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Cookie Decorating Workshop

Cookie Decorating Workshop

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind and get creative at the Livingston Public Library's Cookie Decorating Workshop on Friday, February 13th at 11am. Enjoy decorating cookies with icing and festive toppings in a relaxed, social setting.

Take Home Lunar New Year craft, Recommended for ages 3 and up starting February 17th while supplies last sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Take Home Craft: Lunar New Year

All Day 2/17 - 2/19
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 Lunar New Year craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

Adult Collage Workshop: Blooms with Paper and Paint

Collage Blooms: Floral Art with Paper & Paint

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Creative Arts, Workshop

Age Group:

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

Celebrate the season of love and flowers with a creative collage workshop! '

Participants will design a colorful vase of blooms on canvas using papers, paint, and glue. 

America's Quirkiest Roadside Attractions

VIRTUAL Quirky Landmarks: The Curious History of America’s Roadside Attractions

Wednesday, February 18, 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:

Ever slept in a wigwam, snapped a selfie with Paul Bunyan, or wandered into the jaws of a giant alligator?

An Overview of Lung Cancer

Understanding Lung Cancer: An Overview and the Role of Robotic Bronchoscopy

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Health & Wellness, Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Partnership, Health & Wellness, Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lung cancer is one of the most common and deadliest cancers worldwide, often diagnosed at later stages when treatment options are more limited. 

Take Home Ramadan craft, Recommended for ages 3 and up starting February 23rd while supplies last sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Take Home Craft: Ramadan

All Day 2/23 - 2/25
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 Ramadan craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

Underground Railroad in NJ

The Underground Railroad in New Jersey

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

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

Long before the network became known as the Underground Railroad, enslaved people risked everything to escape bondage and seek freedom.

Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Common Area at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Creative Arts

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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, February 26th in the Common 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.

All Levels Adult Mat Pilates

Total Body Mat Pilates Sculpt for Adults

Friday, February 27, 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:

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

Take Home Holi craft, Recommended for ages 3 and up starting March 2nd while supplies last sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Take Home Craft: Holi

All Day 3/2 - 3/4
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 Holi craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

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Age Group

Youth Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 12/22–2/20
Babies, Children, Elementary School, Pre-K
Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Babies, Children, Elementary School, Pre-K
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Grades 5 and under - registration not required

Cookie Decorating Workshop

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Community Partnership, Special Event
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind and get creative at the Livingston Public Library's Cookie Decorating Workshop on Friday, February 13th at 11am. Enjoy decorating cookies with icing and festive toppings in a relaxed, social setting.

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.

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. 

Let's Talk About Books: Heartwood

12:30pm–2:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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.

Youth Author Visit: M.O. Yuksel

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Elementary School, Family, Pre-K
Special Event, STEAM/STEM, Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Family, Pre-K
Program Type: Special Event, STEAM/STEM, Storytime
Event Details:

Beloved local children's author M. O. Yuksel returns for a stellar STEM-themed storytime! 

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. 

CLOSED: President's Day (eve)

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10am.   

CLOSED: President's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10am.   

Take Home Craft: Lunar New Year

All Day 2/17–2/19
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 Lunar New Year 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.

Toddler Time (Ages 1-2)

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

Parents, caregivers, and children ages 1-2 years old enjoy stories and songs based on the theme of the day.

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.

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. 

Toddler Time (Ages 1-2)

11:00am–11:30am
Babies, Children, Family
Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Parents, caregivers, and children ages 1-2 years old enjoy stories and songs based on the theme of the day.

 

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.

 

English Language Learner: Basic Grammar Workshop

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
ELL (English Language Learner) Class
Registration Open
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

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. 

English Language Learner: Reading for Meaning

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
ELL (English Language Learner) Class
Registration Open
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.

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. 

Community Helper Storytime: Livingston Police with McGruff the Crime Dog®

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Elementary School, Family, Pre-K
Community Partnership, Special Event, Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Family, Pre-K
Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Local police officers Officer Joy and Officer Sean are visiting the library for storytime, and bringing their buddy, McGruff the Crime Dog®! 

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. 

Little Listeners Storytime (Ages 3-5)

10:15am–10:45am
Children, Family, Pre-K
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Parents, caregivers, and children ages 3-5 years old enjoy stories and songs based on the theme of the day.

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.

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. 

English Language Learner Beginner Book Club - In Person

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
ELL (English Language Learner) Class
Registration Open
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.

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. 

Little Listeners Storytime (ages 3-5)

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Pre-K
Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Parents, caregivers, and children ages 3-5 years old enjoy stories and songs based on the theme of the day.

 

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.

 

Collage Blooms: Floral Art with Paper & Paint

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

Celebrate the season of love and flowers with a creative collage workshop! '

Participants will design a colorful vase of blooms on canvas using papers, paint, and glue. 

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. 

$10 Meal Challenge

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Special Event
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Online - Library Chef
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Can you create a delicious meal on just $10? Join this fun, interactive cooking challenge and discover tasty, budget-friendly dishes with Library Chef. 

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual - Library Chef

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

English Language Learners Advanced Virtual Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
ELL (English Language Learner) Class
Registration Open
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.

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. 

VIRTUAL Quirky Landmarks: The Curious History of America’s Roadside Attractions

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults
Lecture
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever slept in a wigwam, snapped a selfie with Paul Bunyan, or wandered into the jaws of a giant alligator?

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.

Breathwork Basics 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:

Experience the calming power of your breath. Learn simple techniques to reduce stress, boost focus, and improve overall wellbeing through mindful breathing exercises.

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.

 

Understanding Lung Cancer: An Overview and the Role of Robotic Bronchoscopy

2:00pm–3:15pm
Adults
Community Partnership, Health & Wellness, Lecture
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Partnership, Health & Wellness, Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lung cancer is one of the most common and deadliest cancers worldwide, often diagnosed at later stages when treatment options are more limited. 

Senior Happening: Susan Speidel & Joe Regan Present “It's Today! The Showtunes of Jerry Herman”

1:00pm–2:00pm
Seniors
Performance
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Livingston Public Library invites the public to an in-person Senior Happening on Friday, February 20th at 1pm featuring “It's Today! The Showtunes of Jerry Herman” by Susie Spiedel and Joseph Regan.

Community Tech Helpers

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