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Take Home Kwanzaa craft, Recommended for ages 3 and up starting December 22nd while supplies last sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Take Home Craft: Kwanzaa

All Day 12/22 - 12/23
Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Take-Home Kit

Age Group:

Children
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 Kwanzaa craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

Crafterwork

Crafterwork - Snowman Hot Chocolate Bombs

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Creative Arts

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creative Arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Crafterwork, a relaxing and stress-relieving arts and crafts workshop at the end of a busy workday.

Take Home Kwanzaa craft, Recommended for ages 3 and up starting December 22nd while supplies last sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Take Home Craft: Kwanzaa

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Take-Home Kit

Age Group:

Children
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 Kwanzaa craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

Take Home New Year's Eve craft, Recommended for ages 3 and up starting December 29th while supplies last sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Take Home Craft: New Year's Eve

All Day 12/29 - 12/30
Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Take-Home Kit

Age Group:

Children
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 New Year's Eve craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

Take Home New Year's Eve craft, Recommended for ages 3 and up starting December 29th while supplies last sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Take Home Craft: New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Take-Home Kit

Age Group:

Children
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 New Year's Eve craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

Sensory Social Hour

Sensory Social Hour

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Creative Arts, Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors, Teens
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Teens
Program Type: Creative Arts, Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Workshop
Event Details:

The Livingston Public Library presents Sensory Social Hour, a drop-in program for teens and adults with sensory sensitivities, developmental disabilities, or those who prefer a calm and structured environment.

Take Home Muslim Heritage Month craft, Recommended for ages 3 and up starting January 5th while supplies last sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Take Home Craft: Muslim Heritage Month

All Day 1/5 - 1/7
Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Take-Home Kit

Age Group:

Children
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 Muslim Heritage Month craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

The Most Influential Cookbooks in America

VIRTUAL Stirring Up History: The Cookbooks That Shaped America’s Kitchen

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Zoom at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

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

Cookbooks have existed as long as our nation has.  Among the thousands of American cookbooks published over the past 250 years, a group of them have not only sold well but also profoundly influenced how we cook and eat. 

All Levels Adult Yoga Workshop

Adult Yoga Workshop: Open Flow Vinyasa Yoga

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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
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.

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Age Group

Community Tech Helpers

3:00pm–4:00pm
Seniors
Special Event, Technology
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:

Fire Robotics Coding Workshop (Gr 3-5)

1:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Elementary School
Community Partnership, STEAM/STEM, Technology, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Community Partnership, STEAM/STEM, Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5

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. 

CLOSED: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (eve)

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10am.   

CLOSED: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10am.   

Take Home Craft: Martin Luther King Jr Day

All Day 1/19–1/21
Children
Take-Home Kit
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 Martin Luther King Jr Day 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.

English Language Learner: Basic Grammar Workshop

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
ELL (English Language Learner) Class
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: ELL Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL (English Language Learner) Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

English Language Learners with a proficient understanding of the English language that want to improve their writing and reading English skills. Registration required

English Language Learner: Reading for Meaning

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
ELL (English Language Learner) Class
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: ELL Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL (English Language Learner) Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

English Language Learners with proficient reading skills will read short stories and discuss.

Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Special Event
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Online - LSC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging

Teen Advisory Board (Gr. 9+)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Special Event
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+.

 

Join us to brainstorm ideas and work on projects you are passionate about, all for the greater good of the library and community. 

Warm Winter Yoga (Grade 5 and under)

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Elementary School
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Grades 5 and under

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. 

The Creative Flowering of Brian Wilson

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Lecture
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

There is no more passionate, exciting, and ultimately heartbreaking tale in music than the creative flowering of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson.

Board of Trustees meeting (reorganization meeting)

7:30pm–9:00pm
Adults
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech 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.

English Language Learner Beginner Book Club - In Person

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
ELL (English Language Learner) Class
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: ELL Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL (English Language Learner) Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

English Language Learners with proficient reading, writing, and speaking English skills that would like to develop a more nuanced understanding of written English in novel form.

Tech Class: Get to Know Your Gift

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Technology, Workshop
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology, Workshop
Event Details:

Did you receive a new device this holiday season? Please join the Tech Department on Wednesday, January 21 for this special instructional session. In this class, we will go over the basics and will be answering your questions.

English Language Learners Advanced Virtual Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
ELL (English Language Learner) Class
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: ELL Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL (English Language Learner) Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

English Language Learners with advanced reading, writing, and speaking English skills that would like to develop a more nuanced understanding of written English in novel form.

New Year Detox Reset with Library Chef

7:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Special Event
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Online - Library Chef
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Kick off the new year feeling refreshed! Rebecca shares simple detox tips, mindful eating habits, and holistic approaches to resetting your system naturally.

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual - Library Chef

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

Bouncy Babies: A Lapsit Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For babies 11 months and younger

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.

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.

 

Crafternoon - Hand-Stamped Tea Towels

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

Join us at Livingston Public Library on Thursday, January 22nd in the Program Room 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.

Total Body Mat Pilates Sculpt for Adults

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness, Workshop
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:

Start the new year strong—inside and out, with our new wellness program offering total-body strength through mindful, precise Pilates flow.

Disclaimer(s)

Exercise Class 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.

Saturday Matinee: SPRINGSTEEN - DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Movie
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come see Scott Cooper's SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE on the big screen in our program room!

VIRTUAL Ernest Shackleton and the Age of Antarctic Exploration

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Lecture
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

In 1914, Ernest Shackleton embarked on his daring Trans-Antarctic Expedition—an adventure that would become one of the most gripping survival stories in history.

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.

English Language Learner: Basic Grammar Workshop

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
ELL (English Language Learner) Class
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: ELL Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL (English Language Learner) Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

English Language Learners with a proficient understanding of the English language that want to improve their writing and reading English skills. Registration required

English Language Learner: Reading for Meaning

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
ELL (English Language Learner) Class
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: ELL Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL (English Language Learner) Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

English Language Learners with proficient reading skills will read short stories and discuss.

Eco Crafting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Community Partnership, Creative Arts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Creative Arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Livingston Public Library for Eco Crafting and get creative while being kind to the planet!

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.