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Message Summer Activities & Reading ChallengeYOUTH OF ALL AGES ARE INVITED TO & ENJOY A MULTITUDE OF EXCITING ACTIVITIES!THELIVINGSTON MANOR-ROSCOELIBRARYJULY & AUGUST 2025

Thursday, July 3rd10:00-11:00amages 8+Roscoe Branch“Tech-sperts” from Toysinboxwill guide kids to design and 3Dprint their very own multi-colored 3D miniature! Multipleprinters will be available. Watchthe magic as designs go from2D to 3D! Everyone will get achance to print a miniature andcan take it home after thesession.2:00-3:00pmages 8+Livingston ManorBranchTuesday, July 1st1:00pmall agesKick off a summer of activitiesand reading with an excitingscavenger hunt adventurearound town (Livingston Manor)!Townin’ Around Scavenger HuntREGISTRATION REQUIRED3D Printing WorkshopS P E C I A L E V E N T SMeeting at the Livingston Manor Branch& REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Thursday, July 10th3:00pmall agesRoscoe BranchRobert Rivest will help usbrighten our world withcreativity and fun. As a masterof mime, comedy, improv, andstorytelling, Robert will teachkids those skills while exploringall of the ways art and creativitycan “color” our world. Thisinteractive show is a great wayfor families to share a laughter-filled experience at the library.REGISTRATION REQUIREDInteractive Comic & Mime ShowDailyMonday, July 7ththoughFriday, July 13th9:30am-12:00pm ages 10-14Livingston ManorBranchJoin artist and producer JessKaufman to be immersed in theworld of theater. Participantswill enjoy drama activities,lessons, and rehearsalsthroughout the week, ultimatelypreparing their own productionto be performed at Catskill ArtSpace (CAS). See details below: REGISTRATION REQUIREDYouth Drama ProgramPerformance:Sunday, July 13 at 3:00pmthdress rehearsal begins at 1:00pmMUST ATTEND ALL DATES

Friday, July 18th4:30pmages 13-17Roscoe BranchTeens will explore famous popart pieces, artists, and simpleconcepts of pop art. They willthen get to create their own popart piece with a wide variety ofprovided materials.REGISTRATION REQUIREDTeen Pop ArtFriday, July 25th4:30pmages 13-17Roscoe BranchTeens will learn how to crossstitch with easy-to-followinstructions and basic patternsin this beginners’ sewingprogram. All materials provided.REGISTRATION REQUIREDTeen Cross StitchC O L O R U S !

Saturday, July 26th2:00-3:00pmall agesat Gael RootsCommunity FarmJoin farmer Iris Fen Gillinghamfor a tour of a local, community-oriented farm. Kids will explorevast acreage dedicated togrowing vegetables, making hay,and raising animals. Meet sheep,Highland cattle, and more! Kidswill also learn about how thisfarm works with local schools andcreates fiber arts.REGISTRATION REQUIREDGael Roots AdventureFamily Movie & Popcornall showings are at 12:00pm the Roscoe BranchDirections providedupon registration.Thursday, July 10thrated PGThursday, August 7thrated PGSaturday, July 19thrated PGWicked160 minute runtimeCloudy with a Chance of Meatballs89 minute runtimeHarriet the Spy100 minute runtime

Saturday, July 12th1:00pmall-ages family programRoscoe BranchAll members of the family arewelcome to learn aboutthemselves through art bycreating a self-portrait. Allmaterials will be provided.REGISTRATION REQUIREDPieces of Me: Story & CraftReading with RobinJuly 9thJuly 16thJuly 23rdJuly 30thAugust 6thWednesdays:Join Ms. Robin for this foxtasticreading group! Every participantwill be given a plush fox as alistening companion. Childrenmust be able to readindependently so all canparticipate in a reading circle.from 4:00-5:00pmages 5-8Livingston ManorBranchREGISTRATION REQUIREDSPECIAL READING ACTIVITIES

Sat., August 2nd1:00pmall-ages family programRoscoe BranchAll members of the family arewelcome to explore color andget a little messy with differenttypes of art media.Color Outside the Lines: Story & CraftSERIOUSLY AWESOME SERIESJuly 8thJuly 15thJuly 22ndJuly 29thAugust 5thAugust 12thTuesdays:11:30-12:00pmages 2-5CREATE & DISCOVERREGISTRATION REQUIREDThese lively projects willcaptivate young minds. Kidswill craft colorful creationswith melted crayon art, tiedying, and salt painting. Theywill also engage their senses oftouch and sight by makingsensory bottles and slime. at the Livingston Manor BranchREGISTRATION REQUIREDPlease wear old clothing to get messy!Will be outdoors, weather permitting.

2:00pmages 8-12Roscoe BranchThis two-part program isdesigned for kids who areinterested in learning old-school,point-and-shoot digitalphotography. Digital camerassupplied by CampSnap will beavailable for practice and use. REGISTRATION REQUIREDPICTURE YOUR WORLDJuly 8thJuly 15thTuesdays:PARENTAL SIGNATURE REQUIREDTO BORROW A CAMERA

Join Demi for some robotics andrevelry. Kids will learn how toprogram Ozobots for a fun andinteractive design experience. REGISTRATION REQUIRED1:00-2:00pmages 5-8Livingston ManorBranch2:30-3:30pmages 9-12Livingston ManorBranchJoin Demi and learn how touse Tinkercad to design andprint in 3D! Items will beprinted in-house for kids totake home.Science & Design with DemiJuly 9thJuly 16thJuly 23rdWednesdays:&

Imagine and build. 3:30pmages 4+ Livingston Manor BranchLEGO ClubJuly 11thJuly 25thAugust 8thFridays:3:00pmages 4+ Roscoe BranchJuly 23rdAugust 20thWednesdays:

July 17thJuly 24thJuly 31stAugust 7thThursdays:1:00-2:00pmages 5-8Crafts & CuriositiesCraft time will be enhancedwith the curiosities ofscience. Kids will dive intovibrant projects like tie-dyeart, color-changing slime, acollaborative communityquilt, and colorful wovenbookmarksREGISTRATION REQUIRED2:30-3:30pmages 9-12& at the Livingston Manor Branch

Join Ms. Diana for a fun, hands-on introductory sewing serieswhere kids will learn the basicsof hand-stitching with simpleprojects. Each meeting willserve as a stand-alone lesson;prior attendance is notrequired for any dates. 4:00-5:30pmages 10+Livingston ManorBranchJuly 18thAugust 1stAugust 15thFridays:Stitch SquadIntroductory Sewing with Ms. DianaJuly 17thJuly 24thJuly 31stThursdays:Rubik’s Cube Club3:30pmages 8-12Livingston Manor BranchJoin friends for puzzling andproblem solving with colorfulcubes and clever moves.

2:00pmages 13-17Roscoe BranchTeens will learn the basics ofdigital photography and areinvited to spend the weekexploring their environmentwhile snapping pictures witha provided CampSnap point-and-shoot digital camera. REGISTRATION REQUIREDYOUTH MINI ART GALLERYYouth of all ages are invited to create and displaytheir art in a mini gallery! Canvases will beavailable to pick up at the Roscoe Branch startingSaturday, June 14th. Kids can use any mediumthey'd like to create their own masterpiece!Canvases are to be returned by Saturday, August23rd. All pieces will be added to the gallery at theRoscoe Branch and will be on display for threeweeks starting on Wednesday, September 1st.Children are invited to pick up their pieces afterSaturday, September 20th.Introduction to Digital PhotographyJuly 22ndJuly 29thTuesdays:PARENTAL SIGNATURE REQUIREDTO BORROW A CAMERA

S U M M E R R E A D I N GC H A L L E N G ETake on the challenge of reading for at least20 minutes a day for up to 45 days and earnrewards along the way! Read whatever youwant, including books, comics, graphicnovels, and magazines. Log your readingprogress on the following pages (or online)and Color Our World as you go! Thischallenge is open to youth of all ages withexciting prizes for every age group. Pre-readers are also invited to participate bylistening to stories read aloud.You can also access theSummer ReadingChallenge online!

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LivingstonManorLibrary.org/ProgramSignUpRoscoeFreeLibrary.orgLM Branch: LivingstonManorLibrary@rcls.orgRoscoe Branch: ros@rcls.orgLivingston Manor Branch: 92 Main Street, 12758Roscoe Branch: 85 Highland Avenue, 12776The Livingston Manor-Roscoe Library is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. NEW SUMMER POLICY: Caregivers are not required to bepresent at summer programs for children ages 5+,however, they must be present at drop-off and must sign apermission form/contact sheet for each program attended.Strict adherence to the programs’ running times andprompt pick-ups are required. Livingston Manor Branch: (845) 439-5440Roscoe Branch: (607) 498-5574SIGN UP