I am retiring at the end of December as the Director of the Roscoe Free Library after a bit more than 15 years. In leaving a place that I’ve loved, I wanted to write about the absolute joy (and … more

Livingston Manor Free Library director What will you do with your children or grandchildren on the rest of these hot summer days? Consider visiting your local library, where you will be welcomed … more

Livingston Manor Free Library Director   Juneteenth, the now federal holiday, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, annually on June 19th. It’s acknowledged under … more

Western sullivan public library Director  National Library Week, first sponsored in 1958, is a national observance in April offering a time to celebrate the contributions of our … more

MAMAKATING — Famed Danish philosopher and writer, Soren Kirkegaard, once wrote: “What is a poet? A person who conceals profound anguish in his heart but whose lips are so formed that as … more

Winter is a great time for families to utilize their public library for fun programs, quiet reading, and early literacy in a warm, welcoming environment. It’s an even better time to utilize all … more

LIVINGSTON MANOR — Ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and comic books…oh my! And they are all free through your public library! Sullivan County’s library cardholders can access novels, … more

Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 21, then grab the kids and head out for a special day at the Sullivan County Youth Book Festival! From 10:00 to 4:00 outdoors at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public … more

Did you know that April 3rd- April 9th 2022 is National Library Week? This year, the Sullivan County Public Library Alliance (SUPLA) is holding a fundraiser in recognition of National Library … more

My grandmother was born in the city of Ballintubber in County Roscommon Ireland. I grew up listening to stories about her life in Ireland and what it was like when she first arrived in Philadelphia … more