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Take Home Craft: Dog

All Day 8/18 - 8/20
Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Youth Services Desk and pick up a take home dog craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Take-Home Kit
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services Desk and pick up a take home dog craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

Disclaimer(s)

Crafts: While Supplies Last

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Thrilling Tales Book Club: Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

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

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

This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Take and Make - DIY Trinket Basket (Gr 6+)

08/18/2025 @ 3:00pm to 08/20/2025 @ 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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Conscious Eating for Healthy Living

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

One of the most significant challenges in adopting healthy eating habits lies in the gap between knowing what is healthy and actually making those choices a consistent part of our lives. 

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness, Lecture
Event Details:

One of the most significant challenges in adopting healthy eating habits lies in the gap between knowing what is healthy and actually making those choices a consistent part of our lives. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tuesday Night Movie

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

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 will be served (while supplies last).

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
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 will be served (while supplies last).

This event is in the "Adults" group

Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction with Casey McQuiston

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online - LSC at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing

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

Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thursday Matinee

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

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 will be served (while supplies last).

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
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 will be served (while supplies last).

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

The Write Stuff

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

Come write with us! Complete fun prompts, write engaging stories, and have fun!

Open to grades 3-5. Drop in!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Public Library.

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

Come write with us! Complete fun prompts, write engaging stories, and have fun!

Open to grades 3-5. Drop in!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Public 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Library in Your Pocket: Discovering eBooks and Audiobooks on Your Device

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn how to access thousands of eBooks and audiobooks for free using library apps like Libby and Palace Project.

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

Learn how to access thousands of eBooks and audiobooks for free using library apps like Libby and Palace Project.

This event is in the "Adults" group

How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online - LSC at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr.

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

Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

The Write Stuff

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

Come write with us! Complete fun prompts, write engaging stories, and have fun!

Open to grades 3-5. Drop in!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Public Library.

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

Come write with us! Complete fun prompts, write engaging stories, and have fun!

Open to grades 3-5. Drop in!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Public 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: Labor Day (eve)

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed.  We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 10 AM.

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 10 AM.

CLOSED: Labor Day

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed.  We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 10 AM.

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 10 AM.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Yoga Workshop: Open Flow Vinyasa Yoga

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Yoga offers a powerful blend of physical strength, mental clarity, and stress relief, helping you build flexibility, enhance focus, and cultivate inner peace.  Join the Livingston Public Library’s monthly yoga session led by a

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Yoga offers a powerful blend of physical strength, mental clarity, and stress relief, helping you build flexibility, enhance focus, and cultivate inner peace.  Join the Livingston Public Library’s monthly yoga session led by a

Disclaimer(s)

Yoga Disclaimer

This program requires physical activity. It is your responsibility to listen to your body and to know what is appropriate for your body and abilities.  By registering for this program attendees assume full responsibility for any risks or injuries which might incur as a result of participating in the program. Photos during the event may be taken by library staff and used by the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love with Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online - LSC at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain

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

Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Unsung Founder: William Livingston’s Role in Shaping a Nation

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

James Madison once remarked, “William Livingston did not take an active part in the debates at the Constitutional Convention but he was placed on important Committees where it may be presumed that he had an agency and a due influen

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

James Madison once remarked, “William Livingston did not take an active part in the debates at the Constitutional Convention but he was placed on important Committees where it may be presumed that he had an agency and a due influen

This event is in the "Adults" group

Weekend Movie

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

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 will be served (while supplies last).

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
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 will be served (while supplies last).

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Paws to Read (Gr. K+)

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

Children in grades K+, emerging readers, - come read to a therapy dog!

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children in grades K+, emerging readers, - 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crossing Oceans: The Epic History of the Panama Canal

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

The idea began with the Spanish, the plans were drawn by the French, but it ultimately took a revolution, groundbreaking technology, immense financial backing, and extraordinary human effort to bring the Panama Canal to life.

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

The idea began with the Spanish, the plans were drawn by the French, but it ultimately took a revolution, groundbreaking technology, immense financial backing, and extraordinary human effort to bring the Panama Canal to life.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

NOTICE is hereby given that the Livingston Library Board of Trustees has scheduled a meeting for the Livingston Public Library, Livingston, New Jersey, beginning at 7:30 PM.

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
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, beginning at 7:30 PM.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Argue Less and Talk More with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online - LSC at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More. 

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

Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More. 

This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Backpack Buttons (Gr 6+)

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Middle School, Teens

Join us to learn how to use our button maker and then make button for yourself!

Grades 6+

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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

Join us to learn how to use our button maker and then make button for yourself!

Grades 6+

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Cooking as Creative Meditation

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Seniors

Learn how to approach cooking as a daily act involving mindfulness, gratitude, and joy. From the market to the kitchen to the table, cooking offers meaningful ways to bring tranquility and connection into your life.

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

Learn how to approach cooking as a daily act involving mindfulness, gratitude, and joy. From the market to the kitchen to the table, cooking offers meaningful ways to bring tranquility and connection into your life.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Unearthing the Past: Surprising Histories of Essex County’s Riker Hill and West Essex Park in Livingston

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an engaging talk exploring the fascinating, often surprising histories of Riker Hill Art Park and West Essex Park, both located in Livingston, NJ.

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Partnership, Lecture
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging talk exploring the fascinating, often surprising histories of Riker Hill Art Park and West Essex Park, both located in Livingston, NJ.