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Saturday Matinee: NICKEL BOYS

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Movie
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come see RaMell Ross' NICKEL BOYS on the big screen in our program room!

Boston: The Freedom Trail

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Adults
Lecture
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

As we approach the celebration of Independence Day, there's no better place to reflect on the birth of our nation than in Boston—the heart of America's revolutionary history. 

Reading of the Declaration of Independence

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Everyone, Family, Seniors
Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

The Livingston Public Library invites you to join us on Wednesday, July 2nd, at 2:00 PM for a special event in honor of Independence Day.

CLOSED: Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10 AM.

The Pop-up: Social Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

The once a month Pop-Up event is a great chance to meet and connect with new people in a relaxed environment. Join us on July 5th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM for our social hour. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.

Selling Baseball: A Book Talk with Author Jeffrey Orens

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Adults
Lecture
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

The nineteenth century was a time of rapid growth and development for the game of "base ball," and players George Wright and Albert Spalding were right in the thick of it.

Board of Trustees Meeting (optional)

7:30pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Board Meeting
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.

Adult Yoga Workshop: Open Flow Vinyasa Yoga

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
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 and&nbsp

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.

Mindful Mandalas: Art and Meditation on Wood

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults
Creative Arts, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Arts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Step into the world of creativity & calm in our Mindful Mandala workshop! 

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. 

Jane Austen Tea Party

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Special Event
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 on Friday, July 11th from 11am to 1pm for a Jane Austen inspired tea party in honor of her 250th birthday. We will start with a waltz lesson and then discuss her works while enjoying te

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.

Let's Talk About Books: Titles selections for 2025-2026

12:45pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

Join Let's Talk About Books, a monthly book club. The meeting is free and open to everyone interested, whether they have read the book or not.

For our July meeting we will be selecting titles for the 2025-2026 season.

Thrilling Tales Book Club: A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Club
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.

Exploring the East: Discover the Beauty of Japan and Mongolia

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Adults
Lecture
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Join professional traveler Chris McCormack as he takes you on a journey exploring two fascinating countries in East Asia–Japan and Mongolia.

Tuesday Night Movie

6:30pm - 8:45pm
Adults
Movie
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).

Cookbook Club: The Mediterranean Dish: Simply Dinner

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Book Club
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.

Friday Matinee

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Movie
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).

Tiny Art Show 2025

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Creative Arts, Special Event
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creative Arts, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

The Livingston Public Library would like to invite you to our Tiny Art Show, back by popular demand! Join us at 11am on Saturday, July 19th to paint on a 4”X4” mini canvas.

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. 

Adult Paint Night: Paint a Colorful Summer Landscape

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Creative Arts, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Arts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating summer and all the color and joy it brings.

Learn along with our instructor, Sandra Charlap, step by step, and create a stunning acrylic painting depicting a vibrant summer landscape.

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. 

Crime Time: Cape May Court House: A Death in the Night

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Book Club
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.

Bookish Vibes Book Club and Author Visit with Kristina McMorris

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Are you an avid reader looking to discuss contemporary fiction, trending titles, and popular authors?  If so, our Bookish Vibes book group is for you!  Join us this month as we discuss "Sold on a Monday" by Kristina McMorris, who w

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.

Crafternoon

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Creative Arts
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Common Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creative Arts
Event Details:

Join us at Livingston Public Library on Thursday, July 24th in the adult seating area from 12pm to 1pm for a quick, drop-in afternoon craft! No registration required, just stop by and create a fun and easy craft to take home.

Disclaimer(s)

Crafts: While Supplies Last

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

Livi Cares: Pet Blankets for Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Creative Arts, Special Event
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creative Arts, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The Livingston Public Library invites you to join Livi Cares: our Adult Volunteer Club on Friday, August 1st 2025 from 11am - 12pm, where we will be putting our crafty skills to good use by creating pet blankets that will be donate

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. 

The Pop-up: Social Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

The once a month Pop-Up event is a great chance to meet and connect with new people in a relaxed environment. Join us on August 2nd from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM for our social hour. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.

Music Matters: Workingman's Jed

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Family, Seniors
Community Partnership, Performance
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Performance
Event Details:

The August 2025 edition of our "Music Matters" concert series features local band Workingman's Jed.