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teen brain break mindfulness

Teen Brain Break: Mindfulness

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Middle School, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6+ May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Take a brain break with certified therapy dogs, mindful activities and crafts. Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston L...

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

Grades 6+

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


Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Mother's Day Picnic

Mother's Day Picnic

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join the Livingston Public Library for an outdoor picnic to celebrate the maternal figures in our lives! The picnic will be held on the patio outside the Program Room on Friday, Ma...

Registration Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join the Livingston Public Library for an outdoor picnic to celebrate the maternal figures in our lives! The picnic will be held on the patio outside the Program Room on Friday, May 17th at 4pm.

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. 

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.

Jump Dance Sing! May 18th from 10:30 to 11:15 am

Jump, Dance, Sing

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Family, Pre-K
Event Details:

Children will count the strings on the guitar, play their "air" guitars, dance, sing-a-long, and help Mr. John write their very own version of "Wheels on the Bus" at this interacti...

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

Children will count the strings on the guitar, play their "air" guitars, dance, sing-a-long, and help Mr. John write their very own version of "Wheels on the Bus" at this interactive concert.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Policy

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

Parents and caregivers of children attending programs

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

Mindful Moments grade 5 and under

Mindful Moments: Gr 5 and under

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

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

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

Grade 5 and under

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

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Policy

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

Parents and caregivers of children attending programs

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

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

Paws to Read (Gr. K-2)

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

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

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Registration and Livingston residents only

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

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

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

Unattended Policy

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

Parents and caregivers of children attending programs

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

Green background with two hands clasping

Teen Advisory Board (Gr. 9-12)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let's work together to make the library and community a better place! Open to grades 9th-12th only.   Join us in the program room to brainstorm ideas and work on project...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Let's work together to make the library and community a better place! Open to grades 9th-12th only.

 

CLOSED: Memorial Day (eve)

All Day
Livingston Public Library

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

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

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

CLOSED: Memorial Day

All Day
Livingston Public Library

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

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

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

CLOSED: ANNUAL STAFF DAY

All Day
Livingston Public Library

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

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

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

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

Juneteenth Freedom Art Workshop - Gr 3-5

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

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

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

Gr 3-5

Celebrate Juneteenth at the library!

Disclaimer(s)

Tickets available

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

 

CLOSED: Juneteenth

All Day
Livingston Public Library

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

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

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

Black background, title text is yellow, supporting text is white. Purple background behind date and time. Big 20 sided dice.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons (Gr. 6+)

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Middle School, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons and Dragons! This event has limited space. Tickets will be available 30 minutes prior to program start at the Youth Services Desk. Open to Grades 6-12 on...

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

Join us for Dungeons and Dragons!

This event has limited space. Tickets will be available 30 minutes prior to program start at the Youth Services Desk.

Open to Grades 6-12 only.

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.

 

Adult Summer Reading

Adult Summer Reading

All Day 6/24 - 8/2
Summer Reading at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Livingston Public Library invites you to join our 2024 Adult Summer Reading Program, based around the theme “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” The program runs for six weeks, ...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Summer Reading
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

The Livingston Public Library invites you to join our 2024 Adult Summer Reading Program, based around the theme “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” The program runs for six weeks, from June 24th through August 5

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

Youth Summer Learning Challenge

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

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

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

Grades 5 and under

Read! Complete adventures! Earn Prizes!

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

 

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

Family Summer Learning Challenge Kick Off Event

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

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

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

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

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

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Summer Snapshots (Gr. 6+)

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, Special Event
Age Group:
Middle School, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for this repeating summer program open to grades 6+! Stop by to -  - Pick out and decorate your summer journal. - Print photos using our portable printer. - C...

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

Join us for this repeating summer program open to grades 6+! Stop by to - 

- Pick out and decorate your summer journal.

- Print photos using our portable printer.

- Commemorate your summer memories!

CLOSED: Independence Day

All Day
Livingston Public Library

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

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

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

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.

 

Blue background, black and white text. Image of cute s'more with a face. Image of a projection movie machine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

 

Black background, title text is yellow, supporting text is white. Purple background behind date and time. Big 20 sided dice.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons (Gr. 6+)

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Middle School, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons and Dragons! This event has limited space. Tickets will be available 30 minutes prior to program start at the Youth Services Desk. Open to Grades 6-12 on...

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

Join us for Dungeons and Dragons!

This event has limited space. Tickets will be available 30 minutes prior to program start at the Youth Services Desk.

Open to Grades 6-12 only.

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.

 

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Sundae Sunday (Gr 6+)

Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Middle School, Teens
Event Details:

Stop by to cool off with some ice cream sundaes!  As supplies last. Limited 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: Special Event
Event Details:

Stop by to cool off with some ice cream sundaes! 

As supplies last. Limited to 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.