor Free Library will be having Movie Mondays. We will be showing films for families and young adults (G or PG rated movies). Light refreshments will be served.
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information. Showings will be February 4, February 11 and February 25.
Adult Board Games
Starting February 8th on the 2nd and 4th Friday ( from 3-5:30) of each month we will host Adult Games Day . Games such as Chess, Checkers and Backgammon will be provided. Come to the Library and meet new people and play a variety of different games. Please bring other board games from home that you may enjoy. Ages 21+
Saturday Story Time
Livingston Manor Free Library is having a Saturday Storytime for kids aged 3 and up. We will meet on January 5 and January 19th at 10:30am.
Please call (845) 439-5440 for more information and to sign up.
New Apple Computers @ LMFL
Livingston Manor Free Library generously received a grant from The Lazare and Charlotte Kaplan Foundation at The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan County to have two brand new Apple Computers! Come on in and see what they can do!
Don’t be scared of them – our knowledgeable staff is more than happy to help you if you have any questions.
Valentine’s Day Craft
Livingston Manor Free Library is having a kids’ Craft Night on Wednesday, February 13 at 3pm, just in time for Valentine’s Day. We will provided supplies, just bring your creativity! Please call (845) 439-5440 to signup.
LMFL CLOSED January 21
Livingston Manor Free Library will be CLOSED Monday, January 21st in observance of Martin Luther King Day. We will return to regular hours January 22nd. Enjoy the long weekend!
LMFL CLOSED January 1
Livingston Manor Free Library will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 1st in observance of New Year’s Day. Have a happy and healthy new year! We will return to regular hours Wednesday.
LMFL CLOSED Dec. 24 & 25
Livingston Manor Free Library will be CLOSED Monday, December 24 for Christmas Eve and Tuesday, December 25 for Christmas Day. We hope everyone has a happy and healthy holiday season!
We will return to regular hours Wednesday, December 26th.
We will also be closed January 1st for New Year’s Day.
2018 Turkey Trot
Livingston manor Free Library is holding the Fourth Annual Turkey Trot 5k race on Saturday, November 17. The race will start in downtown Livingston Manor at 10am. Registration forms can be found here or can be picked up at the library itself.
5k map can be viewed here or at the desk within the library.
Coffee & Covers Book Club
Did you know Livingston Manor Free Library has a book club? We meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30am at the library. Call (845) 439-5440 for book titles and other information.
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Livingston Manor Free Library is having a program providing an overview of the Legal Services of the Hudson Valley on Monday, October 15 at 7pm. The talk will focus on tenants’ rights as well as eligibility for their free legal services. Please call (845) 439-5440 to register. If you cannot afford a lawyer this program may be for you.
The Livingston Manor Free Library will be closed on Monday, Oct. 8th for Columbus Day.
Library CLOSED 9/3/2018
Livingston Manor Free Library will be CLOSED on Monday, September 3rd in observance of Labor Day. Come out to the Labor Day Festival Saturday and Sunday!
We will return to regular hours Tuesday.
Labor Day Festival at the LMFL
Presentation by Sullivan County Historian John Conway – Saturday, Sept. 1 at 2:00 p.m.
Children’s Games & Activities – Library Book Sale –
Saturday & Sunday.
Storyteller Karen Pillsworth will be offering a family-oriented storytelling performance at the Livingston Manor Free Library – on Monday, August 13 at 6pm. All are invited to attend!
Please call (845) 439-5440 to signup.
Summer Reading Program
Livingston Manor Free Library is having a Summer Reading Program, Thursdays in July. Kids going into 2nd or 3rd grade have a session at 8:45 – 9:30, and kids going into Kindergarten or 1st grade meet 9:45 – 10:30.
If you wold like to join please sign up in the library or call (845) 439-5440.
Monday Afternoon Book Club at the Library
The Monday Afternoon Book Club welcomes children in grades 4, 5 and 6. Have fun listening to stories, share reading, and craft, draw and paint fantastic projects related to the stories! 3:00-4:00 on Mondays when school is in session. Refreshments provided.
All are welcome and there is no charge for participation. For more information or to register, call the library at 439-5440.
The Monday Afternoon Book Club
Battle of the Books
Congratulations to all of the teams who competed in the 2015 Sullivan County Battle of the Books on Saturday and a special congratulations to the Livingston Manor Library team who worked so well together and earned first place!
We are looking forward to the RCLS Battle of the Books in September!
LMFL is Looking For Yearbooks
The library is in the process of creating a collection of LMCS yearbooks for our local history. We are missing the following years –
If you or anyone you know has a copy that would like to be donated, call (845) 439-5440.
LMFL 2019 Budget
Livingston Manor Free Library’s annual budget vote is Tuesday, June 26 from 12pm-8pm. Come out and let your voice be heard! Support your local Public Library!
You must be a registered voter to participate.
Services Auction 2018
Livingston Manor Free Library is having its annual Services Auction, being held at the Catskill Art Society on Saturday, June 9. If you would like to donate a service, please click the attached image and fill out the form, or come into the library to fill one out! If you have any questions feel free to contact the library at (845) 439-5440.
LMFL CLOSED 5/28/18.
Livingston Manor Free Library will be CLOSED Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. Thank you all who served! We will return to regular hours Tuesday.
National Library Week
April 9 – April 14th is National Library Week. Come out and support your local library!
We are starting a book club and have our first meeting on Wednesday, April 11. There will also be an “unlucky” craft on Friday, the 13th of April. Don’t forget our ongoing weekly story hour, and free GED classes!
Any interest or questions call (845) 439-5440.
Tax Help at Livingston Manor Free Library
Livingston Manor Free Library is having AARP volunteers to assist you with taxes for free! To sign up, please call the library at (845) 439-5440.
Tax help is by appointment ONLY.
LMFL CLOSED 3/13
Livingston Manor Free Library is closed today due to the weather. Stay warm and safe everyone!
LMFL CLOSED 3/7
Livingston Manor Free Library is closed today due to snow. Stay safe and warm everyone!
LMFL CLOSING Early 2/22
Due to inclement weather, Livingston Manor Free Library is closing at 1pm on February 22.
Come down and grab a book to read on this wintry day!
LMFL CLOSED 2/19
Livingston Manor Free Library will be CLOSED Monday, February 19 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Enjoy the long weekend!
LMFL CLOSED February 7
Livingston Manor Free Library will be closed on Wednesday, February 7th due to weather. Stay safe and warm everyone!
LFML CLOSED January 15
Livingston Manor Free Library will be CLOSED Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
We will return to regular hours Tuesday.
LMFL CLOSED 1/4
Livingston Manor Free Library will be closed Thursday January 4th due to weather. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Curl up with a good book! Stay warm!
LMFL CLOSED 1/1
Livingston Manor Free Library will be CLOSED January 1st in observance of New Years Day. Have a happy and healthy!
We will return to regular hours Tuesday, January 2.
LMFL Holiday Closures
Livingston Manor Free Library will be CLOSED December 25 and December 26 for Christmas. We will also close at 1pm Saturday, December 23rd.
Happy Holidays! We will return to regular hours Wednesday.
LMFL CLOSED 12/22
Livingston Manor Free Library will be closed 12/22 due to inclimate weather. Stay safe! Curl up with a good book!
LMFL CLOSED 12/12
Livingston Manor Free Library will be closed today. Stay safe! Curl up with a good book!
LMFL Holiday Party
Livingston Manor Free Library is having a holiday party, December 8 from 6pm-7:30. This is being tied in with the monthly LEGO Night, and will also have kids’ crafts, a book sale and a special pajama storytime.
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Quilt Raffle at the LMFL
Livingston Manor Free Library is offering a quilt raffle. A wall hanging covered bridge quilt is available, as well as a cozy quilt and a dinner runner.
Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information. Tickets are available at the front desk.
Closures For Thanksgiving
Livingston Manor Free Library will be CLOSED Thursday November 23rd for Thanksgiving. We will also be closed Friday the 24th.
We are closing early, 3pm Wednesday, November 22nd.
We apologize for any inconvenience. We will return to regular hours Saturday, November 25th.
LMFL CLOSED November 11
Livingston Manor Free Library will be CLOSED Saturday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. We are open regular hours Friday and Monday.
Lego Night at LMFL
Friday, November 10 is Lego Night at Livingston Manor Free Library! Legos will be provided free of charge. Just bring your imagination and hands to build.
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
2017 Turkey Trot
Livingston Manor Free Library is hosting its second annual Turkey Trot! The date is Sunday, November 5th at 1:00pm. Registration is at the green space on Main Street. Enjoy running through the covered bridge!
Registration forms are available here or at the library. A map of the route is here.
Any questions, call (845) 439-5440. Thank you for supporting the library, and thank you to all of our sponsors!
Community Halloween Party
Livingston Manor Free Library and the Kaatskeller invite you to a community Halloween Party, Saturday October 28th from 12pm – 3pm. There will be pizza, scary stories, costume contest, games and more!
For students in grades K-6th. Parents and siblings welcome. Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Lego Night at LMFL
Livingston Manor Free Library is hosting a Lego Night on Friday, October 13th at 6pm. Lego blocks are provided free of charge. Just bring your imagination and hands to build.
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Air Plant Sale
LMFL welcomes springs with an Air Plant Fundraiser. Air plants will also be available at Flower Day, but make sure you get them while you can!
Please see library for details.
Lego Night at LMFL
Livingston Manor Free Library is hosting a Lego Night AND a Game Night on Friday, September 8th at 6pm. Legos and games will be provided free of charge.
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
LMFL Closed Labor Day Monday
Livingston Manor Free Library will be closed Labor Day Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend at our community party!
Labor Day Community Party & Book Sale
Come out to the annual Labor Day Library Festival, Sunday September 3 at 11am!
Festivities start the day before, Saturday September 2nd at noon, right next door in the Eastern Star Building with an early book sale.
Check out the community tables, music, stories, book sale and more!
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information. Summer Reading at LMFL
Summer reading events for children of all ages are coming up at the Livingston Manor Free Library.
Children going into K-3 will have stories and crafts, Thursdays during July. Kids aged 6-12 will have a fairy tale program July 31-August 4th. Preteens – this isn’t just for kids! Kids aged 8-12 will have Maker Days and see new technology, from August 14 – 18.
For more information call the library at (845) 439-5440.
Defensive Driving Class
Livingston Manor Free Library is offering a 6 hour Defensive Driving Class. Reduce as many as (4) points on your driving record, or save 10% on your car insurance. Sunday, August 13 11am – 5pm.
Cost is $30 per person.
Call (845) 439-5440 to register, which is required. Any questions regarding the class, feel free to contact William Daly at (845) 709-2160.
Game Night at LMFL
Livingston Manor Free Library is hosting a Game Night on Friday, August 11 at 6:00pm. Games will be provided free of charge. All ages welcome!
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Terrarium Class at LMFL
If you liked the decorative airplants we sold at Flower Day, we are having a Terrarium Making Class at the Livingston Manor Free Library!
Wednesday, July 19th at 4:30pm – 6:00pm.
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Lego Night at LMFL
Friday, July 14th from 6pm to 7:30pm is Lego Night at the Livingston Manor Free Library.
Legos will be provided free of charge. Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
LMFL Closed July 4
Livingston Manor Free Library will be closed Tuesday July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
Don’t Forget To Vote!
The 2018 Budget Vote for Livingston Manor Free Library is Tuesday, June 27th from 12:00pm – 8:00pm, at the library.
Don’t forget to vote!
It’s Never Too Early For This Year’s Services Auction
This year’s Trout Parade will be here before you know it, so feel free to offer a service at this year’s auction!
If you can think of a gift to make, a treat to bake, or a lesson to teach, just fill out the form (a full image can be viewed and printed by clicking the image), or come in and fill one out in the library.
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Lego Night at LMFL
Friday, June 9th is Lego Night at the Livingston Manor Free Library.
Legos will be provided free of charge. Just bring your imagination and hands to build.
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
LMFL Closed 6/10
Livingston Manor Free Library will be close Saturday, June 10th because of Trout Parade festivities and events.
Stop by our services auction inside of CAS, look for us in the parade, and just enjoy the day!
LMFL Closed Memorial Day
The Livingston Manor Free Library will be closed Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day. Thank you to all who served.
Community Resources
LMFL has recently added a Community Resources guide, along with a link to county wide services made available through the Sullivan County Legislative Office. To access, hover over “Resources” in the menu bar below our header, and click on “Community Resources”!
Our online resources (online catalog, e-reader information, etc.) is also now available under “Resources” in the menu.
Flower Day and Flying Trillium!
Please join the LMFL for an introduction to Native Plants by Carolyn Summers.
Saturday, May 20th from 1pm – 2pm at the Laundry King. Walk-ins welcome, but call (845) 439-5440 for reservations and more information.
Lego Night at LMFL
Friday May 12th from 6pm – 7:30pm is Lego Night at the Livingston Manor Free Library!
Legos will be provided free of charge. Just bring your imagination and hands to build! Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Quilt Raffle
Thank you all for supporting the library by buying raffle tickets for the quilts!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!
1st – NICK ESTABROOK
2nd – HEATH CARLSON
3rd – JONATHAN MERNET
Help The LMFL by Visiting the Arnold House!
All through March and April, any money spent in the Arnold House’s pool table and juke box will be donated to the Livingston Manor Free Library.
Have fun and donate to a good cause!
Fly Fishing In The Catskills Reception at the LMFL
Saturday, April 15th from 1pm – 3pm at the Livingston Manor Free Library, there will be an opening reception of Fly Fishing In The Catskills. Join us for a guest fly tyer and to view the display. Refreshments and snacks will be available.
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Lego Night at LMFL
Friday April 14th is Lego Night at the Livingston Manor Free Library! Legos will be provided free of charge. Just bring your imagination and hands to build.
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Get Ready For The Iditarod!
LMFL is hosting a series of events in relation to the Iditarod! A documentary will be screened, there will be an Iditarod race map, and other updates and information to come.
Click the image for a larger resolution, or call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
LMFL closed March 14 & 15
They are forecasting more snow …
Stay safe everyone!
Lego Night at the Livingston Manor Free Library
Lego Night at the Livingston Manor Free Library is Friday March 10th. Legos will be provided free of charge, just bring your imagination and hands to build.
Board games will also be available for play.
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Date Night from the Livingston Manor Free Library
Throughout this February, enjoy a date night on us. A bag of popcorn to take home with any movie you take out!
Limit of one bag per person.
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Blind Date With A Book
Throughout February, enjoy a “blind date” from our collection of masked books. Each book will have a small description on the outside.
If it sounds like a fit, give it a try!
LMFL Closed Februrary 20th
Livingston Manor Free Library will be closed Monday February 20th in observance of Presidents’ Day.
LMFL Opening at 1pm
Livingston Manor Free Library will open at 1pm due to snowy conditions. Stay safe out there!
Board Meeting Minutes
All board meeting minutes can now be viewed online! Just hover over the ‘about’ tab in the menu on our website, and click on “Board Meeting Minutes”.
All board meetings are open to the public.
Lego and Game Night at LMFL
Friday, February 10th is Lego Night and Game Night at the Livingston Manor Free Library!
Legos, board games and/or puzzles will be provided free of charge.
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
LMFL Closed February 9th
Livingston Manor Free Library is closed today – February 9th – due to weather. Hit the slopes! Or better yet, curl up with a book!
LMFL Opening at 1pm February 7
Livingston Manor Free Library will open at 1pm today due to icy conditions. Storytime will be cancelled, but we hope to see you all next week!
Stay safe and warm!
Livingston Manor Free Library Closing at 1pm Today
The LMFL will close at 1.00 PM today due to inclement weather. Stay home and cuddle up with a good book or DVD – still an hour to come down and check something out!
DRUMROLL!…OOPS!!…I MEAN DRUMSTICK!!…..BIG, BIG THANK YOU TO OUR 5K TURKEY TROT SPONSORS!
RALPH BRESSLER for lending his race expertise and timing the race
MICHELLE HEMMER volunteer extraordinaire
CICI CIMINO volunteer extraordinaire
RIANNE ERLWEIN Our Dairy Princess for donating CHOCOLATE MILK for our RUNNERS and for lending her race expertise
DAWN ERLWEIN for lending her race expertise
SAMANTHA GEORGE LMCS Track Coach
LIZ WESTERGREEN Runner, pilates instructor, and physical therapist at Center for Discovery
JON WESTERGREEN at Main Street Farm for his early support
BETH SCULLION at Catskill Mountainkeeper for her early support
LISA LYONS at Morgan Outdoors for her knowledge of place and guidance
VAN MORROW at Mountainbear Crafts for creative inspiration
LMCS STUDENT VOLUNTEERS..as always!
PECK’S MARKET – For their generous donation of water and apples! – 29 Main Street – Livingston Manor – http://pecksmarket.shoptocook.com/
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING
ALL YOU RUNNERS, TROTTERS, AND WALKERS!
WE’VE GOT A BIG BACKYARD, LET’S USE IT!
Lego Night
Friday, January 13th is Lego Night at the Livingston Manor Free Library! Legos will be provided free of charge. Just bring your imagination and hands to build!
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Closed New Years Eve
Livingston Manor Free Library will be closed December 31st for the holiday.
Everyone have a happy and healthy, and we will see you in the new year!
Lego Night
Friday December 9th is Lego Night at the Livingston Manor Free Library. Legos will be provided free of charge. Bring your imagination and hands to build!
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Library Closed For Thanksgiving
The library will be closed Thursday November 24th for Thanksgiving. We will be open this coming Friday and Saturday.
Have a healthy and happy holiday!
Lego Night at the Livingston Manor Free Library
Due to Veterans Day, Lego Night will be on the third Friday of November – going forward it will continue to be on the second Friday.
Bring your creativity and hands to build! Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Closed Veterans Day
The library will be closed November 11, 2016 in observance of Veterans Day.
Don’t Forget To Vote
Don’t forget to Vote!
The last day to register is Friday October 14th. Registrations MUST be postmarked by that day to register. Election Day is Tuesday November 8th.
Registrations forms are available within the library. Just ask at the circulation desk.
5K Turkey Trot THIS SUNDAY, NOV 6th – ENTRY FORM PDF HERE! Registration at 10.00 AM – 10.45 AM at MAIN STREET FARM – 36 MAIN STREET – LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY – RACE BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 11.00 AM – DRESS LIKE A TURKEY!
Please join us for a 5K Turkey Trot in Livingston Manor, NY on November 6th 2016 to benefit the Livingston Manor Free Library!
DATE: Sunday, November 6th 2016 REGISTRATION: 10.00 AM – 10.45 AM WHERE: Registration is at Main Street Farm – 36 Main Street – Livingston Manor, NY
Also – Available at the Livingston Manor Free Library until day prior to the event OR via email until day prior to the event by contacting kfowler@rcls.org
RACE ROUTE:5k-turkey-trot-race-route-2016 Our race route provides runners with an opportunity to see many of our town’s beautiful, unique features that make Livingston Manor so special. The race takes participants past our beautiful school, through our historic 1860 Livingston Manor Covered Bridge, and past the Willowemoc Creek, known for its best-in-class trout fishing.
Race day also coincides with the New York City marathon and is a perfect opportunity to get out of the city! Whether running or walking, the turkey trot is a great way for families to get out there and get moving!
We’re a small town with a big backyard full of natural beauty – let’s use it!
Also – Available at the Livingston Manor Free Library until day prior to the event OR via email until day prior to the event by contacting kfowler@rcls.org
RACE ROUTE:5k-turkey-trot-race-route-2016 Our race route provides runners with an opportunity to see many of our town’s beautiful, unique features that make Livingston Manor so special. The race takes participants past our beautiful school, through our historic 1860 Livingston Manor Covered Bridge, and past the Willowemoc Creek, known for its best-in-class trout fishing.
Race day also coincides with the New York City marathon and is a perfect opportunity to get out of the city! Whether running or walking, the turkey trot is a great way for families to get out there and get moving!
We’re a small town with a big backyard full of natural beauty – let’s use it!
Livingston Manor kids and parents/caregivers stay tuned for details on a Halloween pizza party co-sponsored by the Livingston Manor Free Library Livingston Manor Free Library and Catskill Pizza Garden!
Catskill Pizza Garden has generously offered their support to the library and the community for this event. Expect free books, pizza, games, fun – AND wear your costume!
Saturday, October 29th from 3.00 PM to 7.00 PM at the Catskill Pizza Garden (Main St. – Livingston Manor).
Lego Night
Friday October 14th from 6pm – 7:30 is Lego Night at the Livingston Manor Free Library.
Legos will be provided free of charge. Just bring your imagination and hands to build.
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Closed Columbus Day
The library will be closed Monday October 10th in observance of Columbus Day.
Senior Art Sampler Gallery
A gem of a lighthouse by Gary Cormier from Erica Hart’s Senior Sampler Art Class this summer! Participants raved about these classes – we are inviting Erica back next year for another round! Thanks, Erica for a great, great program!
Come see the exhibit through September – make an offer if you see something you like!
Labor Day Fun Festival
Sunday, September 4th from 11:00am to 2:00pm is the annual Livingston Manor Library Labor Day Festival!
There will be a book sale, mini chalk walk, painting, games, kids’ crafts, prizes and more! Appearance by local author Helena Pittman and a handful of literary characters! Come and see you can find.
This year, taking place the library, 92 Main Street, Livingston Manor, NY.
Lego Night
Friday September 9th from 6pm – 7:30pm is Lego Night at the Livingston Manor Free Library!
Legos are provided free of charge. Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Tickercad 3D Design Tool and 3D Printing
Interested in 3D Printing? Have questions about how to use 3D Printing, or just not sure what it is?
Come to the Livingston Manor Free Library on Saturday, August 20th from 1pm – 3pm for a hands-on workshop to have these questions answered.
Due to limited space, pre-registration is required. Call (845) 439-5440 to register, or for more information.
Update: If at all possible, please bring a laptop. We do have a few you could borrow, but that is also limited. Thank you.
The Borscht Belt: Revisiting the Remains of America’s Jewish Vacationland
The Livingston Manor Free Library & The Catskill Art Society
are pleased to present:
THE BORSCHT BELT:
REVISITING THE REMAINS OF AMERICA’S JEWISH VACATIONLAND
PHOTOGRAPHS & AUTHOR PRESENTATION BY
MARISA SCHEINFELD
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd 2016
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
THE LAUNDRY KING
65 MAIN STREET – LIVINGSTON MANOR
Light refreshments will be served.
Senior Sampler with Erica Hart!
Senior Art Sampler with Erica Hart
*Painting – Sculpture – Mixed Media*
Wednesday Mornings – July 13th – August 24th 10.00 AM – 11:30 AM at Laundry King 65 Main St. Livingston Manor, NY
Feel free to drop in or please call the Livingston Manor Free Library for more details: 845.439.5440
****Attend any or all classes – no need to commit to full schedule.****
**Free with a suggested donation of $3.00 per class!**
On Your Mark, Get Set…Read!
Come to the library to learn how you can earn a personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut by READING!
Ask your library director for details!
Lego Night
Friday, July 8th is Lego Night at the Livingston Manor Free Library. Legos will be provided free of charge.
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Closed July 4th
The library will be closed Monday, July 4th to celebrate Independence Day.
Trout Parade Services Auction
Get ready for the Trout Parade AND the Library Services Auction. The Auction starts online NOW!
All proceeds from the auction will go towards supporting the library including purchasing books, DVDs, magazines, newspapers, computers, wifi, programming and more!
Please come visit the LIVE auction at CAS in the East Gallery on the day of the parade Saturday, June 11th from 11.00 AM – 3.00 PM.
We thank you in advance for your support!
Story Time
Every Tuesday from 11:15-11:45 is Storytime for children ages 2-5 years old. Songs to sing, stories to hear and other fun and games for young children. Siblings, babysitters, and family are welcome.
No registration required.
Lego Night
Friday, July 8th is Lego Night at the Livingston Manor Free Library. Legos will be provided free of charge.
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Closed July 4th
The library will be closed Monday, July 4th to celebrate Independence Day.
Trout Parade Services Auction
Get ready for the Trout Parade AND the Library Services Auction. The Auction starts online NOW!
All proceeds from the auction will go towards supporting the library including purchasing books, DVDs, magazines, newspapers, computers, wifi, programming and more!
Please come visit the LIVE auction at CAS in the East Gallery on the day of the parade Saturday, June 11th from 11.00 AM – 3.00 PM.
We thank you in advance for your support!
Lego Night
Friday the 10th of June is Lego Night. Grow! Build! From 6pm – 7:30pm.
Legos will be provided free of charge. Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Farming Fun
The first Saturday of the month is Farming Fun for kids in grades K-2. This month’s story is The Beeman by Laurie Krebs.
11am – 12:30pm, at the Livingston Manor Free Library. Free of charge and craft materials will be provided. For more information or to sign up, call (845) 439-5440.
Manor Ink
Have an interest in local news or journalism? Every Tuesday at 3pm, Manor Ink meets at the library to discuss, prepare and assemble the local town newspaper.
Currently, they are looking for high school students to assist in its preparation. Call (845) 439-5440 for more information, or pick a copy up around town!
Get Your Garden In Gear
On April 13th at 6:30pm, as part of National Library Week, we will host Get Your Garden in Gear. Speaker Dennis Hewston will be here to present tips for anyone with a green thumb or anyone new and interested in gardening. Bring your questions but leave your gloves at home.
Event is free of charge. Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Lego Night
Friday April 8th is Lego Night, from 6:00pm – 7:30pm! Bring your hands to build and imagination. Legos will be provided free of charge.
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Farming Fun
The first Saturday of every month is Farming Fun, for students in grade levels K-2. The theme this month is Seed Sun Soil.
Saturday at 11:00am-12:30pm. Call (845) 439-5440 for more information or to register.
Folded Book Art Project
A workshop to create a unique three-dimensional sculpture made from an old recycled book will be hosted by the Livingston Manor Free Library on Saturday March 12th, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. All materials will be provided.
A $5.00 registration fee is required. Call (845) 439-5440 to register.
Lego Night
Friday March 11th is Lego Night, from 6pm-7:30pm. Bring your hands to build and imagination to create. Free of charge and Legos will be provided.
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Free Tax Preparation At The Livingston Manor Free Library
Currently, the February 27th date is full, but we still have appointments open on March 9th, 2016 from at 10am, 11am, and 12pm.
Need assistance filing taxes? We are here to help! An AARP Tax-Aide program representative will be here to assist you with your tax questions.
Call (845) 439-5440 for an appointment.
Childrens’ Dental Health
Did you know February is Childrens’ Dental Health Month? The library will celebrate Dental Health Month with a special preschool story time on Tuesday, February 16. Thanks to Public Health and the SC Rural Health Network for making this happen.
Free Tax Preparation At The Livingston Manor Free Library
Need assistance filing taxes? We are here to help! An AARP Tax-Aide program representative will be here to assist you with your tax questions.
Call (845) 439-5440 for an appointment.
Lego Night
Lego Night is returning February 12 at 6pm! Legos will be provided and free of charge. All you need to bring is your creativity and hands to build.
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Life Affirming Life Collage
Saturday, January 23, from 10:30-12, an adult craft class will be held. Please bring mementos to include in an 8″ x 8″ collage frame.
A $10 registration fee will be required, and must be submitted at registration.
Call (845) 439-5440 to sign up!
How Does It Work
Did you get a new device for the holidays? Do you have questions with how it works? We are here to help!
On January 7th from 1pm-3pm we will be hosting How Does It Work to answer your questions by walk-in. If you cannot make it, please call (845) 439-5440 to set up an appointment that will be better suited for you.
Lego Night
Friday January 8th at 6pm is Lego Night! Bring your creativity and imagination, and Star Wars themes are encouraged (but not necessary).
6:00-7:30pm at the Livingston Manor Free Library. Free of charge and Legos will be provided.
Saturday Morning Family Movie
This Saturday, January 2nd, we will be showing Annie (2014). Annie is a young, happy foster kid who’s also tough enough to make her way on the streets of New York in 2014. Originally left by her parents as a baby with the promise that they’d be back for her someday, it’s been a hard knock life ever since with her mean foster mom Miss Hannigan. But everything’s about to change when the hard-nosed tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in. Rated PG.
All are welcome. 10:30am-12:30pm. Snack will be provided.
Reading Recommendations
We have a new tab on the top menu, Reading Recommendations, which has lists of books, just in time for the holidays! Find books by genre, author or title and similar titles.
Winter Celebration
Winter Celebration 2015 is coming to a library near you on Friday December 18! This year the Livingston Manor Library is pleased to partner with Bethel Woods’ Education and Outreach Department to bring you Seasonal Song Making with Teaching Artist, Ramona Jan, for some musical fun.
Lego Night
This Friday is Lego Night, 6:00-7:30pm. Bring your creativity and imagination and hands to build!
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information. Free of charge and Legos will be provided.
Healthcare Insurance Enrollment
Now is the time for healthcare insurance enrollment for many New York residents (November 1 through January 31). Do you need help navigating the online application? Assistance will be available at the Livingston Manor Library on two dates: Thursday, December 10 and Thursday, January 14. Free, private, 90-minute appointments are available to help you select a health insurance plan through the official New York State Health Plan Marketplace for personal insurance, family coverage, Medicaid, Child Health Plus or a small business policy (50 or fewer employees).
Call Nicole Tapia, Certified Navigator, at (845)857-3771 to make an appointment.
Labor Day Festival Highlights
The highlights from the 2015 Livingston Manor Labor Day Festival are now available on the web site!
Just click the link on the right-hand column. It is in PDF format.
Lego Night
Lego Night will be Friday November 13th! 6pm-7:30pm. No charge, and Legos will be provided.
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information.
Naxonone Overdose Training
There will be an overdose training held at the Livingston Manor Ambulance Corps, 98 Main Street., Livingston Manor, NY on Tuesday November 10, 2015 at 7pm – 8pm. Hosted by Legislator Kitty Vettor, Livingston Manor Volunteer Ambulance Corps, and Livingston Manor Free Library.
Call to register and for more information (845) 794-8080.
A Chair For My Mother
Saturday, November 21 from 11:00 to noon, children in grades K to 3 are welcome to the Livingston Manor Library to join in a celebration of the life of award-winning author Vera B. Williams, local picture book creator. We’ll be reading A Chair for my Mother and making imaginative chairs!
There is no cost to attend and refreshments will be provided. To register, call (845)439-5440 or stop by the library at 92 Main Street, Livingston Manor.
Farming A-Z Series
Call to register for the second program in the Farming A-Z series! (845) 439-5440.
Library Survey
Did you miss the survey while it was in the library? Now you can take it online!
By completing the survey you qualify for gift certificates from these generous local sponsors: Babich Auto Service, Willow and Brown and Will Hardware.
Click Here to take the survey. The drawing will now be held on November 1, 2015.
Lego Night
Lego Night it returning to Livingston Manor Free Library! While we cannot offer a prize, we can offer you title within a category, which will be placed with a photo in Manor Ink.
Please call (845) 439-5440 to sign up. Kids of all ages welcome.
Looking for a job? Free individual job consultations with career coach Gregg Knowles are available on Thursday, November 12 in the morning at the Livingston Manor Library.
Each interactive session will be geared to the needs of the individual with the goal of giving each participant the tools for finding a job in today’s market. Discussions can include practical ideas about job searching, creating better resumes and techniques for successful interviews.
Registration is required. To schedule a session, call the library at 439-5440. The Livingston Manor Library is located at 92 Main Street, across from the firehouse.
The Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS) “Help For You – Job Consultations” have been partially funded by the Ramapo Catskill Library System Coordinated Outreach Grant from the NYS Education Department, Division of Library Development.
Farming Fun
Last year, we had the Books in Bloom program during the school year, and it will be returning this year as Farming Fun. First Saturdays of the month during the winter, starting October 3rd.
Kids in Grade K to 2nd are welcome to join! Please call the library at (845) 439-5440 to register your child.
Family Winter Celebration
Friday December 18th at 6:30pm-8:00pm. Homegrown entertainment, homemade food, singing, children’s book sale, fun for the whole family.
PayPal
We’re making it easier for you to support your library with a financial contribution by using the new “donate” button on the right. Click the button to pay via credit card or PayPal. All contributions will be gratefully acknowledged via email or snail mail.
Monday Afternoon Book Club
Mondays between 3:00pm – 4:00pm, third and fourth graders are invited to come to Livingston Manor Free Library to discuss books. Academic and art enrichment, healthy snacks and more!
Please call 439-5440 to register.
Quilt Contest Winners
Congratulations to the Labor Day Festival Quilt Raffle Winners!
First Place: Marion Lebowitz
Second Place: Chad Estabrook
Third Place: (name unknown)
And a big thank you to Nancy Matrafailo and Liz Courtney for donating handmade quilts and Sarah Madison for donating an afghan.
Rural Woman’s Folk Art
Friday September 18th at 6pm, Folklorist Ginny Scheer will present Folk Art. A local Catskills woman who creates, preserves, gardens and much more. Free and open to the public!
Register for the 5k Run/Walk
This can be yours!
During the annual Labor Day Festival, there will be a 5K Run. For those interested, a registration form is needed to participate. The forms can be downloaded here:
This Friday night, August 28th at 6:00 pm, we are having Lego Night. A prize will be offered to the best creation! Judging starts at 7pm.
Call (845) 439-5440 to sign up!
Labor Day Festival
Get ready for this year’s annual Labor Day Festival! Sunday, September 6th, starting at 11am. 5K race for adults and children, talent show, quilt raffle, vendors and more. Entertainment and fun for the whole family.
For more information, please call the library at (845) 439-5440.
Ukrainian Tradition Of Bee Keeping
This Friday, August 21st at 6pm, there will be a speaking discussing the Ukrainian Tradition of Beekeeping! Beekeeper and Folk Herbalist Halyna Shepko will share her love of bees and their uses in Ukrainian folk culture.
Free of charge, all are welcome.
Talent Show
Have a talent? Want to show it off? The Livingston Manor Labor Day Festival is the perfect place to do so, with a Talent Show. $100 grand prize! $10.00 to register. Call the library to sign up and arrange an audition.
Proceeds will benefit the Livingston Manor Library.
Movie Night
Movie Night at the Livingston Manor Free Library!
Popcorn will be provided. Parents and children welcome. Movie will start at 6pm.
Call (845) 439-5440 for details.
Heroin Forum
We hope you will join us for this important forum. Speakers will help the audience to understand the depth of the heroin problem in the Livingston Manor area; however, the focus will be to help the non-medically trained to recognize the early warning signs and symptoms of addictive behavior.
Bus Trip to the Ross Park Zoo
Saturday, August 15th there will be a bus trip from Livingston Manor Free Library and Roscoe Free Library to the Ross Park Zoo in Binghamton, New York! All children must be accompanied by an adult. $4.50 per person. Bus will leave promptly at 8:30 a.m. from Livingston Manor and 8:45 from Roscoe.
Call (845) 439-5440 for more information or to sign up.
Free access to Ancestry.com for NY state residents!
Portions of Ancestry.com pertaining to New York are free to NY state residents. The New York State Archives partnered with Ancestry to digitize some NY state records of interest to genealogists. The resulting databases are free if you live in New York State.
Once you enter your zip code, you’ll be asked to register for a free account.
NY Folklore Society Director to Speak with Photographer Ben Halpern at Manor Library
The Livingston Manor Library will be hosting Dr. Ellen McHale, Executive Director of the New York Folklore Society, and Benjamin Halpern, photographer, to speak about their cooperative project entitled Farm and Field: The Rural Folk Arts of the Catskill Region on Friday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Halpern’s documentary-style photographs of contemporary agricultural life in Sullivan and Delaware Counties is currently on display at the library. The exhibit and accompanying programs are supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. McHale and Halpern will discuss the objectives of the project and answer any questions. The public is invited and light refreshments will be served. For more information call (845)439-5440.
Family Night
We will be having Family Nights at the Livingston Manor Free Library 6pm – 7:30pm Friday evenings during the summer. Enjoy board and card games, a Lego night, and a movie night!
Parents and children of all ages welcome.
For more information call (845) 439-5440.
Vote Results
Thank you to all who supported the library in the recent referendum. The 2016 budget proposition passed, providing an annual increase of $9,124 to be used to upgrade and maintain our public-access computers, increase public program offerings, invest in the quality of the library collections and meet our basic operational costs.
DMV Practice Test
Spread the word: Now you can access FREE and interactive DMV permit practice tests here on the library’s website. Did you know that 72% of people fail their DMV driving test the first time?
Practice sample permit tests as many times as you need – until you’re ready to take the real DMV test! No registration required. Click on the icon below or scroll down the column on the right.
Memoir Writing Class
Will your grandchildren know your story? Every person has a story to tell. You don’t have to be famous (or an author) to write a memoir. It can be a wonderful legacy to leave to children, grandchildren or other family members. Louis Alexander, author of “Echoes From a Small Country Town” and retired high school principal, will show you how to write your own memoir. Free and open to the public. Please call to register, 439-5440.
Spanish Classes
For those who are interested in the Spanish class, we regret to announce that it is full. You are welcome to call the library and leave your name and contact information so we can get in touch with you should the class be offered again in the future.
As part of a collaborative initiative entitled Farm and Field: The Rural Folk Arts of the Catskill Region, a series of photos by local photographer Ben Halpern will be exhibited at the library during the months of June and July. These black and white photographs of contemporary farm life in Sullivan and Delaware Counties depict the cultural connection between modern farmers and their agrarian roots, shedding new light on the ever present agricultural heritage of the Catskills.
Open House
The Open House on May 2nd was a success! Here are the winners of the drawings!
Congratulations! John Beckett, Shirley Shwartz and Frances Ball. Prizes were generously donated by Photographer Gloria Wagenknecht and Livingston Manor store, Morgan Outdoors.
Comfortable seating, public computers, many new books and Gloria Wagenknecht’s wildlife photography exhibit make this cozy corner a great place to relax.
What’s Happening
Click on our events calendar or see below for a list of events and programs
being offered at the Livingston Manor Free Library, as well as exhibits and library news.
Battle of the Books Team Takes 1st Place!
Congratulations to all of the teams who competed in the 2015 Sullivan County Battle of the Books on Saturday and a special congratulations to the Livingston Manor Library team who worked so well together and earned first place!
Chess Anyone?
Are you between the ages of 8 and 14? Do you play chess? Would you like to learn how? The library chess club is now meeting on Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. with our local chess pro! Call to register or just come by.
Chess class is not meeting currently, but will return shortly.
Congratulations to Vincent and Valerie on the new baby!
High School Equivalency (formerly called GED)
Are you, or is someone you know, interested in studying for the NYS High School Equivalency test? A teacher is available at the library every Monday from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. to help adults prepare for the test. All are welcome; there is no fee for participating. Home study materials are provided, so students who cannot attend can arrange to pick up work at their convenience. Call for information: 439-5440.
Cosponsored by BOCES Adult and Continuing Education and Livingston Manor Free Library
Livingston Manor Free Library Goes Solar!
Thirty 265W photovoltaic modules have been installed on the south-facing portion of the library roof.
In total they will produce 8,000 kWh/year, or most of the electricity used in the library.
Have you seen our ad in Manor Ink? We are having many programs during the month of August, so come and see what we have to offer! If you would like to register for a program, please call (845) 439-5440 to signup, or come in.
Summer Reading Programs
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with the Summer Reading theme, A Universe of Stories!
A Big Gobble, Gobble to our local WILD TURKEY SPONSORS! 
Please join us for a 5K Turkey Trot in Livingston Manor, NY on November 6th 2016 to benefit the Livingston Manor Free Library!
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