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bouncy babies lapsit storytime for 11 months and younger

Bouncy Babies: A Lapsit Storytime

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Family

For babies 11 months and younger

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

For babies 11 months and younger

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.

VIRTUAL EVENT from the Library Speakers Consortium. Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu. Thursday, July 17 | 4pm. Suggested for grades 9-12. Registration required. Photographs of author and of book.

Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online - LSC at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets.

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

Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets.

Drawing of a bear reading to a bunny on a log. Book Buddies. Thursdays at 4:30 PM. July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31. Grades K+. Tickets available at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes before. Priority given to Livingston cardholders.

Book Buddies

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

Grades K and up

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

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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)

Tickets Available

Priority is given to Livingston Library card holders. 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.

 

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. 

Eat the Rainbow: A Tool to help kids eat plant based foods

Eat the Rainbow: A Tool to Help Kids Eat Plant-Based Foods

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Children, Elementary School, Family, Middle School, Pre-K, Teens

Recommended for ages 3-11 and their families, although all are welcome

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Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Children, Elementary School, Family, Middle School, Pre-K, Teens
Program Type: Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness, Special Event
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3-11 and their families, although all are welcome

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.

Banner advertising our screening of HARD TRUTHS

Friday Matinee: HARD TRUTHS

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come see Mike Leigh's HARD TRUTHS on the big screen in our program room!

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Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come see Mike Leigh's HARD TRUTHS on the big screen in our program room!

Tiny Art Show

Tiny Art Show 2025

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Livingston Public Library would like to invite you to our Tiny Art Show, back by popular demand! Join us at 11am on Saturday, July 19th to paint on a 4”X4” mini canvas.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creative Arts, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Livingston Public Library would like to invite you to our Tiny Art Show, back by popular demand! Join us at 11am on Saturday, July 19th to paint on a 4”X4” mini canvas.

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. 

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Teen Taskmaster (Gr 6+)

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Middle School, Teens

Join us for this gameshow type program emulated after the hit show "Taskmaster."

Open to grades 6+

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library

 

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Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for this gameshow type program emulated after the hit show "Taskmaster."

Open to grades 6+

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library

 

Disclaimer(s)

Tickets Available

Priority is given to Livingston Library card holders. 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.

 

Teen Take and Make - Puffy Paint Notebook (Gr 6+)

07/21/2025 @ 3:00pm to 07/23/2025 @ 6:00pm
Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Middle School, Teens

Stop by the Young Adult desk to grab a take home kit!

Open to grades 6+.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Creative Arts, Take-Home Kit
Event Details:

Stop by the Young Adult desk to grab a take home kit!

Open to grades 6+.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Crafts: While Supplies Last

Crafts are available while supplies last and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Science of Art. Mondays in July. 4:00-5:00PM. Grades 3-5. Image of science beakers on a paint-splattered background.

The Science of Art (Grades 3-5)

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

Learn how to Color Our World... with science! Learn about how people create paint colors, restore old paintings, and more! Children entering grades 3-5 in September 2025 can take part in fun experiments. Perfect for art and/or science lovers!

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

Learn how to Color Our World... with science! Learn about how people create paint colors, restore old paintings, and more! Children entering grades 3-5 in September 2025 can take part in fun experiments. Perfect for art and/or science lovers!

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.

Adult Paint Night--Summer Landscape

Adult Paint Night: Paint a Colorful Summer Landscape

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in celebrating summer and all the color and joy it brings.

Learn along with our instructor, Sandra Charlap, step by step, and create a stunning acrylic painting depicting a vibrant summer landscape.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Arts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating summer and all the color and joy it brings.

Learn along with our instructor, Sandra Charlap, step by step, and create a stunning acrylic painting depicting a vibrant summer landscape.

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. 

Crime Time 2025 July

Crime Time: Cape May Court House: A Death in the Night

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Zoom at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Can’t get enough of the true crime genre? Looking for something to do after binging shows like Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez, McMillions and The Vow?

Registration Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can’t get enough of the true crime genre? Looking for something to do after binging shows like Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez, McMillions and The Vow?

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual programs and link

Registration is required. Information on how to access the Zoom event will be emailed to you the day before the program.

Toddler Time. Storytime for children ages 1-2 years old. Tuesdays July 1 through Aug 5. 10:30 AM. Image shoes butterflies on a purple background. Clock next to the word time.

Toddler Time (ages 1-2 years old)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Family

Designed for children ages 1-2 years old.

Storytime with books, songs, and American Sign Language.

Please drop in! Registration is not required.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

 

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Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for children ages 1-2 years old.

Storytime with books, songs, and American Sign Language.

Please drop in! Registration is not required.

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.

Watercolor Painting and Meditation (Gr K-4)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

Grades K-4

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

Grades K-4

Disclaimer(s)

Tickets Available

Priority is given to Livingston Library card holders. 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.

 

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. 

Watercolor Painting & Meditation

Watercolor Painting and Meditation (Gr 5-8)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Middle School

Grades 5-8

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

Grades 5-8

Disclaimer(s)

Tickets Available

Priority is given to Livingston Library card holders. 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.

 

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. 

Little Listeners Storytimes Wednesdays 10:30am July 2nd to August 06

Little Listeners Storytime (Ages 2-5)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Family, Pre-K

Parents, caregivers, and children ages 2-5 years old enjoy stories and songs based on the theme of the day.

 

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

Parents, caregivers, and children ages 2-5 years old enjoy stories and songs based on the theme of the day.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Parents and caregivers of children attending programs

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

VIRTUAL EVENT from the Library Speakers Consortium. Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle. Wednesday, July 23 | 4pm. Suggested for grades 5-8. Registration required. Photographs of author and of book cover.

Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (5th-8th Grade)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online - LSC at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch.

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

You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch.

Makers of History: STEM activities inspired by famous figures. Mon, Mar 3rd. 4:00 - 5:00 PM. Grades K-5. Celebrating Disability Pride Month. Image of gears.

Makers of History: Disability Pride Month (Grades K-5)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

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

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

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

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.

Image of a smushed cupcake on left. Blue flair background, with black and white text.

Teen "Nailed It" (Gr 6+)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, Workshop
Age Group:
Middle School, Teens

Modelled after the popular Netflix show, join us to attempt to recreate a predefined dessert!

Open to grades 6+.

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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

Modelled after the popular Netflix show, join us to attempt to recreate a predefined dessert!

Open to grades 6+.

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Tickets Available

Priority is given to Livingston Library card holders. 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 Chef

Grilling for Health: Anti-Inflammatory Foods on the Grill

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Online - Library Chef at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate National Grilling Month with a sizzling session led by Library Chef's guest nutritionist.

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Online - Library Chef
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Celebrate National Grilling Month with a sizzling session led by Library Chef's guest nutritionist.

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual - Library Chef

This program takes place virtually through Library Chef. To create an account, please use the code 07039. 

bouncy babies lapsit storytime for 11 months and younger

Bouncy Babies: A Lapsit Storytime

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Family

For babies 11 months and younger

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

For babies 11 months and younger

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.

Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Common Area at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us at Livingston Public Library on Thursday, July 24th in the adult seating area from 12pm to 1pm for a quick, drop-in afternoon craft! No registration required, just stop by and create a fun and easy craft to take home.

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Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Common Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creative Arts
Event Details:

Join us at Livingston Public Library on Thursday, July 24th in the adult seating area from 12pm to 1pm for a quick, drop-in afternoon craft! No registration required, just stop by and create a fun and easy craft to take home.

Disclaimer(s)

Crafts: While Supplies Last

Crafts are available while supplies last and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Drawing of a bear reading to a bunny on a log. Book Buddies. Thursdays at 4:30 PM. July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31. Grades K+. Tickets available at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes before. Priority given to Livingston cardholders.

Book Buddies

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

Grades K and up

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

View Details
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)

Tickets Available

Priority is given to Livingston Library card holders. 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.

 

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. 

The Science of Art. Mondays in July. 4:00-5:00PM. Grades 3-5. Image of science beakers on a paint-splattered background.

The Science of Art (Grades 3-5)

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

Learn how to Color Our World... with science! Learn about how people create paint colors, restore old paintings, and more! Children entering grades 3-5 in September 2025 can take part in fun experiments. Perfect for art and/or science lovers!

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

Learn how to Color Our World... with science! Learn about how people create paint colors, restore old paintings, and more! Children entering grades 3-5 in September 2025 can take part in fun experiments. Perfect for art and/or science lovers!

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.

Toddler Time. Storytime for children ages 1-2 years old. Tuesdays July 1 through Aug 5. 10:30 AM. Image shoes butterflies on a purple background. Clock next to the word time.

Toddler Time (ages 1-2 years old)

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Family

Designed for children ages 1-2 years old.

Storytime with books, songs, and American Sign Language.

Please drop in! Registration is not required.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

 

View Details
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for children ages 1-2 years old.

Storytime with books, songs, and American Sign Language.

Please drop in! Registration is not required.

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.