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Checkmate Champs Chess Club (Gr K-5)

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

Grades K-5 

Learn chess with the Livingston High School Chess Club!

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

Grades K-5 

Learn chess with the Livingston High School Chess Club!

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Makers Day 2026

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, STEAM/STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Children, Everyone, Family, Middle School, Teens

Join us for Livingston Library’s Makers Day 2026! From 11am-2pm, visit the Program Room to tour our vendor showcase to meet local makers and learn all about their crafts.

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone, Family, Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Special Event, STEAM/STEM, Technology
Event Details:

Join us for Livingston Library’s Makers Day 2026! From 11am-2pm, visit the Program Room to tour our vendor showcase to meet local makers and learn all about their crafts.

Disclaimer(s)

Crafts: While Supplies Last

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

Parents and caregivers of children attending programs

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

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Board (Gr. 9+)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

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

 

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 9+ only.

 

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Community Tech Helpers

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Technology
Age Group:
Seniors

Feel more confident using your phone, tablet, or computer as you pair up with a knowledgeable, patient Teen Volunteer who can help you learn at your own pace. No question is to small!

Learn how to:

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Special Event, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Feel more confident using your phone, tablet, or computer as you pair up with a knowledgeable, patient Teen Volunteer who can help you learn at your own pace. No question is to small!

Learn how to:

This event is in the "Adults" group

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online - LSC at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal.

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

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal.

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

Learn the Art of Magic

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Seniors

Join us at Livingston Public Library on Sunday, March 29th from 2pm to 3:30pm where Magician Mike Capozzi will teach us easy-to-perform, yet sure-to-impress magic tricks.

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Creative Arts, Special Event, Workshop
Event Details:

Join us at Livingston Public Library on Sunday, March 29th from 2pm to 3:30pm where Magician Mike Capozzi will teach us easy-to-perform, yet sure-to-impress magic tricks.

This event is in the "Adults" group

On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online - LSC at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight.

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

Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight.

CLOSED: Easter Sunday

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10am.   We have a large selection of online services here or visit our page to checkout an eBook, aud...

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10am.   

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

Paws to Read (Gr. K+)

Monday, April 13, 2026 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

On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online - LSC at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series.&nbsp

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

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series.&nbsp

This event is in the "Adults" group

Classic Chicken Francese with a Twist: Rosemary Lemon Sauce

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Online - Library Chef at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

A fresh take on an Italian favorite. Learn how to prepare tender chicken with a bright rosemary lemon sauce.

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

A fresh take on an Italian favorite. Learn how to prepare tender chicken with a bright rosemary lemon sauce.

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual - Library Chef

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

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Community Tech Helpers

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Technology
Age Group:
Seniors

Feel more confident using your phone, tablet, or computer as you pair up with a knowledgeable, patient Teen Volunteer who can help you learn at your own pace. No question is to small!

Learn how to:

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

Feel more confident using your phone, tablet, or computer as you pair up with a knowledgeable, patient Teen Volunteer who can help you learn at your own pace. No question is to small!

Learn how to:

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Seed Library Kickoff

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 9:00pm
Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

After the immense success of the past 2 years, the Livingston Public Library invites you to participate in our 2026 Seed Library.

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event
Event Details:

After the immense success of the past 2 years, the Livingston Public Library invites you to participate in our 2026 Seed Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online - LSC at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.

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

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Basics of Meditation

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Online - Library Chef at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

An introduction to simple meditation practices designed to reduce stress, improve focus, and bring balance to everyday life.

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

An introduction to simple meditation practices designed to reduce stress, improve focus, and bring balance to everyday life.

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual - Library Chef

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Special Needs Resource Fair

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Children, Everyone, Family, Seniors, Teens

Join us at the Livingston Public Library on Sunday, April 26th from 2pm-4pm for an informative and inclusive event designed to connect individuals with special needs and their families to valuable resources, services, and opportunities in th

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Children, Everyone, Family, Seniors, Teens
Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us at the Livingston Public Library on Sunday, April 26th from 2pm-4pm for an informative and inclusive event designed to connect individuals with special needs and their families to valuable resources, services, and opportunities in th

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online - LSC at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

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

Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

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

Paws to Read (Gr. K+)

Monday, May 4, 2026 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.

CLOSED: Memorial Day (eve)

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10am.   We have a large selection of online services here or visit our page to checkout an eBook, aud...

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10am.   

CLOSED: Memorial Day

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10am.   We have a large selection of online services here or visit our page to checkout an eBook, aud...

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10am.   

CLOSED: Juneteenth

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Saturday June 20, 2026 at 10am.   We have a large selection of online services here or visit our page to checkout an eBook, au...

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Saturday June 20, 2026 at 10am.   

CLOSED: July 4 (observed)

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 1pm.   We have a large selection of online services here or visit our page to checkout an eBook, audio...

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 1pm.   

CLOSED: July 4

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 1pm.   We have a large selection of online services here or visit our page to checkout an eBook, audio...

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 1pm.   

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

New Jersey Fossil Finds with Dr. Dana (Grades K-5)

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Special Event, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Family

Love dinosaurs? Fossils? Paleontology? 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, Family
Program Type: Lecture, Special Event, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Love dinosaurs? Fossils? Paleontology? 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)

Parents and caregivers of children attending programs

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

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.