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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.

 

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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.

 

Author visit

South Asian Heritage Month Author Visit with Dr. Nidhi Thakur

Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us on Sunday, July 21st at 2pm for an author visit with Dr. Nidhi Thakur in honor of South Asian Heritage Month. Nidhi is an Indian American bi-lingual poet/writer writing on ...

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

Join us on Sunday, July 21st at 2pm for an author visit with Dr. Nidhi Thakur in honor of South Asian Heritage Month.

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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.

Summer Bingo

Summer Bingo

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Join the Livingston Public Library for  fun-filled Bingo! Bring your best game face and get ready for some friendly Bingo competition, and the chance to win some really c...

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

Join the Livingston Public Library for  fun-filled Bingo! Bring your best game face and get ready for some friendly Bingo competition, and the chance to win some really cool prizes!

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 24, 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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Summer Snapshots (Gr. 6+)

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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!

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 31, 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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Teen STEAM Challenge (Gr. 6+)

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Middle School, Teens
Event Details:

Join us to complete a mystery STEAM challenge!  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: Special Event, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us to complete a mystery STEAM challenge! 

Open to grades 6+

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library

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Summer Snapshots (Gr. 6+)

Thursday, August 1, 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!

Endless Summer

Endless Summer: Shells and Stories

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us at the Livingston Public Library as we celebrate the essence of summer with Endless Summer: Shells and Stories on Friday, August 2nd at 11am. The program will feature summe...

Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us at the Livingston Public Library as we celebrate the essence of summer with Endless Summer: Shells and Stories on Friday, August 2nd at 11am.

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. 

Photograph of Play Date performers with arms spread. Summer Family Concert. Sunday, August 4. 2 pm. Family event.

Family Summer Concert - Play Date

Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Family, Pre-K, Elementary School
Event Details:

We are going on a fun, musical adventure to celebrate the end of our Summer Learning Challenge with Play Date! Play Date's fun, interactive music program enc...

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

We are going on a fun, musical adventure to celebrate the end of our Summer Learning Challenge with Play Date!

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.

Photographs of a large inflatable whale surrounded by people. Photograph of children inside of the inflatable whale. Whalemobile Adventure. Mon, Aug 5. 6 - 8 PM. Tix available at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes before. Priority given to Livingston cardholders.

Whalemobile Adventure

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

This program will span 2 hours in the library, visits are 30 minutes each. Tickets will be available for each of the four 30-minute time slots. There are other activities for child...

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

This program will span 2 hours in the library, visits are 30 minutes each. Tickets will be available for each of the four 30-minute time slots. There are other activities for children to do after they exit the in the whale.

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.

 

LSC Talk

Your All Access Pass Behind the Scenes at the Space Station with Smithsonian Curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online - LSC at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Seniors
Event Details:

You’re invited to virtually step inside one of the greatest international achievements with a behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration with the Smithsonian National Air and Spa...

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

You’re invited to virtually step inside one of the greatest international achievements with a behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur.

Bingo Night

Summer Bingo

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Join the Livingston Public Library for  fun-filled Bingo! Bring your best game face and get ready for some friendly Bingo competition, and the chance to win some really c...

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

Join the Livingston Public Library for  fun-filled Bingo! Bring your best game face and get ready for some friendly Bingo competition, and the chance to win some really cool prizes!

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

Paws to Read (Gr. K-2)

Monday, August 12, 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.

LSC Talk

The Golden Ticket to College Admissions Is Not What You Think: Redefining Success for Parents of Teens with Irena Smith, PhD

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online - LSC at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Another college application season is around the corner, and stress is already beginning to ratchet up for teens and their parents. You’re invited to join us for this must-watch ta...

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

Another college application season is around the corner, and stress is already beginning to ratchet up for teens and their parents. You’re invited to join us for this must-watch talk by Irena Smith, PhD.

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Teen Dungeons and Dragons (Gr. 6+)

Saturday, August 17, 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.

 

Bingo Night

Summer Bingo

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Join the Livingston Public Library for  fun-filled Bingo! Bring your best game face and get ready for some friendly Bingo competition, and the chance to win some really c...

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

Join the Livingston Public Library for  fun-filled Bingo! Bring your best game face and get ready for some friendly Bingo competition, and the chance to win some really cool prizes!

Bingo Night

Summer Bingo

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Join the Livingston Public Library for  fun-filled Bingo! Bring your best game face and get ready for some friendly Bingo competition, and the chance to win some really c...

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

Join the Livingston Public Library for  fun-filled Bingo! Bring your best game face and get ready for some friendly Bingo competition, and the chance to win some really cool prizes!

CLOSED: Labor Day (eve)

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10 AM.

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10 AM.

CLOSED: Labor Day

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed.  We will reopen on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10 AM.

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10 AM.

Bingo Night

Bingo Night

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join the Livingston Public Library for a fun-filled night of Bingo! Bring your best game face and get ready  for some friendly Bingo competition, and the chance to win so...

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

Join the Livingston Public Library for a fun-filled night of Bingo! Bring your best game face and get ready  for some friendly Bingo competition, and the chance to win some really cool prizes!