Spotlighting Rockland County Libraries in honor of National Library Week: Valley Cottage Library’s Head of Teen Services shares why the library holds a special place in her heart

Spotlighting Rockland County Libraries in honor of National Library Week: Valley Cottage Library’s Head of Teen Services shares why the library holds a special place in her heart

Little Katrina Hohlfeld was caught again. Caught staying up late past her bedtime, that is. “I was the kid that got in trouble for reading with a flashlight under the covers,” reminisced the head of teen services when discussing her inspiration to join the field. She was probably devouring the pages of the next book […]

Spotlighting Rockland County Libraries in honor of National Library Week: Nyack Library’s Teen Services Specialist on community and forming lifelong connections

Spotlighting Rockland County Libraries in honor of National Library Week: Nyack Library’s Teen Services Specialist on community and forming lifelong connections

It’s a beautiful Spring day and you and your friends decide to take a stroll down Nyack. After grabbing a bite at your favorite local café, you all head to Nyack Library. To some, it’s just a library, but you’re always awestruck by the building’s green foliage when you walk up the steps because to […]

Spotlighting Rockland County Libraries in honor of National Library Week: Rose Memorial Library’s Head of Youth Services and Head of Circulation on connecting nature and books

Spotlighting Rockland County Libraries  in honor of National Library Week: Rose Memorial Library’s Head of Youth Services and Head of Circulation on connecting nature and books

It’s a beautiful spring day and you decide to spend some time in nature. Why not take a stroll along the Hudson River down by Vincent Clark Park? You grab your picnic basket, camera to take photos of the beautiful scenic views and your water. You head down there, but oh no! You realize you forgot […]

County Legislature Recognizes Rockland Sheriff’s Office For Achieving New Accreditation

County Legislature Recognizes Rockland Sheriff’s Office For Achieving New Accreditation

The Rockland County Legislature has recognized the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office for successfully achieving reaccreditation by New York State. “The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office has reached a true and impressive milestone – the reaccreditation of all four of its divisions: the Police, Civil Enforcement, Communications and Corrections Divisions,” Rockland County Legislator Aron Wieder said. “It’s […]

Spotlighting Independent Bookstores in Honor of World Book Day: Pickwick Book Shop owner talks books

Spotlighting Independent Bookstores in Honor of World Book Day: Pickwick Book Shop owner talks books

A mother, father and five children walk into Pickwick Book Shop, a baby blue independent bookstore located at 8 S. Broadway nestled in the village of Nyack. They’re an Orthodox Jewish family from Pomona celebrating the end of Passover. Whenever one of the children puts a book on the counter, the father smiles and says, […]

Spotlighting Rockland County Libraries in honor of National Library Week: Jessica Bowen Ossa on expanding one’s horizons

Spotlighting Rockland County Libraries  in honor of National Library Week: Jessica Bowen Ossa on expanding one’s horizons

The roaring 20s. It’s an exciting time in one’s life, a time of uncertainty and a time of exploring. “When I was at that time in my early 20s and trying to pick a career path, I remember thinking I was trying to figure out something that contributes to society in some way,” said Jessica […]