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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.

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Board of Trustees Meeting (optional)

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Event Details:

NOTICE is hereby given that the Livingston Library Board of Trustees has scheduled a meeting for the Livingston Public Library, Livingston, New Jersey.

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

NOTICE is hereby given that the Livingston Library Board of Trustees has scheduled a meeting for the Livingston Public Library, Livingston, New Jersey.

Yellow background with green stars. Drawing of a duck. Text: Nursery Rhyme Time. Wednesdays. 10:15 am. Jun 26 - Jul 31. Birth to 23 months. Drop in!

Nursery Rhyme Time (under 23 months)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:30am
Story Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Family
Event Details:

Designed for babies aged 23 months and younger Traditional storytime with books, songs & American sign language Please drop in, registration is not required.

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

Designed for babies aged 23 months and younger

Traditional storytime with books, songs & American sign language

Please drop in, registration is not required.

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 Listeners Storytime Wednesdays at 11am June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library, Livingston Public Library community compassion connection creativity

Little Listeners Storytime (Ages 2-5)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Story Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Family, Pre-K
Event Details:

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

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.

Vivid Hues

Vivid Hues: Fabric Painting Workshop

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Teens
Event Details:

Join us at the Livingston Library on Wednesday, July 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st at 11am as we get together for Vivid Hues, a librarian-led fabric painting workshop where we will pai...

Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Teens
Program Type: Creative Arts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us at the Livingston Library on Wednesday, July 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st at 11am as we get together for Vivid Hues, a librarian-led fabric painting workshop where we will paint dinner napkins.

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. 

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 10, 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.

 

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S'more Movies (Gr 6+)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Movie, Special Event
Age Group:
Middle School, Teens
Event Details:

Join us to vote on which movie to watch and make s'mores!  Grades 6+. Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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

Join us to vote on which movie to watch and make s'mores! 

Grades 6+.

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Programs

The following program will serve food and/or beverages. The Library is not responsible for individual food allergies.  If there is a concern, we strongly suggest bringing your own snack and/or lunch.

Thrilling Tales

Thrilling Tales Book Club: The Alice Network by Kate Quinn

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

*Attention all book lovers!* The Livingston Library invites you to join us for “Thrilling Tales”, our first in-person book club since the pandemic. Enjoy reading and discussing a m...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

*Attention all book lovers!* The Livingston Library invites you to join us for “Thrilling Tales”, our first in-person book club since the pandemic. Enjoy reading and discussing a mystery or thriller novel with like-minded friends.

Photograph of Great White Shark. Shark Adventures with Dr. Dana. Learn about sharks both living and extinct! Thursday, July 11. 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Grades K-5.

Shark Adventures with Dr. Dana! (Grades K-5)

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

Love sharks? So does Dr. Dana Ehret! Dr. Dana is a Curator of Natural History at the New Jersey State Museum. He researches Paleontology, Marine Biology and Paleobiology....

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

Love sharks? So does Dr. Dana Ehret! Dr. Dana is a Curator of Natural History at the New Jersey State Museum. He researches Paleontology, Marine Biology and Paleobiology.

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.

LTAB 2024 July

Let's Talk About Books

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Zoom at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Let's Talk About Books, a monthly book club that is currently meeting via Zoom.   For our July meeting, we will be selecting titles for the remainder of 2024...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Join Let's Talk About Books, a monthly book club that is currently meeting via Zoom.  

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.

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Teen Video Game Hangout (Gr 6+)

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Middle School, Teens
Event Details:

Join us to hang out and play video games! Bring your own Switch (or other handheld console) to play together, or hop on one of ours! Grades 6+ Event sponsored by the Friends ...

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

Join us to hang out and play video games! Bring your own Switch (or other handheld console) to play together, or hop on one of ours!

Grades 6+

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library 

library for me text on a blue background

Library for Me! for children with disabilities

Saturday, July 13, 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.

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Weekend Movie

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Come see a recently-released movie on the big screen in our program room! This screening is free and open to the public, with no registration required. Free popcorn and water...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come see a recently-released movie on the big screen in our program room!

This screening is free and open to the public, with no registration required.

Free popcorn and water will be served (while supplies last).

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.

July 2024 Crime Time

Crime Time: Starkweather

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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? Then join the Liv...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

Illustration of rubber ducky floating on water. Text: Will It Float? STEM exploration for young children. Tue, July 16. 10:30 - 11:15 AM. Under 5 years old.

Will It Float? (under 5 years old)

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Services Terrace at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Pre-K
Event Details:

What floats? What doesn't? Find out with us! Children under 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us on a fun educational adventure. Dress for mess (just in case there are ...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Youth Services Terrace
Age Group: Babies, Children, Pre-K
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

What floats? What doesn't? Find out with us!

Children under 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us on a fun educational adventure. Dress for mess (just in case there are splashes!).

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.

Yellow background with green stars. Drawing of a duck. Text: Nursery Rhyme Time. Wednesdays. 10:15 am. Jun 26 - Jul 31. Birth to 23 months. Drop in!

Nursery Rhyme Time (under 23 months)

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:30am
Story Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Family
Event Details:

Designed for babies aged 23 months and younger Traditional storytime with books, songs & American sign language Please drop in, registration is not required.

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

Designed for babies aged 23 months and younger

Traditional storytime with books, songs & American sign language

Please drop in, registration is not required.

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 Listeners Storytime Wednesdays at 11am June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library, Livingston Public Library community compassion connection creativity

Little Listeners Storytime (Ages 2-5)

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Story Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Family, Pre-K
Event Details:

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

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.

Vivid Hues

Vivid Hues: Fabric Painting Workshop

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us at the Livingston Library on Wednesdays, July 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st at 11am as we get together for Vivid Hues, a librarian-led fabric painting workshop where we will pa...

Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creative Arts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us at the Livingston Library on Wednesdays, July 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st at 11am as we get together for Vivid Hues, a librarian-led fabric painting workshop where we will paint dinner napkins.

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. 

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.

 

July 2024

Cookbook Club: Simply Tomato

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you enjoy cooking, sharing ideas, and kitchen tips, while enjoying great food?  Join the Livingston Public Library's Cookbook Club!  We meet once every other month to ...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Do you enjoy cooking, sharing ideas, and kitchen tips, while enjoying great food?  Join the Livingston Public Library's Cookbook Club!  We meet once every other month to create recipes from a cookbook to share and discuss.

Disclaimer(s)

Cookbook Club

The Library is not responsible for dishes that may conflict with an individual’s food allergies. The Library will provide a copy of each recipe, along with the list of ingredients for each dish as provided by participants.

Make A Fabric Table Runner

Adult Art Workshop: Make a Fabric Table Runner

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Make a charming summer garden theme fabric table runner in this workshop led by instructor Bernadine Ferrari. You will learn to decoupage the table runner with Mod Podge and pri...

Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Arts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Make a charming summer garden theme fabric table runner in this workshop led by instructor Bernadine Ferrari.

You will learn to decoupage the table runner with Mod Podge and printed decorative paper plus create fringed tasseled edges.

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 Kite Decorating and Flying (Gr 6+)

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Middle School, Teens
Event Details:

Join us to create your own kite and then head outside to fly it!  Open to grades 6+ Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library

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

Join us to create your own kite and then head outside to fly it! 

Open to grades 6+

Event sponsored by the Friends of 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.