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Text on a starry background. STAR WARS STEM STORYTIME. Saturday, May the Fourth, 2024. 10:30 - 11:00 AM. PreK-2nd Grade.

Star Wars STEM Storytime (PreK-2nd Grade)

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Exploration Area at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Family, Pre-K
Event Details:

Celebrate May the Fourth at the library! We will be reading books about Star Wars characters as well as about real-life pilots and scientific concepts like gravity. Feel free to...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Youth Exploration Area
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Family, Pre-K
Program Type: STEAM/STEM, Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate May the Fourth at the library! We will be reading books about Star Wars characters as well as about real-life pilots and scientific concepts like gravity.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Policy

Children under age 12: a parent or responsible caregiver (age 16 or older) must remain with the child or remain in the Library and be immediately accessible to the child at all times, including when a child is attending a library program. 

Parents and caregivers of children attending programs

Parents/Caregivers of children under 7 years old need to remain with their children at all times.

library for me text on a blue background

Library for Me! for children with disabilities

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Family, Elementary School, Teens
Event Details:

For ages 5 and up. An inclusive, interactive, and engaging story time program for children of all abilities and their families!    This program is made possible ...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Elementary School, Teens
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For ages 5 and up.

An inclusive, interactive, and engaging story time program for children of all abilities and their families! 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Policy

Children under age 12: a parent or responsible caregiver (age 16 or older) must remain with the child or remain in the Library and be immediately accessible to the child at all times, including when a child is attending a library program. 

Parents and caregivers of children attending programs

Parents/Caregivers of children under 7 years old need to remain with their children at all times.

Little Bookworms: Stories and songs for grades K-1. Tuesday, May 14. 4:00 PM. Topic this month: Outstanding Opossums

Little Bookworms: Outstanding Opossums (Grades K-1)

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Story Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

Join us for themed stories and songs for kindergarteners and first graders! This month, we will be learning about Outstanding Opossums. Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingsto...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for themed stories and songs for kindergarteners and first graders! This month, we will be learning about Outstanding Opossums.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Policy

Children under age 12: a parent or responsible caregiver (age 16 or older) must remain with the child or remain in the Library and be immediately accessible to the child at all times, including when a child is attending a library program. 

Parents and caregivers of children attending programs

Parents/Caregivers of children under 7 years old need to remain with their children at all times.

Mindful Moments grade 5 and under

Mindful Moments: Gr 5 and under

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Family
Event Details:

Grade 5 and under May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Take a mindful minute with certified therapy dogs, mindful activities and crafts.   Sponsored by the Friends ...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Grade 5 and under

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Take a mindful minute with certified therapy dogs, mindful activities and crafts.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Policy

Children under age 12: a parent or responsible caregiver (age 16 or older) must remain with the child or remain in the Library and be immediately accessible to the child at all times, including when a child is attending a library program. 

Parents and caregivers of children attending programs

Parents/Caregivers of children under 7 years old need to remain with their children at all times.

Paws to read: read to a therapy dog! Image of dog prints.

Paws to Read (Gr. K-2)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

Children in grades K-2 - come read to a therapy dog! Recommended to help build confidence and encourage the joy of reading.  Register for a 15-minute session, we wi...

Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Children in grades K-2 - come read to a therapy dog!

Recommended to help build confidence and encourage the joy of reading. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration and Livingston residents only

Registration required. The program is limited to Livingston residents only.

When prompted at registration, username is your Livingston Library Card number. 

When REGISTRATION IS FULL, you can still sign up below to join the waitlist. 

Unattended Policy

Children under age 12: a parent or responsible caregiver (age 16 or older) must remain with the child or remain in the Library and be immediately accessible to the child at all times, including when a child is attending a library program. 

Parents and caregivers of children attending programs

Parents/Caregivers of children under 7 years old need to remain with their children at all times.

Makers of History: STEM activities inspired by famous figures. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Discussing: Fazlur Rahman Khan, architect. Tuesday, April 2nd. 4:00 - 5:00 PM. Grades K-5. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Library logo. Community. Compassion. Connection. Creativity.

Makers of History

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

Makers of History is a series where we engage in STEM activities inspired by famous figures. In our interactive sessions, we will learn about famous trailblazers and make our ow...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Makers of History is a series where we engage in STEM activities inspired by famous figures.

Chinese English Bilingual Storytime. 中英雙語故事. Thurs May 23rd 4pm. For ages 2-7.

Chinese English Bilingual Storytime

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-K, Elementary School
Event Details:

Children, ages 2-7year old, and their caregivers can learn and enjoy stories and songs in Chinese and English.      Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingst...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-K, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children, ages 2-7year old, and their caregivers can learn and enjoy stories and songs in Chinese and English. 

 

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Policy

Children under age 12: a parent or responsible caregiver (age 16 or older) must remain with the child or remain in the Library and be immediately accessible to the child at all times, including when a child is attending a library program. 

Parents and caregivers of children attending programs

Parents/Caregivers of children under 7 years old need to remain with their children at all times.

Blue background with black text. Black and white hand drawing with a fancy pen.

Calligraphy Art Class (Gr. 6 and under)

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Grades 6 and under Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special calligraphy event! Sponsored by the Livingston Asian American & Pacific I...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Creative Arts
Event Details:

Grades 6 and under

Disclaimer(s)

Tickets available

Priority is given to Livingston Library card holders due to space limitations; please show your Livingston Library card to pick up tickets at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes before the program start time. Non Livingston card holders will be placed on standby.

 

CLOSED: Memorial Day (eve)

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed.  We will reopen on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10 AM.

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10 AM.

CLOSED: Memorial Day

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10 AM.

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10 AM.

pride storytime text in rainbow colors on a white background

Pride Storytime

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Elementary School, Everyone, Family, Middle School, Pre-K
Event Details:

Celebrate LGBT+ Pride Month with us! We will be sharing books featuring families of all kinds. Children of all ages and abilities are welcome.    Sponsored by th...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Babies, Children, Elementary School, Everyone, Family, Middle School, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate LGBT+ Pride Month with us! We will be sharing books featuring families of all kinds.

Children of all ages and abilities are welcome. 

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Policy

Children under age 12: a parent or responsible caregiver (age 16 or older) must remain with the child or remain in the Library and be immediately accessible to the child at all times, including when a child is attending a library program. 

Parents and caregivers of children attending programs

Parents/Caregivers of children under 7 years old need to remain with their children at all times.

CLOSED: ANNUAL STAFF DAY

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed on Thursday, June 6, 2024 for its annual staff day training. 

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Thursday, June 6, 2024 for its annual staff day training. 

library for me text on a blue background

Library for Me! for children with disabilities

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Family, Elementary School, Teens
Event Details:

For ages 5 and up. An inclusive, interactive, and engaging story time program for children of all abilities and their families!    This program is made possible ...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Elementary School, Teens
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For ages 5 and up.

An inclusive, interactive, and engaging story time program for children of all abilities and their families! 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Policy

Children under age 12: a parent or responsible caregiver (age 16 or older) must remain with the child or remain in the Library and be immediately accessible to the child at all times, including when a child is attending a library program. 

Parents and caregivers of children attending programs

Parents/Caregivers of children under 7 years old need to remain with their children at all times.

Contains colorful collage picture reading Juneteenth, Freedom, Emancipation. Juneteenth Freedom Art Workshop. Sunday, June 9. 2:00 - 3:30pm. Grades 3-5. Tix available at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes before. Priority given to Livingston cardholders.

Juneteenth Freedom Art Workshop - Gr 3-5

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

Gr 3-5 Celebrate Juneteenth at the library! Children create their own Juneteenth freedom mixed media collage, while learning about the symbolism behind colors and how fl...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Creative Arts, Special Event
Event Details:

Gr 3-5

Celebrate Juneteenth at the library!

Disclaimer(s)

Tickets available

Priority is given to Livingston Library card holders due to space limitations; please show your Livingston Library card to pick up tickets at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes before the program start time. Non Livingston card holders will be placed on standby.

 

CLOSED: Juneteenth

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed.  We will reopen on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10 AM.

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10 AM.

Drawing of two kids in a hot air balloon. Adventure begins at your library! June 24 to Aug 2. Summer Learning Challenge 2024. Grades 5 and under.

Youth Summer Learning Challenge

All Day 6/24 - 8/2
Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Family, Pre-K, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades 5 and under Read! Complete adventures! Earn Prizes! To participate, pick up your Passport to Adventure log at the Youth Services Desk beginning June 24th. Registration...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Babies, Children, Family, Pre-K, Elementary School
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Grades 5 and under

Read! Complete adventures! Earn Prizes!

To participate, pick up your Passport to Adventure log at the Youth Services Desk beginning June 24th. Registration is not required.

 

Summer Learning Challenge Kick off event. Mon, June 24. 6:00-7:30 PM. Mayor Al Anthony. Performer Ron Albanese. Face painting. Lawn games.

Family Summer Learning Challenge Kick Off Event

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Elementary School, Family, Middle School, Pre-K, Teens
Event Details:

Adventure Begins at Your Library, and we're having a party to celebrate this year's Summer Learning Challenge!  Join us outside (weather permitting) at the Gazebo for: ...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Babies, Children, Elementary School, Family, Middle School, Pre-K, Teens
Program Type: Performance, Special Event
Event Details:

Adventure Begins at Your Library, and we're having a party to celebrate this year's Summer Learning Challenge! 

Join us outside (weather permitting) at the Gazebo for:

Makers of History: STEM activities inspired by famous figures. Pride Month. Discussing: Alan Turing, code breaker. Thu, June 27. 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Grades K-5.

Makers of History (Grades K-5)

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

Makers of History is a series where we engage in STEM activities inspired by famous figures. In our interactive sessions, we will learn about famous trailblazers and make our ow...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Makers of History is a series where we engage in STEM activities inspired by famous figures.

Magnifying glass showing the words CODE CRACKERS. Learn about cryptography! Solve ciphers! Mondays. July 1, 8, 22, 29. 4 - 5 PM. Grades 3-5.

Code Crackers (Grades 3-5)

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

Want to keep your secret messages safe? Curious about the life of a spy? Then learn about cryptography with us! Each week, we will explore different ways to send and decipher se...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Creative Arts, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Want to keep your secret messages safe? Curious about the life of a spy? Then learn about cryptography with us!

Each week, we will explore different ways to send and decipher secret messages. 

Drawings of art supplies. Text: DIY Mini Art Journals. Wed, July 3. 4 - 5:30pm. Grades 5+

DIY Mini Art Journals (Gr 5+)

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children, Middle School, Elementary School, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5+ Create a mini art journal to record all of your summer art adventures! All materials will be provided, dress for mess. Space is limited - to attend please pick u...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Middle School, Elementary School, Teens
Program Type: Creative Arts
Event Details:

Grades 5+

Create a mini art journal to record all of your summer art adventures!

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Policy

Children under age 12: a parent or responsible caregiver (age 16 or older) must remain with the child or remain in the Library and be immediately accessible to the child at all times, including when a child is attending a library program. 

Tickets available

Priority is given to Livingston Library card holders due to space limitations; please show your Livingston Library card to pick up tickets at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes before the program start time. Non Livingston card holders will be placed on standby.

 

CLOSED: Independence Day

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed.  We will reopen on Friday, July 5, 2024 at 10 AM.

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen on Friday, July 5, 2024 at 10 AM.

Makers of History: STEM activities inspired by famous figures. Disability Pride Month. Discussing: Ralph Braun, inventor. Sun, July 7. 2:00 - 3:00 PM. Grades K-5.

Makers of History (Grades K-5)

Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

Makers of History is a series where we engage in STEM activities inspired by famous figures. In our interactive sessions, we will learn about famous trailblazers and make our ow...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Makers of History is a series where we engage in STEM activities inspired by famous figures.

Magnifying glass showing the words CODE CRACKERS. Learn about cryptography! Solve ciphers! Mondays. July 1, 8, 22, 29. 4 - 5 PM. Grades 3-5.

Code Crackers

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

Want to keep your secret messages safe? Curious about the life of a spy? Then learn about cryptography with us! Each week, we will explore different ways to send and decipher se...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Creative Arts, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Want to keep your secret messages safe? Curious about the life of a spy? Then learn about cryptography with us!

Each week, we will explore different ways to send and decipher secret messages. 

Image of bee on a honeycomb background. Text: Little Bookworms: Stories and songs for grades K-1. Tuesday, July 9. 4:00. PM Topic this month: Benevolent Bees.

Little Bookworms: Benevolent Bees (Grades K-1)

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Story Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

Buzz on by for themed stories and songs for kindergarteners and first graders! This month, we will *bee* learning about Benevolent Bees. Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingst...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Buzz on by for themed stories and songs for kindergarteners and first graders! This month, we will *bee* learning about Benevolent Bees.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Policy

Children under age 12: a parent or responsible caregiver (age 16 or older) must remain with the child or remain in the Library and be immediately accessible to the child at all times, including when a child is attending a library program. 

Parents and caregivers of children attending programs

Parents/Caregivers of children under 7 years old need to remain with their children at all times.