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Swamp explorations! Meet live frogs! Monday, July 15. 4:00 - 5:00 PM. Grades K-5. Register online.

Swamp Explorations (Grades K-5)

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, Special Event, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

Join the Essex County Environmental Center (and some of their frogs!) in learning about New Jersey swamps! What makes up a wetland ecosystem? How can we work together to protect...

Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Creative Arts, Special Event, STEAM/STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join the Essex County Environmental Center (and some of their frogs!) in learning about New Jersey swamps!

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.

Green camping tent with stuffed bear sitting outside. Text: Stuffed Animal Camp Out Adventure. Mon, July 15. 6:30 - 7:30pm.

Stuffed Animal Camp Out Adventure

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Family, Pre-K, Elementary School
Event Details:

Let's go on a camping adventure! Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a fun night of stories, crafts and fun! This is an indoor event, complete with electricity, air condition...

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

Let's go on a camping adventure!

Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a fun night of stories, crafts and fun! This is an indoor event, complete with electricity, air conditioning and indoor plumbing.

 

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.

Drawing of a bear reading to a bunny on a log. Book Buddies. Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. July 10, 17, 24, and 31. Grades K-2. Registration required.

Book Buddies

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades K and up Emerging readers pair up with trained Teen Mentors to practice reading and help increase sight word recognition and vocabulary.  This program is designed...

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

Grades K and up

Emerging readers pair up with trained Teen Mentors to practice reading and help increase sight word recognition and vocabulary. 

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.

 

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 22, 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. 

Drawing of a bear reading to a bunny on a log. Book Buddies. Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. July 10, 17, 24, and 31. Grades K-2. Registration required.

Book Buddies

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades K and up Emerging readers pair up with trained Teen Mentors to practice reading and help increase sight word recognition and vocabulary.  This program is designed...

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

Grades K and up

Emerging readers pair up with trained Teen Mentors to practice reading and help increase sight word recognition and vocabulary. 

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.

 

Background looks like a comic strip layout. Text: Comic Club! Thursday, July 25. 7-8 PM. Grades 3-5.

Comic Club (Grades 3-5)

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

Comic lovers, unite! Flex your creative muscles at Comic Club. Children in grades 3-5 will write and illustrate their own comics based on prompts. We will look at graphic novels in...

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

Comic lovers, unite! Flex your creative muscles at Comic Club. Children in grades 3-5 will write and illustrate their own comics based on prompts. We will look at graphic novels in the library for inspiration.

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.

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 29, 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 volcano in a lake of lava. Volcano field trip. Tue, July 30. 4-5 PM. Grades K-5.

Volcano Field Trip (Grades K-5)

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

We will (virtually) visit a volcano and learn about what goes on inside. Then, we will make our own baking soda volcanoes!  This program is open to all children in grades K...

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

We will (virtually) visit a volcano and learn about what goes on inside. Then, we will make our own baking soda volcanoes! 

This program is open to all children in grades K-5.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Drawing of a bear reading to a bunny on a log. Book Buddies. Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. July 10, 17, 24, and 31. Grades K-2. Registration required.

Book Buddies

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades K and up Emerging readers pair up with trained Teen Mentors to practice reading and help increase sight word recognition and vocabulary.  This program is designed...

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

Grades K and up

Emerging readers pair up with trained Teen Mentors to practice reading and help increase sight word recognition and vocabulary. 

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.

 

library for me text on a blue background

Library for Me! for children with disabilities

Saturday, August 3, 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.

Photograph of Play Date performers with arms spread. Summer Family Concert. Sunday, August 4. 2 pm. Family event.

Family Summer Concert - Play Date

Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Family, Pre-K, Elementary School
Event Details:

We are going on a fun, musical adventure to celebrate the end of our Summer Learning Challenge with Play Date! Play Date's fun, interactive music program enc...

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

We are going on a fun, musical adventure to celebrate the end of our Summer Learning Challenge with Play Date!

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.

Photographs of a large inflatable whale surrounded by people. Photograph of children inside of the inflatable whale. Whalemobile Adventure. Mon, Aug 5. 6 - 8 PM. Tix available at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes before. Priority given to Livingston cardholders.

Whalemobile Adventure

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

This program will span 2 hours in the library, visits are 30 minutes each. Tickets will be available for each of the four 30-minute time slots. There are other activities for child...

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

This program will span 2 hours in the library, visits are 30 minutes each. Tickets will be available for each of the four 30-minute time slots. There are other activities for children to do after they exit the in the whale.

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.

 

Photograph of an open bullet journal. Teen Bullet Journaling Workshop. Wed, Aug 7. 4 - 5:30pm. Grades 5+

Teen Bullet Journaling Workshop Gr 5+

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children, Middle School, Elementary School, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5 and up  Set up your bullet journal to help you stay organized, just in time for back to school. All supplies provided.  Priority is given to Livingston Lib...

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

Grades 5 and up 

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.

 

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

Paws to Read (Gr. K-2)

Monday, August 12, 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.

Orange watercolor background. Text: Watercolor Painting Art Class. Wednesday, August 14. Grades 3-5 | 4:00-5:30pm. Space is limited Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk 30 minutes before class starts.

Watercolor Painting and Meditation (Gr 3-5)

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades 3-5 Learn how experimenting with watercolor painting can help calm your mind. The class begins with a 5 minute meditation, then participants will learn to create their ow...

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

Grades 3-5

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: Labor Day (eve)

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10 AM.

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10 AM.

CLOSED: Labor Day

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed.  We will reopen on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10 AM.

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10 AM.

library for me text on a blue background

Library for Me! for children with disabilities

Saturday, September 28, 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.

library for me text on a blue background

Library for Me! for children with disabilities

Saturday, October 26, 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.

library for me text on a blue background

Library for Me! for children with disabilities

Saturday, November 23, 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.

EARLY CLOSING AT 4 PM: Thanksgiving (eve)

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Livingston Public Library

The Library will close at 4 PM on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.  We will reopen on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 10 AM.

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library will close at 4 PM on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. 

We will reopen on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 10 AM.

CLOSED: Thanksgiving

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed. We will reopen on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 10 AM.

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed. We will reopen on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 10 AM.

library for me text on a blue background

Library for Me! for children with disabilities

Saturday, December 21, 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.

EARLY CLOSING: 1 PM Christmas Eve

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Livingston Public Library

The Library will close early at 1 PM.  We will reopen on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10 AM.

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library will close early at 1 PM.  We will reopen on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10 AM.