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Bookish Vibes: Book Club and Author Visit with Karen White

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:

The Livingston Public Library invites you to join us on Wednesday, January 8th at 7pm for our virtual Bookish Vibes book club, where we will be discussing The Last Night in London by Karen White, who will be joining the book clu

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Classic Minestrone Soup

7:00pm - 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:

Learn to make a hearty, classic Italian Minestrone! This class covers the essentials of a flavorful broth and fresh, seasonal ingredients for a cozy, delicious soup.

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 "Teens" group.

Teen Winter Reads and Hot Cocoa (Gr 9+)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Book Club
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us after school to discuss what you're reading and enjoy some hot chocolate! 

Open to grades 9+.

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Let's Talk About Books: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store

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: 42
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Growing Unique Plants In Your Home

2:00pm - 3:15pm
Adults
Lecture
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Growing houseplants really took off as a hobby during the pandemic and continues to grow.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
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. Enjoy reading and discussing a mystery or thriller novel with like-minded friends.

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

Paws to Read (Gr. K+)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Elementary School
Special Event
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+, 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.

Crime Time: Ther Gardner Heist

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:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

The civil rights movement was a nationwide struggle by African Americans in the mid-1950s to late 1960s to achieve civil rights equal to those of whites, including equal opportunity in employment, housing, and education, as well as

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Let's Talk About Broths

7:00pm - 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:

Dive into the flavorful world of broth-making! Discover the secrets to crafting rich, aromatic broths that will elevate your soups and dishes. Get ready to enhance your culinary skills and tantalize your taste buds!

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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Play & Learn (under 5 years old)

10:15am - 11:00am
Babies, Children, Pre-K
Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Pre-K
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers will enjoy playing and learning together!  Visit various stations that will help strengthen fine & gross motor skills, vocabulary and social awareness through games and activities.

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 "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen "Nailed it" (Gr 6+)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Middle School, Teens
Creative Arts, Workshop
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Creative Arts, Workshop
Event Details:

Modelled after the popular Netflix show, join us to attempt to recreate a predefined dessert!

Open to grades 6+.

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Online - LSC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series,

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Get to Know Medicare

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Lecture
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lecture
Event Details:

Join us for an informative presentation that will provide a comprehensive overview of Medicare, and help demystify its basics.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Art Workshop: Relief Carving

11:00am - 1:00pm
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:

Try your hand at a new art form!

Immerse yourself in a meditative sculptural experience as you carve a stunning tree design on a plaster mold in this hands-on 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. 

This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen New Year, New Start - Shred and Craft (Gr 6+)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle School, Teens
Creative Arts, Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Creative Arts, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us to start the new year right by shredding negative things from 2024, and doing a craft to start 2025 right!

 

Open to grades 6+ 

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Crafts: While Supplies Last

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

This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

The Livingston Public Library invites the public to the premiere of our 2025 Senior Happening performances on Friday, January 17 at 1pm where Stephen Fuller will present “

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board (Gr. 9-12)

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 9th-12th only.

 

Board of Trustees Meeting (reorganization)

7:30pm - 9:00pm
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cookbook Club: Hot Sheet

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gut Health 101 & Cozy Comfort

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

Join Library Chef's guest nutritionist to discover how nourishing soups can enhance gut health! Learn how these warm meals boost digestion and immunity while keeping you cozy this winter. Get simple tips for a happy, healthy gut!

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

Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Thursday Matinee

2:00pm - 4:30pm
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 and water will be served (while supplies last).