Rowan and Isaac Martens reading at home in Minisink, N.Y. The Martens were first in their town to sign up for a Port Jervis, N.Y., library card, but because it’s a 19-minute drive, they rarely get there. Now, with newly limited access, it becomes still less convenient, but the Martens plan to make the effort to go this summer. “I want my kids to have the library experience,” Melissa Martens said, “even if it’s not convenien.” Photo by Melissa Martens. Crossing state lines for a library book Getting a book from the library seems like one of those inalienable American rights, but a pocket of Orange County, N.Y.,... Local News 06 Jul 2023 | 01:09
Children having fun with an Enviroscape (Photo provided) Enviroscape takes to the road to entertain and teach Devan George is taking an Enviroscape on the road this summer. The Enviroscape is an interactive watershed model that demonstrates... Entertainment 30 Jun 2021 | 01:21
Delaware Valley Action! (DVA!) recently donated $500 to the Pike County Public Library to support the important community service it provides in both its Milford and Dingmans Ferry branches. Ed Gragert of DVA! is pictured presenting the check to Kristina Dorrough, program coordinator, and Rose Chiocchi, executive director (Photo provided) Library offers cooking classes from around the world Milford. The Pike County Library is offering patrons a new 12-week series of virtual cooking experiences led by educators... Entertainment 15 Dec 2020 | 08:36